GARDEN PRESCHOOL

305 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, Santa Barbara, CA 93101LICENSED
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

2 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

June 2, 2023

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
GARDEN PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
305 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 93.3/100
Inspection record
2 inspections, last inspected June 2, 2023
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent93.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance55/100

9

Total Violations

Jun 2, 2023

Last Inspection

56

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

No violations recorded in the last 3 years.

All Violations (9)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3Type BComplaintJul 21, 2021

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25A case management inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) S. Mendoza-Ceja and J. Laxo who met with the Co-Director Devon Robles. The purpose of the inspection was to review the incident that occurred on 06/16/2021. The Director reported the incident and submitted the incident report to the Department as required. On 06/16/2021, the Pre-k and 3 year old classrooms were on the playground when an incident occurred. At approximately 4:35 pm, child #1's was running/chasing another child when child #1 tripped and fell landing on his left arm. Child #1's sustained an injury and teacher #1 contacted the parents immediately. Teacher #1 stated she administered first aid to child #1. Parents did seek medical attention for child #1 who sustained a broken arm. Further review of the incident, revealed there were two aides supervising up to 13 children at the time of the incident. Teacher #1 stated she went to the restroom and when she returned to the playground area a few minutes later. When she returned to the playground is when aide #1 was walking up to her with child #1 who had already sustained the injury. During the inspection, LPAs reviewed staff qualifications and interviewed staff. The following Type B deficiencies are cited according to CCR, Title 22, Division 12 on page #2 and page #3. Exit interview was conducted with Devon Robles, during which time Appeal Rights were explained. Appeal Rights were reviewed. Failure to Post the Notice of Site Visit for 30 days may result in a $100.00 Civil Penalty. SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: GARDEN PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 426214456 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/21/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited CCR 101216.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Teacher Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement was not met as evidenced by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Correct Immediately. Please submit a written plan of correction to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14staff interviews and review of files revealed there were two aides supervising up to 13 children at the time of the incident. Teacher #1 stated she went to the restroom and when she returned to the playground area a few minutes later. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited HSC1596.86624(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please submit verification to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not met as evidenced by review of records and interviews. Review of records and interviews revealed staff 4 files reviewed did not have verification of current AB 1207 Training. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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:Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 FACILITY NAME: GARDEN PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 426214456 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/21/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited HSC 1596.7995a1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please submit verification to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement was not met as evidenced by re

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.86624(b)(1)Type BComplaintJul 21, 2021

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25A case management inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) S. Mendoza-Ceja and J. Laxo who met with the Co-Director Devon Robles. The purpose of the inspection was to review the incident that occurred on 06/16/2021. The Director reported the incident and submitted the incident report to the Department as required. On 06/16/2021, the Pre-k and 3 year old classrooms were on the playground when an incident occurred. At approximately 4:35 pm, child #1's was running/chasing another child when child #1 tripped and fell landing on his left arm. Child #1's sustained an injury and teacher #1 contacted the parents immediately. Teacher #1 stated she administered first aid to child #1. Parents did seek medical attention for child #1 who sustained a broken arm. Further review of the incident, revealed there were two aides supervising up to 13 children at the time of the incident. Teacher #1 stated she went to the restroom and when she returned to the playground area a few minutes later. When she returned to the playground is when aide #1 was walking up to her with child #1 who had already sustained the injury. During the inspection, LPAs reviewed staff qualifications and interviewed staff. The following Type B deficiencies are cited according to CCR, Title 22, Division 12 on page #2 and page #3. Exit interview was conducted with Devon Robles, during which time Appeal Rights were explained. Appeal Rights were reviewed. Failure to Post the Notice of Site Visit for 30 days may result in a $100.00 Civil Penalty. SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: GARDEN PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 426214456 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/21/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited CCR 101216.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Teacher Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement was not met as evidenced by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Correct Immediately. Please submit a written plan of correction to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14staff interviews and review of files revealed there were two aides supervising up to 13 children at the time of the incident. Teacher #1 stated she went to the restroom and when she returned to the playground area a few minutes later. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited HSC1596.86624(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please submit verification to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not met as evidenced by review of records and interviews. Review of records and interviews revealed staff 4 files reviewed did not have verification of current AB 1207 Training. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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:Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 FACILITY NAME: GARDEN PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 426214456 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/21/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited HSC 1596.7995a1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please submit verification to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement was not met as evidenced by re

