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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406217204
Report Date: 11/10/2025
Date Signed: 11/10/2025 05:36:08 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:HAPPY FEET CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
406217204
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		COFFEE, CHRISTINAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:660-A CLARION COURTTELEPHONE:
(805) 458-1884
CITY:SAN LUIS OBISPOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93401
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 15DATE:
11/10/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:15 PM
MET WITH:Christina CoffeeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:50 PM
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On November 10, 2025, at 1:15 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bill Billones conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection at the above-mentioned Child Care Center (CCC) with attached infant and preschool components. LPA met with Christina Coffee, Director, and discussed the purpose of the inspection. The hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed fifteen (15) children and seven (7) staff providing care and supervision.

LPA in the company of the Director toured the interior and exterior of the facility and observed required licensing documentation posted in prominent and publicly accessible area of the facility. LPA did not observe the license posted. The CCC consists of 2 classrooms in total, which separates the infant and preschool classrooms. LPA was informed the families provide meals and the center provides snacks for the children. LPA notes the preschool classroom contains one sink, one toilet, a changing station, and a potty. LPA notes the infant classroom has a restroom with one toilet, sink, and changing station. LPA observed a staff restroom located within the building on the second level, which is entirely off-limits to day care children and gated to prevent access. LPA observed the classrooms to be clean and orderly. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and equipment are in good condition. LPA was informed cleaning supplies are located upstairs inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a fire alarm, fire extinguisher, and a carbon monoxide detector in the CCC. Director tested the carbon monoxide detector at 4:28 PM, which was found operable.

LPA observed the outdoor play area to be surrounded by wooden fencing with sufficient space for children’s activities. The Preschool and Infant yards are separated and LPA observed play structures and ample shade in both yards. Drinking water is made available via water jugs and Director stated children refill personal water bottles throughout the day. Director stated no firearms or ammunition are stored on CCC site. No bodies of water were observed.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bill-Brian Billones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/10/2025
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: HAPPY FEET CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 406217204
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2025
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A sample of children and staff files were reviewed. LPA notes 2 infant files reviewed do not have the infant needs and services plan updated quarterly. LPA notes two staff files did not have valid mandated reporter training as well as the LIC503 Health History and a valid TB clearance for review. LPA reminded Director it is their responsibility to ensure children and staff files are maintained. LPA notes at least one staff present had a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate. LPA observed fire drills are being conducted with last fire drill on 10/312025. The center utilizes the Bright Wheel Application and LPA observed the sign in/out sheets and the children’s facility roster. LPA notes one staff, S4, was not listed on the Guardian roster for criminal background clearance as of 11/10/2025. A Type A citation and civil penalty will be issued for this deficiency.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, 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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred Licensee to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information). Licensee has not tested their building’s water supplies as of 11/10/2025.

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 Director of the importance of checking for and removing any 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bill-Brian Billones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2025
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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: HAPPY FEET CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 406217204
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2025
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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/.

LPA Billones informed Director Christina Coffee that this report dated 11/10/2025 documents one (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Billones informed the Director Christina Coffee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/10/2025 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Director 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.

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 inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. 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.

During today’s visit, one (1) Type A deficiency and one (1) Type B deficiency were cited (see attached LIC809-Ds). Four technical advisories were issued.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted, appeal right provided, and report was reviewed with Director Christina Coffee.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Bill-Brian Billones
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2025
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Created By: Bill-Brian Billones On 11/10/2025 at 04:38 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: HAPPY FEET CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 406217204

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
HSC
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(A) Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 7 staff files reviewed, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA notes one staff (S4) did not have a criminal record clearance nor an association to the facility. S4 was not listed on the Guardian roster as of 11/10/2025.
POC Due Date: 11/11/2025
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Director will obtain fingerprint clearance for S4 in order for S4 to continue working at the center. Director shall maintain documentation of criminal record clearances and associate all individuals working the facility pior to initial presence.
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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.
Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Bill-Brian Billones
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2025


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Created By: Bill-Brian Billones On 11/10/2025 at 04:38 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: HAPPY FEET CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 406217204

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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101419.3(a)
Modifications to Infant Needs and Services Plan
(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 5 children's records reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. C2 and C4 did not have a current infants needs and services plan.
POC Due Date: 11/24/2025
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Director shall maintain quarterly dated needs and services plans for all infants enrolled and submit to LPA Billones via email provided an aknowledgement that they have read and understand Title 22 infant regulations no later than 11/24/2025.
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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.
Ana Tolentino
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Bill-Brian Billones
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2025


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