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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 561711888
Report Date: 06/25/2025
Date Signed: 06/25/2025 02:20:39 PM

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
04/28/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Veronica Diaz
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20250428081355
FACILITY NAME:ST. SEBASTIAN SCHOOL/PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
561711888
ADMINISTRATOR:HOPE GONZALESFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:325 E. SANTA BARBARA ST.TELEPHONE:
(805) 933-5518
CITY:SANTA PAULASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93060
CAPACITY:44CENSUS: DATE:
06/25/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:31 PM
MET WITH:TIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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Staff spoke to child inappropriately
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On 06/25/25 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Veronica Diaz and Cynthia Alvarez conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver the findings of the above-mentioned allegations. LPAs met with office staff Andi Hurtado and advised them of the purpose for the inspection. Office staff stated that the preschool staff and children are the zoo. LPA contacted Licensing Program Manager (LPM). LPM advised LPAs to go over report with office staff.

The Department received a complaint alleging staff spoke to child inappropriately. This investigation included 2 unannounced inspections, interviews with the complainant, staff, and parents.
LPA contacted complainant who did not want to provide any further information. Staff denied the allegation that staff spoke to child inappropriately. Parents interviewed shared no concerns with care and supervision or staff. Overall, parents were satisfied with the care and supervision provided at the center.

Continue LIC 9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2025
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-20250428081355
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: ST. SEBASTIAN SCHOOL/PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 561711888
VISIT DATE: 06/25/2025
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Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.

No deficiencies were cited for today. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were provided report was reviewed. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with office staff Andi Hurtado.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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