Pre-licensing visit·April 14, 2026

On 04/14/2026 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Maryrose Breault and Elizabeth George conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection at the above-mentioned facility. An application was received for a new facility requesting 14 preschoolers age 2 years – 6 years. Facility plans to operate Monday – Friday 8:30am-3:00pm. LPAs met with applicant Whitney Stevenson – Chanana and together toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. LPAs observed regulation postings present and parents / authorized representatives will utilize written logs for purposes of signing in and out. LPAs reminded applicant that the person who signs the child in and out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. Facility is equipped with a room to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day, with space for cot/mat, separate toilet, and sink, affords easy supervision, and not located in or near food or general toilet area. Facility maintains a total of 3 sinks and 3 toilets available for children. Per applicant facility plans to provide farm-to-table lunch and snacks to children and water available. Preschoolers will utilize 1 room “Sweet Pea Room” (right rear structure) and at the time of the inspection, floors and surfaces of rooms have a surface that are appropriate and clean. LPAs observed ample tables and chairs and area of quiet activities, play equipment and materials to be age appropriate, to meet the needs of children, personal storage space (cubbies) and access to water. LPAs observed cleaning supplies elevated in cabinet. LPAs observed first aid kits, carbon monoxide detector present and confirmed functioning, and fire extinguisher last serviced on 4/13/2026. Per applicant, no firearms or ammunition are present on property. Santa Barbara County Fire Department cleared facility for maximum capacity of 8 children on 4/10/2026. LPAs observed 1 large outdoor play area with enclosed fencing at least 4 feet in height to keep children in the outdoor play area. Outdoor play area provide ample shade, access to water, and staff will provide Waldorf based play manipulatives and games. Per applicant, no bodies of water are present on property and LPAs did not view any. Applicant was reminded that any changes to the facility, both indoor and outdoor, must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. Total preschool indoor space measures 439.44 sq. ft. which not accommodate applicant’s request for 14 preschoolers. However, due to fire restriction, capacity is approved for 8 children. Total preschool outdoor space measures 2222.96 sq. ft. which will accommodate applicant’s request for 14 preschoolers. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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 Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. No corrections needed. Licensure pending final review. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicant Whitney Stevenson – Chanana, copy provided