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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566203004
Report Date: 07/18/2024
Date Signed: 07/18/2024 12:00:32 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/18/2024 12:00 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:CATALYST KIDS- SHERIDAN WAYFACILITY NUMBER:
566203004
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		RACHEL CHAMPAGNEFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:573 SHERIDAN WAYTELEPHONE:
(805) 643-9458
CITY:VENTURASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93001
CAPACITY: 35TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 35CENSUS: 17DATE:
07/18/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:05 AM
MET WITH:Monica ValdiviaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:00 AM
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On July 18, 2024 at 9:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susana Martinez conducted an unannounced Required-3 Year inspection. LPA met with site supervisor Monica Valdivia and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and out. At the time of inspection there were 17 children in care of 3 staff members. The school-age class is adjacent to the preschool program and runs from Sheridan Way Elementary School. Center operates M-F 6:30 AM- 6 PM.

LPA observed required licensing documents mounted on the wall at the entrance of the facility. Last fire drill was observed to be conducted on 6/18/2024. Classroom has age-appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible for children in care. LPA observed enough restrooms available for children to use. LPA did not observe any hazards/toxins items accessible to children. Currently the facility uses an electronic sign-in/sign-out system. LPA verified headcount matches the census on the sign-in/sign-out log. Center prepares breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. LPA observed the kitchen to be clean and free of hazardous items. Food menus were observed to be posted in the classroom, site supervisor states menus are provided to parents in paper form and electronically.

The outdoor playground has an ample amount of space and has sufficient shade for children to play. LPA observed the playground has age-appropriate toys and structures available for children to use. No bodies of water were observed at the time of inspection. There is drinking water readily available for children inside and outside the classrooms.

A sampling of 5 children and 5 staff records were reviewed. LPA observed children's files to be complete and current. Staff mandated reporter certification are all current. LPA verified SB792 Child Care Adult Immunization and Tuberculosis requirements. CPR/First aid certification is valid through 08/2024.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2024
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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS- SHERIDAN WAY
FACILITY NUMBER: 566203004
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2024
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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-care-centers/.

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.

Site supervisor 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.

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. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

Site supervisor 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.

No deficiencies were issued during today's inspection.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with site supervisor, Monica Valdivia.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024
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