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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073403870
Report Date: 12/01/2022
Date Signed: 12/01/2022 11:54:15 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/01/2022 11:54 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:	ALICE'S MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTER - WALNUT CREEK		FACILITY NUMBER:	073403870
ADMINISTRATOR:	MEGHNA KATECHIA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3158 PUTNAM BOULEVARD		TELEPHONE:	(925) 947-0603
CITY:	WALNUT CREEK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94597
CAPACITY:	45	CENSUS: 33	DATE:	12/01/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Meghna Katechia		TIME COMPLETED:	12:00 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 12/1/22 at 9:00 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monica Mathur and Christina Watts conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection at Alice's Montessori Learning Center Walnut Creek. LPAs met with Director, Meghna Katechia and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday from 7 am - 6 pm in 3 Rooms. There were 33 children with 7 staff present. The physical plant was inspected and LPAs toured the premises with the Director. Indoor space: Classrooms, common restroom were inspected. Facility was in compliance with teacher child ratios during inspection. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restroom for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. There is a fish tank, turtle and gecko terrariums in the rooms. LPA observed a working Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted in November 2022. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Required postings were observed to be posted. Outdoor space was inspected and observed to be fenced and safe. Playground is separated into 2 areas - structure and lunch table area. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Shade is provided and there were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/01/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2022

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: ALICE'S MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTER - WALNUT CREEK	FACILITY NUMBER: 073403870
	VISIT DATE: 12/01/2022

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File Review: Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. A sample of children and staff files was taken for review. All files contained required documents. There was at least one teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR/First Aid present at the facility during inspection. Children's Roster was reviewed

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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

Director 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.

Director was reminded Lead Testing needs to be completed and submitted before January 1, 2023.

Licensee, Alice Perez and her daughter/staff Teresa Perez arrived at the facility. Director, Meghna had to leave early for the day.

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.

In the areas that were evaluated, regulatory violation was observed. Deficiency cited on page 809-D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Teresa Perez. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/01/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2022

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Document Has Been Signed on 12/01/2022 11:54 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: ALICE'S MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTER - WALNUT CREEK	FACILITY NUMBER: 073403870
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 12/01/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101170(e)(1)

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff PATRICIA WILLIAMS was present today and has been working here since August 2022. She does not have clearance and is not asociated to the license. Database shows she is in the process but not fully cleared. This poses an potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 12/05/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee agreed to follow up on Guardian Background Check System and determine her status. Director shall email CCLD a statement confirming the status no later than 12/5/22

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/01/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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