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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566216353
Report Date: 09/30/2024
Date Signed: 10/08/2024 10:48:23 AM

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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:SEEDS EARLY LEARNING MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
566216353
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		BRANDY POHLFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1239 E. MAIN STREETTELEPHONE:
(805) 648-1437
CITY:VENTURASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93001
CAPACITY: 45TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 45CENSUS: 0DATE:
09/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:POCUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Brandy Pohl and Paula HendersonTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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A plan of correction inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) S. Mendoza-Ceja and G. Negrete who met with Licensees/Directors Brandy Pohl and Paula Henderson. The nature of the inspection was discussed.

It was found based on observations, interviews with Brandy Pohl, Paula Henderson, and other witnesses and a thorough record review of records, the child care program was still operating without an approved fire clearance and provided care to up to 12 children on Friday 9/27/2024 on premises of the second floor which is not approved for day care children. The second floor was observed on 09/26/2024 to be used for storage with multiple boxes and not set up for children. There is no fire clearance approved for the downstairs or the upstairs area for day care children. As of 09/30/2024, at 11:50 AM, there was still no approved Fire Clearance received at Community Care Licensing to ensure the welfare and safety of children in care at this site which includes the playground area.

LPAs advised Paula Henderson to cease operating until they have an approved fire clearance to operate the child care program and an inspection is completed by Licensing to evaluate the center. An immediate civil penalty of $500.00 is assessed for allowing children to be provided care on the premises on 09/27/2024.

LPAs advised a Non Compliance Conference will be scheduled at the Regional Office

The following Type A violation is cited according to CCR, Title 22, Division 12 in regards to the Fire Clearance. In addition, an immediate civil penalty for a repeat violation is cited of $500.00 is cited and a written plan of correction shall be submitted to Licensing for review by 10/1/2024 or other civil penalties may apply.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sylvia Ceja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/03/2024
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: SEEDS EARLY LEARNING MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216353
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2024
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An exit interview was conducted, and a Plan of Correction was reviewed/ developed with the Paula Henderson. LPAs provided a copy of their Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) and Notice of Site Visit form (LIC 9213). Notice of Site visit must remain posted for 30 days.

Licensee/Director shall obtain signatures on the LIC9224 of parents/legal guardians of current/or newly enrolled children in the program for 12-months. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensees/Directors.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sylvia Ceja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2024
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Created By: Sylvia Ceja On 09/30/2024 at 11:15 AM
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: SEEDS EARLY LEARNING MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 566216353

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2024
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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09/30/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101171(a)

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Fire Clearance: All child care centers shall secure and maintain a fire clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Submit a written plan to ensure this violation is not repeated.
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Based on observations, interviews with Brandy Pohl, Paula Henderson, and other witnesses as well as a thorough review of the records, it has been determined that the licensees/Directors did not comply with the cited section when they provided care of up to 12 children on 9/27/2024. The center lacks an updated Fire Clearance (STD 850) that reflects the the recent alterations to the facility, posing a immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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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:Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Sylvia Ceja
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/30/2024


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