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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566215993
Report Date: 10/23/2024
Date Signed: 10/23/2024 03:48:30 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/23/2024 03:48 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:OAK PARK TURNING POINT MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
566215993
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARY GOSSETTFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:5450 CHURCHWOOD DRIVETELEPHONE:
(818) 532-7006
CITY:OAK PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91377
CAPACITY: 15TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 15CENSUS: 4DATE:
10/23/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:30 PM
MET WITH:Mary GossettTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On October 23, 2042 at 2:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Carone made an unannounced visit to conduct an Annual/Random Inspection. LPA met with Director, Mary Gossett and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA and Director toured the interior and exterior of the center. There were 4 children with 2 staff at the time of the inspection.

The center operates Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 6:00PM. The center has 1 classroom for infants. LPA observed the classroom to be clean and orderly with ample learning materials available. No bodies of water were observed on site. LPA observed unlocked/unsecured medication in refrigerator in the classroom. Director stated that medication is old and not used. A Type A deficiency will be used. LPA observed infant bottles and cups without labeling of child's name and date. A type B citation is being issued. LPA observed a preschool child with the infants in the yard during the tour outdoors. Director stated that the child needed to stay with the preschool children but was with the infants. The center has waiver to stagger outdoor play. The waiver indicates times when each group are to be outdoors. They are not to be outside at the same time. Director stated that there is a divider in the yard to keep the children in their areas. LPA reviewed the waiver with director. Children are never to be commingled A type A citation is being issued.

Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificates are current for staff. AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates are valid. Last completed emergency disaster drill was 08/13/2024. All required forms including Notification of Parent's Rights are prominently posted for parent's or authorized representatives to view. A roster of children in care was observed current and complete. All children records were reviewed, and LPA observed Identification and Emergency Notification forms (LIC 700) and a copy of immunization records on file.

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.

CONTINUED ON LIC809C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lissete Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Carone
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/23/2024
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: OAK PARK TURNING POINT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215993
VISIT DATE: 10/23/2024
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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.

Licensee 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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.

Licensee 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers



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SUPERVISORS NAME: Lissete Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Carone
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2024
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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: OAK PARK TURNING POINT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215993
VISIT DATE: 10/23/2024
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Licensee 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.

Today, deficiencies cited under Title 22 Division 12. Appeal rights given.

Upon receipt of this report, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents /guardian of children in care at the facility and to parent/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee to provide LIC 9224 for each child in care and have each parent sign the form that they have received a copy of the report LIC 809 and LIC 809 D.

THIS REPORT MUST BE FILED IN FACILITY FILE AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW FOR 3 YEARS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Mary Gossett.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lissete Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Carone
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/23/2024
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Created By: Laura Carone On 10/23/2024 at 03:28 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: OAK PARK TURNING POINT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215993

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/23/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101226(e)(1)(A)
Health-Related Services
(1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (A) Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 objects, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/25/2024
Plan of Correction
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Director will bring a box that can be locked in case medication is stored. Director will send email of picture.
Type A
Section Cited
WD
101805(e)
Care for Toddlers within a Licensed Infant Center
(e) The department may approve alternate use of outdoor play space to achieve separation from preschool children or infants as necessary to protect the safety of children in care.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA observation , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 identifiers which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed a preschool child with the infants in the outdoor play area.
POC Due Date: 10/25/2024
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Director was given a copy of outdoor play waiver. Director will submit a written plan to prevent this occurance from happening.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Lissete Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Laura Carone
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/23/2024


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Created By: Laura Carone On 10/23/2024 at 03:28 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: OAK PARK TURNING POINT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215993

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/23/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.954
Licensure Requirements
Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 identifiers which pose a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/25/2024
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Director stated that she will place carbon monoxide detector in classroom and email picture to LPA.
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Section Cited
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Infant Care Food Service
(j) Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative shall be labeled with the infant's name and the current date.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 8 objects which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/25/2024
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Director will send picture of labeled bottles and cups to LPA via email.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Lissete Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Laura Carone
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/23/2024


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