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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426213715
Report Date: 11/19/2024
Date Signed: 11/19/2024 05:23:34 PM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:VEGA FCC AKA SANTA BARBARA GARDEN MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
426213715
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		VEGA,EVA&ISRAEL/LEGALFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 569-3897
CITY:SANTA BARBARASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93101
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
11/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:50 PM
MET WITH:Eva VegaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
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On November 19, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) S. Mendoza-Ceja and E. George conducted an unannounced REQUIRED ANNUAL to the home. LPAs met with Eva Vega, Licensee and explained the purpose of the visit. There were no children in care. Licensee Vega stated she has not provided care since October 24, 2024 to one child. Licensee stated she has been utilizing the granny quarters in the backyard and the kitchen for cooking projects. LPAs toured the home/restroom and the granny quarters, including a restroom available for day care children. Licensee stated she no longer utilizes the day care/infant room in the house and converted it to her day care office. LPAs discussed the importance of making any toxins and cleaning agents inaccessible to day care children at all times. The Licensee stated the backyard ia used for the day care children. A swimming pool was observed to be secured with a cover that meets requirements. LPA was advised, there is no longer a hot tub on the premises. Licensee states that there are guns/weapons on the property, however, she did not have access to them at the time of today's inspection. Licensee removed the required documents as she has not been operating at this time. The is a 3 A40 BC Fire Extinguisher receipt dated 12/23/2023. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher every year. There smoke detector/carbon monoxide was tested and was observed to be functioning. The child care roster was available for review, but was not current. Licensee was advised to submit an updated child care roster for review. Licensee's 1st Aid/CPR is current and expires on 05/17/2025.

Licensee states she has liability insurance for the family child care home. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted was on 08/30/2024. Licensee states that she does not have Foster Care license. Licensee is reminded that she is responsible for knowing the regulations for a Family Child Care Home and that Licensing information can be accessed online at www.ccld.ca.gov
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sylvia Ceja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/19/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: VEGA FCC AKA SANTA BARBARA GARDEN MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 426213715
VISIT DATE: 11/19/2024
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LPA reminded licensee of requirements to keep all mandatory trainings current. Staff records were reviewed. LPA advised licensee to keep all staff files current.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. LPA provided licensee with LIC9227, Individual Infant Sleep Plan and a sample of the sleep logs.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to [email protected]. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sylvia Ceja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/19/2024
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: VEGA FCC AKA SANTA BARBARA GARDEN MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 426213715
VISIT DATE: 11/19/2024
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Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following Type B deficiency was cited (refer to LIC 809-D).

Exit interview conducted. Today's reports and appeal rights were reviewed and issued.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeals rights were provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sylvia Ceja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/19/2024
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Created By: Sylvia Ceja On 11/19/2024 at 04:41 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: VEGA FCC AKA SANTA BARBARA GARDEN MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 426213715

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/19/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/02/2024
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)

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Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training 1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.
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Please submit verificaiton to Licensing for review by 12/02/2024.
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Based on observation, interview with Licensee, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee Eva Vega stated her Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certificate expired and was not available for review which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Sylvia Ceja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/19/2024


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