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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 561701236
Report Date: 06/28/2024
Date Signed: 06/28/2024 11:59:17 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
04/02/2024 and conducted by Evaluator German Negrete
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20240402162309
FACILITY NAME:FIRST UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE C.FACILITY NUMBER:
561701236
ADMINISTRATOR:AUTUMN MCGUIREFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1338 EAST SANTA CLARA STREETTELEPHONE:
(805) 653-5304
CITY:VENTURASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93001
CAPACITY:61CENSUS: 26DATE:
06/28/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:09 AM
MET WITH:Autum McguireTIME COMPLETED:
12:01 PM
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1.Staff did not provide a safe environment for daycare children
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On 06/28/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) German Negrete conducted an unannounced inspection at the First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care Center to deliver the findings of the above mentioned complaint allegation received on 4/02/2024. LPA met with Director Autum Mcguire., LPA toured the center inside and out. LPA observed 5 Preschool Staff providing care and supervision to 26 preschool children.

The investigations included reviewing staff qualifications, sign in/out sheets of children, and parent interviews of both current and previously enrolled children, as well as LPA observations. LPA also interviewed Director, and staff and reveiwed manufacurrer instructions for play structures at the facility.

Regarding the allegation . Staff did not provide a safe environment for daycare children. LPA interviewed multiple parents. The interviews revealed most parents believe the preschool does provide safe play structures. Continued on LIC9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German Negrete
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/28/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 17-CC-20240402162309
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: FIRST UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE C.
FACILITY NUMBER: 561701236
VISIT DATE: 06/28/2024
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Most Parents who were interviewed stated how their children have not received a unexplained injury at the center or a injury caused by a play structures at the center. Also most parents stated they believe the staff do create a safe environment for the children. And all parents stated they have never observed a pest infestation or a trespasser(s) on the preschool property. Furthermore parents who participated in the interviews, all stated they are satisfied with the level of care their children receive.

LPA conducted Director and staff interview. All staff and director stated they have never seen a pest infestation at this facility. Director and staff stated, how they take multiple steps to clean at least once a day and the steps they take to secure liquids solutions and to keep them out of the reach of children. Most staff sated they were unsure when the play structures were built and who built them. Finally every staff stated they feel the center does create a safe environment for the preschool children.

As stated, LPA inspected the buildings and grounds. LPA observed no pest infestation on the preschool property. LPA took photos of all the play structures the children utilize at this facility . LPA noted there are 3 dumpsters at the facility(See LIC812). To access the dumbsters every person needs to walk though a gate that is locked . During the inspections LPA never observed anything that would cause an immediate risk or a potential risk to the health and safety of the children at the facility or near the dumpsters. LPA observed 2 play houses at this facility utilized by preschool chidlren. LPA found the play houses to be in good condition.

LPA conducted a file review both virtual and hard copy. LPA also reviewed staff qualifications LPA found no discrepancies in the file review and with staff qualifications. LPA noted there is a low number of Unusual Incidents this facility reports to the department. LPA advice Director it is important this facility stays in compliance with reporting requirements as outlined in Title 22 division 12, chapter 1 article 6 section 101212. During the investigation LPA received and reviewed parent hand book, children roster, staff handbook, Children enrollment/acknowledgement documents.

Although the above allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated.

Exit Interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director.

Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were issued.


SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German Negrete
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/28/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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