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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566217012
Report Date: 01/29/2026
Date Signed: 01/29/2026 12:23:49 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
11/14/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Shane Loftus
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20251114140623
FACILITY NAME:PERSEVERANCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
566217012
ADMINISTRATOR:STEPHANIE CARVERFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:101 N. SKYLINE DRIVETELEPHONE:
(818) 577-3334
CITY:THOUSAND OAKSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91362
CAPACITY:96CENSUS: 12DATE:
01/29/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Cari FoxTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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Children are being co-mingled
Owner is using cookies as rewards only for children that "follow rules"
Ratios are not being followed
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On 01/29/2026, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shane Loftus conducted an unannounced inspection of the Child Care Center (CCC) to deliver findings regarding the allegations noted above. LPA met with Cari Fox, Director of the CCC, and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Director, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. LPA notes twelve (12) children are in care at the time of the inspection, along with two (2) teachers (cleared and associated) providing care and supervision.

The investigation included three unannounced inspections, records review, and interviews. Interviews were conducted with CCC staff, parents of children currently and formerly enrolled, as well as children in care.

Observations, interviews, inspections, and documents reviewed did not corroborate the allegations noted above. LPA observations and records review found that the CCC is not co-mingling children and is operating within the requirements of the CCC’s license.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 17-CC-20251114140623
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: PERSEVERANCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 566217012
VISIT DATE: 01/29/2026
NARRATIVE
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 LPA’s interviews found that the owner is not using cookies as rewards only for children that "follow rules". Interviews found that all children are provided with any sort of prize/treat/or snack when available. LPA’s interviews, observations, and records review found that ratios are always being followed in accordance with Title 22.

Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

An exit interview was conducted with Director, Cari Fox. Director was provided with Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) and a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213). Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days or a civil penalty of $100 may apply.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shane Loftus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2026
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