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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406217204
Report Date: 10/15/2024
Date Signed: 10/15/2024 04:29:08 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/15/2024 04:29 PM - 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:	HAPPY FEET CHILDREN'S CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	406217204
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	COFFEE, CHRISTINA		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	660-A CLARION COURT		TELEPHONE:	(805) 458-1884
CITY:	SAN LUIS OBISPO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93401
CAPACITY: 24	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	10/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:48 PM
MET WITH:	Melinda Guzman & Christina Coffee		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	04:35 PM

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On October 15^th, 2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Rosie Breault and Fernando Hernandez with applicant Melinda Guzman and director Christina Coffee for an announced pre-licensing inspection at the above forementioned facility to ensure that health, safety, and personal rights as requires by Title 22 and Health and Safety Regulations governing California Child Care Centers will be met. There were zero children present during this inspection. This is a single license application for 12 infants age 6 weeks through 23 months and 12 preschoolers age 2 years to 4.5 years for a total facility capacity of 24 children. The facility operates Monday – Friday 7:30AM-5:30PM.

LPAs toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 2 classrooms for care. Infants will utilize “Infant Room” and preschoolers will utilize “Preschool Room”. Facility maintains a total of 2 toilets and 2 sinks as well as potty training seats for use as necessary.

LPAs observed regulation postings placed in a prominent location, and facility will utilize Brightwheel app for purposes of signing in and out.

San Luis Obispo City Fire Department cleared facility on 10/10/2024.

Indoor activity space for infants and preschoolers are physically separate from one another. The facility was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and LPAs advised is to remain in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors. Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. All classroom furniture and equipment was observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Tables and chairs were observed to be meet the needs of the children. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age appropriate, and personal cubby space is available for use.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/15/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: HAPPY FEET CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 406217204
	VISIT DATE: 10/15/2024

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The infant classroom has a changing table with a padded surface no less than one-inch thick covered with washable vinyl or plastic, with a sink in arm’s reach and in good repair. Highchairs present for feeding purposes and LPAs observed meal preparation area to be clean and in good working order. Changing table is not located in the kitchen/food-preparation area. LPAs observed crib napping area to be situated separate from the play area with sound absorbing material and visible and accessible to staff. Sufficient cribs were present with tight fitted sheets and no objects in or above the cribs. LPAs reminded director is to follow Title 22 and Health and Safety Codes regarding Safe Sleep and 15-Minute Checks with written log at all times.

Preschool classroom contains a variety of activities for children, comfortable temperature, ample ventilation and sufficent number of cots for the requested number of children. LPAs observed waste receptacles to have tightfitting covers, in good repair, leakproof and rodent-proof. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger are located in the staff bathroom. LPAs observed first aid kits, carbon monoxide detector present and functioning at the time of the inspection, and fire extinguisher last serviced on 10/2/2024. Per director, no firearms or ammunition are present on property.

Facility will provide 2 snacks, and LPAs observed kitchen to be clean, free of rodents or pests and in good working order. Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. Copies of the menus as served shall be dated and kept on file for at least 30 days. Menus shall be made available for review by the child's authorized representative and the department upon request.

LPAs observed 2 separated play yards, 1 designated for infants and 1 designated for preschoolers. Play areas provide ample shade, age-appropriate toys and equipment, soft material to absorb falls and accessibility to water. The playgrounds are enclosed by regulation fencing to protect and to prevent co-mingling of the age groups. No bodies of water are present on the property.

Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area. LPA advised per Health and Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1) Lead Testing and PIN-21-21-CCP Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010 to test their drinking water for lead contamination between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023, and then every 5 years after the date of the first test.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/15/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024

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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: HAPPY FEET CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 406217204
	VISIT DATE: 10/15/2024

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Per Written Directive 100700(c)(1) Written Directives for Lead Testing (1) For a license issued on or after July 1, 2022, initial testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides 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 Child Care Center. 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 director 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 program manager 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.

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/15/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024

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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: HAPPY FEET CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 406217204
	VISIT DATE: 10/15/2024

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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

The total infant room measures at 453.15 square feet which will accommodate applicant’s request for 12 infants. Per regulation, infant sleep area is not counted in square footage.

The total preschool room measures at 460.25 square feet which will accommodate applicant’s request for 12 preschoolers.

The total infant outdoor play area measures at 1203.01 square feet which will accommodate applicant’s request for 12 infants.

The total preschool outdoor play area measures at 914.43 square feet which will accommodate applicant’s request for 12 preschoolers.

License pending approval.

An exit interview conducted with applicant Melinda Guzman and director Christina Coffee, copy of report provided.

NOTICE OF SITE VISIT PROVIDED AND TO REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/15/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024

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