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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426215109
Report Date: 11/27/2024
Date Signed: 11/27/2024 03:11:42 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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:BETTERAVIA CHILDRENS CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
426215109
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		STACI RICHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2125 CENTERPOINTE PARKWAYTELEPHONE:
(805) 349-0369
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93455
CAPACITY: 29TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 29CENSUS: 16DATE:
11/27/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Staci RichTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:20 PM
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On 11/27/2024, at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gigi Reyes conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the above Child Care Center (CCC). The purpose of the inspection was discussed with Director Staci Rich who provided a tour of the facility. The CCC operates from Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM, CCC provides care to children age 2 to 5 years old.

During the tour LPA observed the following: The CCC uses Classroom # 2 and classroom # 4 There were total of 16 children and 5 Staff including the Director. The classrooms were observed to be clean, organized and fully equipped with age-appropriate chairs, tables, toys, cots, activity materials. Each classroom has 1 toilet bowl and 2 sinks, for children’s use.

The CCC had water available for children inside and outside the classroom supplied by filtered water system. Pitcher and personalized plastic cups are used to provide water to provide water to children.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/27/2024
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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: BETTERAVIA CHILDRENS CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215109
VISIT DATE: 11/27/2024
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For childcare 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 with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed on June 21, 2022 in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP

A sampling of children and staff records were reviewed. Children’s files were found complete. Teachers present have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate that expires on 5/17/2025. All staff members have renewed the Mandated Reporter Training which expires on 9/11/2025. Staff have completed Health Screening including the tuberculosis clearance. LPA verified SB 792 Child Care Adult Immunization and the educational qualification requirements of the staff members.

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.



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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/27/2024
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: BETTERAVIA CHILDRENS CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215109
VISIT DATE: 11/27/2024
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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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. CCC is not providing IMS. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. PIN 22-05-CCP Page Five

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

During today’s inspection, no deficiencies were cited under Title 22 Division 12.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Staci Rich.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gigi Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/27/2024
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