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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 561700195
Report Date: 01/02/2025
Date Signed: 01/02/2025 01:32:33 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/02/2025 01:32 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:KIDS 'N THINGS, INCFACILITY NUMBER:
561700195
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CAROL BARONAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4221 COCHRAN STREETTELEPHONE:
(805) 522-1011
CITY:SIMI VALLEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93063
CAPACITY: 84TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 84CENSUS: 50DATE:
01/02/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:40 AM
MET WITH:Carol BaronaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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On 1/2/25, at 11:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shane Loftus conducted an unannounced Required 3 Year Inspection the Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Carol Barona, Director of the CCC and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Director, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC.

The CCC operates from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The preschool uses four classrooms (2 Year Old Classroom, 3 Year Old Classroom, 4 Year Old Classroom, and a Pre-K Classroom) for child care. There are 50 children in care at the time of inspection along with 8 teachers (cleared and associated) providing care and supervision.

The classrooms of the CCC are clean and organized. The classrooms have age-appropriate toys and furnishings available for children in care. The CCC has operable carbon monoxide detectors in each room. A carbon monoxide detector was tested in the Pre-K Classroom at 11:58 AM and found to be operable. The restrooms used by children in care are in safe and sanitary operating condition. LPA observed an operable refrigerator in the kitchen of the CCC. The kitchen is inaccessible to the children in care. LPA notes morning, lunch and afternoon snacks are provided by the CCC. There is an option for the CCC to provide lunch to the children in care, while other children bring lunches from their homes. LPA also observed a CCC menu near the entry of the facility. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and sharps are secured in each of the classrooms in areas that are inaccessible to children. Medications are secured in a locked box in the kitchen of the CCC. LPA did not observe a fireplace at the CCC. Additionally, there are no firearms or ammunition stored on site.

The CCC's play area is enclosed by chain linked fencing. The fences' entry/exit gates are secured. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and play equipment in the play area. The toys and play equipment are in suitable condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed objects. The play structures in the outdoor area have adequate cushioning materials to absorb falls and an abundance of shade created by trees.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/02/2025
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: KIDS 'N THINGS, INC
FACILITY NUMBER: 561700195
VISIT DATE: 01/02/2025
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The CCC makes sure to stager outdoor time so that the 2 and 3 year olds are in the play yard at different times than the Pre-K and 4 year olds. No bodies of water were observed on site. Waste receptacles with tight fitting covers were observed throughout the CCC. There is available (filtered) drinking water for children at the CCC both inside and outside of the classrooms.

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. 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 outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPA reviewed required licensing documents prominently posted near the entrance of the CCC. Sign In/Out forms are outside of each classroom of the CCC. The records were reviewed by the LPA upon arrival and found to be completed appropriately. The last fire/emergency drill conducted was 12/23/24. LPA reminded Director of the importance to conduct and document emergency drills at least every 6 months.



A sampling of staff and children's records were reviewed. The children’s records are complete and found to contain emergency contact information as well as immunization records. Staff records were reviewed and contain the required qualifications and Mandated Reporter training certifications. LPA reminded Director to ensure training certifications are renewed and kept current.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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-carecenters/.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/02/2025
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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: KIDS 'N THINGS, INC
FACILITY NUMBER: 561700195
VISIT DATE: 01/02/2025
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Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over working in the CCC, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Facility Representative 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.

No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Carol Barona.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/02/2025
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