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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426217666
Report Date: 12/03/2025
Date Signed: 12/03/2025 11:48:37 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/03/2025 11:48 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:HERE WE GROW EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
426217666
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ROBBINS, HEATHERFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:7433 HOLLISTER AVENUETELEPHONE:
(805) 967-8318
CITY:GOLETASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93117
CAPACITY: 39TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 39CENSUS: 0DATE:
12/03/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:54 AM
MET WITH:Heather RobbinsTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On December 3rd, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rosie Breault conducted an announced prelicensing inspection at the above-mentioned center 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. There were 0 children present during this inspection. An application was received for a childcare center with a total capacity of 39 children: 7 infants age 0 – 24 months, 12 toddlers age 18 months – 36 months and 20 preschoolers age 2 years – 6 years. The facility operates M-F 7:30am – 5:30pm.

LPA met with applicant Heather Robbins and together toured the facility. LPA measured the on-limits areas and classrooms. The facility has a total of 3 classrooms for care designated as: Preschool Room, Toddler Room, Infant Room. Toddler Room is within the Preschool Room, however sectioned off by use of gates and bookshelves to prevent co-mingling. Facility maintains a total of 4 sinks and 3 toilets.

LPA observed regulation posting placed in a prominent location and parents/authorized representatives using BrightWheel app for signing in and out purposes. Facility provides breakfast, lunch, snacks and LPA observed kitchen to be clean, in order and functioning at the time of the inspection. Facility is equipped with a room to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day, with space for cot/mat, separate toilet, and sink, affords easy supervision, and not located in or near food or general toilet area.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/03/2025
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: HERE WE GROW EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426217666
VISIT DATE: 12/03/2025
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In all facility classrooms, LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys, mats and materials including cribs, tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed furniture and equipment free of sharp, loose or pointed parts, and floor surfaces clean.

Infant classroom is physically separate from those of toddlers to avoid comingling. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate washable toys and equipment, waste receptacles with tight fighting lids. Infant changing tables are present within arm’s reach of sink, with a padded surface no less than one-inch thick, covered with washable vinyl and not located in a food preparation area. LPA observed the sleeping area for infants to be physically separated from the indoor activity space. Infants nap in cribs within the infant room but sectioned off via gate and side wall(s). LPA observed mattresses with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress. LPA advised licensee facility must always follow Title 22 and Health & Safety Code regarding Safe Sleep.

The toddler classroom provides a variety of activities, playing toys, books, and games. LPA observed sufficient quantity of mats for rest, ample ventilation and accessibility to toilets and sinks.

Carbon monoxide is present and functioning at the time of the inspection. Fire extinguisher last serviced on 09/07/2025 and first aid kits are present. Poison, toxins and other items which may pose harm to children are located behind the sectioned off kitchen in the laundry room area. Per applicant, no firearms or ammunition are present on property.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2025
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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: HERE WE GROW EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426217666
VISIT DATE: 12/03/2025
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Infant outdoor play area is separated from that of toddlers and is located across the parking lot. At the time of the inspection, play area enclosed by regulation fencing to keep children in the yard. Infant play yard provides ample shade, a variety of age-appropriate toys, and facility will provide water.

Preschool and toddler outdoor yard are separated by fencing to prevent co-mingling and keep children in play area. Toddler outdoor play yard consists of a cleaned sandbox, sink readily accessible, and age-appropriate equipment. Preschool yard provides a walking path, soft grass, and variety of activities. Per center director, no bodies of water are present on the property. A play tub is present for water activities; LPA advised applicant must remove water immediately once activity is completed.

Fire clearance was approved by San Barbara County Fire Dept. on 10/17/2025.

Infant indoor classroom measures 227.37 sq. ft. which will not accommodate applicant's request for 7 infants.

Infant outdoor play space measures 520.67 sq. ft. which will not accommodate applicant's request for 7 infants.

Toddler indoor classroom measures 440.97 sq. ft. which will accommodate applicant's request for 12 toddlers.

Toddler outdoor play space measures 1637.34 sq. ft. which will accommodate applicant's request for 12 toddlers.

Preschool indoor classroom measures 805.01 sq. ft. which will accommodate applicant's request for 20 preschoolers.

Preschool outdoor play space measures 3182.04 sq. ft. which will accommodate applicant's request for 20 preschoolers.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2025
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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: HERE WE GROW EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426217666
VISIT DATE: 12/03/2025
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Applicant 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Review of records to be maintained - Child Care Centers LPA reviewed with licensee LIC 311A, Records to be Maintained at the Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep, as an additional resource. LPA 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2025
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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: HERE WE GROW EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 426217666
VISIT DATE: 12/03/2025
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LPA provided applicant: Title 22 Safe Sleep Regulation, Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC9227), Safe Sleep FAQs and CDSS Safe Sleep Hyperlink: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep

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

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-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

License pending: Updated LIC200A requesting capacity of 6 infants, all outdoor play tables, chairs and equipment to be cleaned.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicant Heather Robbins.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maryrose Breault
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/03/2025
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