Office review·October 7, 2022

On October 7, 2022 at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Manager (LPM), George Mingle and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Laura Villanueva met with Licensees Joseph & Doris Obioha/Armida Luevano for an office meeting held at the Santa Barbara Regional Office. This Office Meeting was called to discuss the following issues or deficiencies: On October 7, 2022 at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Manager (LPM), George Mingle and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Laura Villanueva met with Licensees Joseph & Doris Obioha for an office meeting held at the Santa Barbara Regional Office. The following concerns were discussed: Buildings and Grounds Personnel Requirements Repeat Violations Director Qualifications and Duties Penalties. In response to the discussion, Licensees have agreed to the following: The Center will adhere to the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at all times. Licensee/Director shall submit a written statement on how the facility shall be maintained in accordance with Title 22 at times. Licensee will indicate how he/she will ensure the center shall be clean, safe, and in good repair at all times to ensure the well-being of children, employees and visitors by 10/21/2022. In addition to the written statement, Director/Licensee shall submit a cleaning and maintenance schedule and/or contract with a cleaning company. (Continued on LIC809C) Licensees and Director were informed that training videos are available on the Community Care Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov as well as the California Smart Horizon Childcare Website http://www.smarthorizons.org/childcare . The child care center director and licensees shall be responsible for the operation of the center, for compliance with regulations, and for communications with the Department; and has the authority to acknowledge receipt of deficiency notices and to correct deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety. Licensees and director will acknowledge full responsibility for care and supervision of children in care and ensure their health and safety while in day care. Director and licensees shall complete a Child Care Center Operations and Record Keeping Orientation through Community Care Licensing website: www.ccld.ca.gov and submit proof of attendance to LPA. Director was encouraged to go the the Community Care Licensing home page and review the quarterly updates to the regulations and Provider Information Notices (PINS) at www.ccld.ca.gov . An exit interview was conducted with Doris & Joseph Obiona/Armida Luevano. Licensees received a copy of this report for their records. Licensee shall provide proof of completion of mandated reporter training for director and all staff to CCL by 10/10/2022. The facility will be placed on required inspections - Increased unannounced visits to the center will be made for the next 2 years as required by this compliance plan. Licensee shall provide periodic training on Personal Rights and Health and Safety Training to staff at least every two months and provide copy of roster of attendees to CCL. Training must be maintained at the facility for review by licensing staff. Licensees and Director were informed that training videos are available on the Community Care Licensing website at https://www.ccld.childcarevideos.org/ as well as the California Smart Horizon Childcare Website http://www.smarthorizons.org/childcare . Director was encouraged to go the the Community Care Licensing home page and review the quarterly updates to the regulations and Provider Information Notices (PINS) at www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee was informed that any additional Type A deficiencies may result in an immediate administrative action against the License. Failure to maintain compliance with this summary and in compliance with regulations, shall result in a more immediate administrative action. An exit interview was conducted with Doris & Joseph Obiona/Armida Luevano. Licensees received a copy of this report for their records.