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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406215024
Report Date: 10/02/2025
Date Signed: 10/02/2025 01:59:23 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:STRONG FCC AKA HARMONY'S GARDEN SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
406215024
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		JESSICA R. STRONGFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 215-2513
CITY:LOS OSOSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93402
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 5DATE:
10/02/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:15 PM
MET WITH:Jessica StrongTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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On 10/02/2025, at 12:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shane Loftus conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection of the above mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Jessica Strong, Licensee of the FCCH, and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the exterior and interior of the FCCH. The FCCH's living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway bathroom, outbuilding ("nap room"), converted garage and outdoor yard are used for child care services, while the remainder of the home and building properties are excluded from care. Licensee informed LPA the FCCH is predominantly an outdoor program and children spend a bulk of the time in the outdoor yard. Licensee also informed LPA children do access the home to use the bathroom and when the weather is inclement. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed 5 children present, along with two assistants (cleared and associated) providing care and supervision.

The FCCH is clean, orderly and has ventilation to afford for child care services. Medications in the FCCH are stored on an elevated shelf in a hallway closet as well as the master bedroom. Sharps are stored on top of the kitchen refrigerator. The home's cleaning compounds are stored in an elevated cabinet in the garage and on an elevated shelf in the hallway cabinet. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate.

Required forms are posted on the wall in the FCCH's converted garage. The FCCH has a combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector which was tested at 12:38 PM and found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher which was serviced on 07/28/2025. Continued on 809-C

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Shane Loftus
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/02/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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Created By: Shane Loftus On 10/02/2025 at 01:42 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: STRONG FCC AKA HARMONY'S GARDEN SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 406215024

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/02/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(g)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that C1 does not have immunization records on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/10/2025
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Licensee will submit proof of immunization records for C1 to CCLD (shane.loftus@dss.ca.gov) by 10/10/2025.
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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.
Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Shane Loftus
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/02/2025


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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: STRONG FCC AKA HARMONY'S GARDEN SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 406215024
VISIT DATE: 10/02/2025
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LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually.

The outdoor area is enclosed by a combination of fencing. The footing in the area is varied. There is ample shade in the area for children in care. LPA observed three sheds in the outdoor area. All sheds are locked and off-limits to children. One shed is used for storage and as housing for the Licensee’s adult daughter. The second shed is covering a water well and the third shed is also housing for the Licensee’s son. The outdoor area also has a studio that is occupied by tenants. Children do not have access to the studio. LPA observed an outdoor restroom area which is used by the children. Licensee also informed LPA, when needed, the children also have access to use the bathroom inside the home. LPA observed an outdoor room that is used as a music room and nap room. The outdoor area is partitioned by fencing to separate the area for child care from the area for personal use. LPA observed a jacuzzi in the outdoor area. The jacuzzi was empty, has a locked cover, and is inaccessible to children in care.

LPA reviewed the records of children on site. At 1:30 PM, LPA notes C1 does not have immunization records on file. The remainder of the children’s records were current, complete and possessed emergency contact information and other required licensing documents. The Licensee's and assistant’s records were reviewed and found to be current with CPR/First Aid training and Mandated Reporter certifications. The Licensee informed LPA no firearm or ammunition are stored on site.

Licensee provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Shane Loftus
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2025
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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: STRONG FCC AKA HARMONY'S GARDEN SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 406215024
VISIT DATE: 10/02/2025
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LPAs 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.LPAs 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.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

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 on 10/02/2025.

Today, a Type B deficiency is being cited under Title 22 Division 12 California Code of Regulation (see 809-D). A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Jessica Strong.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Shane Loftus
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/02/2025
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