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.86624(b)(1)Type BComplaintJul 21, 2021

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25A case management inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) S. Mendoza-Ceja and J. Laxo who met with the Co-Director Devon Robles. The purpose of the inspection was to review the incident that occurred on 06/16/2021. The Director reported the incident and submitted the incident report to the Department as required. On 06/16/2021, the Pre-k and 3 year old classrooms were on the playground when an incident occurred. At approximately 4:35 pm, child #1's was running/chasing another child when child #1 tripped and fell landing on his left arm. Child #1's sustained an injury and teacher #1 contacted the parents immediately. Teacher #1 stated she administered first aid to child #1. Parents did seek medical attention for child #1 who sustained a broken arm. Further review of the incident, revealed there were two aides supervising up to 13 children at the time of the incident. Teacher #1 stated she went to the restroom and when she returned to the playground area a few minutes later. When she returned to the playground is when aide #1 was walking up to her with child #1 who had already sustained the injury. During the inspection, LPAs reviewed staff qualifications and interviewed staff. The following Type B deficiencies are cited according to CCR, Title 22, Division 12 on page #2 and page #3. Exit interview was conducted with Devon Robles, during which time Appeal Rights were explained. Appeal Rights were reviewed. Failure to Post the Notice of Site Visit for 30 days may result in a $100.00 Civil Penalty. SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: GARDEN PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 426214456 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/21/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited CCR 101216.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Teacher Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement was not met as evidenced by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Correct Immediately. Please submit a written plan of correction to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14staff interviews and review of files revealed there were two aides supervising up to 13 children at the time of the incident. Teacher #1 stated she went to the restroom and when she returned to the playground area a few minutes later. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited HSC1596.86624(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please submit verification to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not met as evidenced by review of records and interviews. Review of records and interviews revealed staff 4 files reviewed did not have verification of current AB 1207 Training. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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:Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 FACILITY NAME: GARDEN PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 426214456 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/21/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited HSC 1596.7995a1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please submit verification to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement was not met as evidenced by re

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995a1Type BComplaintJul 21, 2021

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25A case management inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) S. Mendoza-Ceja and J. Laxo who met with the Co-Director Devon Robles. The purpose of the inspection was to review the incident that occurred on 06/16/2021. The Director reported the incident and submitted the incident report to the Department as required. On 06/16/2021, the Pre-k and 3 year old classrooms were on the playground when an incident occurred. At approximately 4:35 pm, child #1's was running/chasing another child when child #1 tripped and fell landing on his left arm. Child #1's sustained an injury and teacher #1 contacted the parents immediately. Teacher #1 stated she administered first aid to child #1. Parents did seek medical attention for child #1 who sustained a broken arm. Further review of the incident, revealed there were two aides supervising up to 13 children at the time of the incident. Teacher #1 stated she went to the restroom and when she returned to the playground area a few minutes later. When she returned to the playground is when aide #1 was walking up to her with child #1 who had already sustained the injury. During the inspection, LPAs reviewed staff qualifications and interviewed staff. The following Type B deficiencies are cited according to CCR, Title 22, Division 12 on page #2 and page #3. Exit interview was conducted with Devon Robles, during which time Appeal Rights were explained. Appeal Rights were reviewed. Failure to Post the Notice of Site Visit for 30 days may result in a $100.00 Civil Penalty. SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: GARDEN PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 426214456 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/21/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited CCR 101216.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Teacher Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement was not met as evidenced by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Correct Immediately. Please submit a written plan of correction to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14staff interviews and review of files revealed there were two aides supervising up to 13 children at the time of the incident. Teacher #1 stated she went to the restroom and when she returned to the playground area a few minutes later. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited HSC1596.86624(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please submit verification to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not met as evidenced by review of records and interviews. Review of records and interviews revealed staff 4 files reviewed did not have verification of current AB 1207 Training. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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:Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 FACILITY NAME: GARDEN PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 426214456 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/21/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited HSC 1596.7995a1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please submit verification to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement was not met as evidenced by re

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3ComplaintJul 21, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.86624(b)(1)ComplaintJul 21, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995a1ComplaintJul 21, 2021

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995a1Type BComplaintJul 21, 2021

