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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073400781
Report Date: 04/14/2023
Date Signed: 04/14/2023 11:49:23 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612



FACILITY NAME:LA CASITA BILINGUE MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
073400781
ADMINISTRATOR:GLORIA CASTILLOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:592 TENNENTTELEPHONE:
(510) 724-1724
CITY:PINOLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94564
CAPACITY:45CENSUS: 16DATE:
04/14/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:LA CASITA BILINGUE MONTESSORI SCHOOLTIME COMPLETED:
11:55 AM
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On April 14, 2023 at 8:30AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nyeesha Blount conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection and met with Assistant Director Chirgwin, Vanessa. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Director. There were (16) children present during this inspection and three additional staff members. The facility consists of one (1) classroom. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, Monday -Friday

CLASSROOMS: The one classroom was inspected. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. Drinking water is available inside with cups available and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area would in the director's office with isolation mat away from other children in care. The center has a smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, working telephone, and two (2) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers.

BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the children's bathroom. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children can reach the sinks and toilets. Supplies are available to the children.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha BlountTELEPHONE: (510) 566-2319
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/14/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: LA CASITA BILINGUE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073400781
VISIT DATE: 04/14/2023
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FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility provide snacks for the children. There are monthly menus posted in the kitchen at the facility and also at the church entrance. LPA observed an area where they have a refrigerator this area is clean and free of evidence of rodents. Lunch is not provided by the school to children in care. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair.

OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There's a play structure with a slide that has cushioning to absorb falls. There's also a canopy that provides shade to children while at play. There’s a water table with cups and water bottles to keep the children hydrated.

RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Eight (8) children's files and Five (5) staff files were reviewed around 8:30AM. All files have required health screening, personal rights and medical consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed, and certificates were reviewed. Director's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on December 2024. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 03/10/23. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha BlountTELEPHONE: (510) 566-2319
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: LA CASITA BILINGUE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073400781
VISIT DATE: 04/14/2023
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HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: IMS is being provided at this facility. LPA inspected the medication, which is stored in a safe place inside the Directors office in upper cabinet that is inaccessible to children in care. Each of the medication has an unaltered label with the child’s name and date of issuance. The center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits that are available in the classrooms.

California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. Roster of the children must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha BlountTELEPHONE: (510) 566-2319
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: LA CASITA BILINGUE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073400781
VISIT DATE: 04/14/2023
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.


To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Chirgwin, Vanessa..

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha BlountTELEPHONE: (510) 566-2319
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2023
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