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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406216174
Report Date: 12/17/2025
Date Signed: 12/19/2025 08:58:34 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/19/2025 08:58 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:BAUER EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
406216174
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LAUREN THORNEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1626 VINE ST. ROOM 7TELEPHONE:
(805) 769-1355
CITY:PASO ROBLESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93446
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 15DATE:
12/17/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Jennifer VoldbergTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 12/17/25, at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Matthew Sapien and Gigi Reyes conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC) to ensure that health, safety, and personal rights as required by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. LPAs met with Associate Teacher, Jennifer Voldberg, and toured the CCC. Importantly the note, the CCC is on the grounds of Marie Bauer Early Education Center. At the time of the inspection, LPAs observed 15 children present, along with 3 teachers. The CCC's current hours of operation are Monday through Friday with an AM cohort from 8:15 AM until 11:15 AM and a PM cohort from 12:30 PM until 3:30 PM. Currently, the CCC utilizes one classroom (Classroom 10), two bathrooms, and one outdoor play area.

The Program Director, Lauren Thorne, applied to increase the capacity from 24 children to 48 children. This capacity increase request includes opening of classroom 7, which includes one bathroom containing two toilets and two sinks, and one outdoor play yard ("backyard"). The measurements of both indoor and outdoor space meets the capacity requirement for the proposed increase of 24 additional children bringing the total to 48 for classrooms 7 and 10. Significant to note, the designated drop off and pick up of children will occur from the "backyard". LPAs observed the classroom and play yard to contain age-appropriate toys and equipment. The play yard is made secure by chain linked fencing and is primarily made up of natural grass with some concrete pavement. Building overhangs and nearby trees offer shade for children in care. LPAs observed no cleaning solutions, sharps, and other items that could pose a danger inaccessible to children. Water will be provided via water bottles purchased by the CCC.

CCCs constructed before 1/1/20, are required to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before 1/1/23, and then every 5-years except after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after 7/1/22, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA confirmed that the CCC is following and in compliance with the aforementioned directives due to the building being constructed within the past 5 years.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Matthew Sapien
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/17/2025
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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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: BAUER EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 406216174
VISIT DATE: 12/17/2025
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A fire safety clearance for capacity of 48 children was granted by the Paso Robles Fire Department on 12/15/2025.

A Notice of Site Visit was given to the director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Appeal rights were given and signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

Program Director request of a change of capacity to 48 children and to make available classroom seven along with an additional play yard is successful.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Program Director, Lauren Thorne.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Matthew Sapien
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/17/2025
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