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25A case management inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) S. Mendoza-Ceja and J. Laxo who met with the Co-Director Devon Robles. The purpose of the inspection was to review the incident that occurred on 06/16/2021. The Director reported the incident and submitted the incident report to the Department as required. On 06/16/2021, the Pre-k and 3 year old classrooms were on the playground when an incident occurred. At approximately 4:35 pm, child #1's was running/chasing another child when child #1 tripped and fell landing on his left arm. Child #1's sustained an injury and teacher #1 contacted the parents immediately. Teacher #1 stated she administered first aid to child #1. Parents did seek medical attention for child #1 who sustained a broken arm. Further review of the incident, revealed there were two aides supervising up to 13 children at the time of the incident. Teacher #1 stated she went to the restroom and when she returned to the playground area a few minutes later. When she returned to the playground is when aide #1 was walking up to her with child #1 who had already sustained the injury. During the inspection, LPAs reviewed staff qualifications and interviewed staff. The following Type B deficiencies are cited according to CCR, Title 22, Division 12 on page #2 and page #3. Exit interview was conducted with Devon Robles, during which time Appeal Rights were explained. Appeal Rights were reviewed. Failure to Post the Notice of Site Visit for 30 days may result in a $100.00 Civil Penalty. SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: GARDEN PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 426214456 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/21/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited CCR 101216.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Teacher Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement was not met as evidenced by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Correct Immediately. Please submit a written plan of correction to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14staff interviews and review of files revealed there were two aides supervising up to 13 children at the time of the incident. Teacher #1 stated she went to the restroom and when she returned to the playground area a few minutes later. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited HSC1596.86624(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please submit verification to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not met as evidenced by review of records and interviews. Review of records and interviews revealed staff 4 files reviewed did not have verification of current AB 1207 Training. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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:Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 FACILITY NAME: GARDEN PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 426214456 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/21/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited HSC 1596.7995a1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please submit verification to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement was not met as evidenced by re

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3Type BComplaintJul 21, 2021

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25A case management inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) S. Mendoza-Ceja and J. Laxo who met with the Co-Director Devon Robles. The purpose of the inspection was to review the incident that occurred on 06/16/2021. The Director reported the incident and submitted the incident report to the Department as required. On 06/16/2021, the Pre-k and 3 year old classrooms were on the playground when an incident occurred. At approximately 4:35 pm, child #1's was running/chasing another child when child #1 tripped and fell landing on his left arm. Child #1's sustained an injury and teacher #1 contacted the parents immediately. Teacher #1 stated she administered first aid to child #1. Parents did seek medical attention for child #1 who sustained a broken arm. Further review of the incident, revealed there were two aides supervising up to 13 children at the time of the incident. Teacher #1 stated she went to the restroom and when she returned to the playground area a few minutes later. When she returned to the playground is when aide #1 was walking up to her with child #1 who had already sustained the injury. During the inspection, LPAs reviewed staff qualifications and interviewed staff. The following Type B deficiencies are cited according to CCR, Title 22, Division 12 on page #2 and page #3. Exit interview was conducted with Devon Robles, during which time Appeal Rights were explained. Appeal Rights were reviewed. Failure to Post the Notice of Site Visit for 30 days may result in a $100.00 Civil Penalty. SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: GARDEN PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 426214456 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/21/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited CCR 101216.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Teacher Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement was not met as evidenced by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Correct Immediately. Please submit a written plan of correction to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14staff interviews and review of files revealed there were two aides supervising up to 13 children at the time of the incident. Teacher #1 stated she went to the restroom and when she returned to the playground area a few minutes later. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited HSC1596.86624(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please submit verification to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not met as evidenced by review of records and interviews. Review of records and interviews revealed staff 4 files reviewed did not have verification of current AB 1207 Training. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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:Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Sylvia Mendoza-Ceja LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/21/2021 FACILITY NAME: GARDEN PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 426214456 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/21/2021 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 07/28/2021 Section Cited HSC 1596.7995a1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.1 2 3 4 5 6 7Please submit verification to Licensing for review by 07/28/2021. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14This requirement was not met as evidenced by re

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What is GARDEN PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

GARDEN PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 93.3 out of 100.

How many violations does GARDEN PRESCHOOL have?

GARDEN PRESCHOOL has 9 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.

When was GARDEN PRESCHOOL last inspected?

GARDEN PRESCHOOL was last inspected on June 2, 2023.

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