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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073407454
Report Date: 10/12/2021
Date Signed: 10/12/2021 04:56:44 PM

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:	LITTLE FLOWERS MONTESSORI - MITCHELL		FACILITY NUMBER:	073407454
ADMINISTRATOR:	MELODY ANGLES		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2875 MITCHELL DR		TELEPHONE:	(925) 322-0135
CITY:	WALNUT CREEK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94598
CAPACITY:	144	CENSUS: 67	DATE:	10/12/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Melody Angles		TIME COMPLETED:	05:00 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	fmOn 10/12/21 at 1:00 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced annual inspection of Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell. LPA met with Director, Melody Angles and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday 7 am - 6 pm. There is an active waiver on file for electronic sign in/out procedure. At 1:15 pm The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Director. Indoor space: The classrooms, restrooms, pantry, storage room, and office area were inspected. Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during LPAs' inspection. Children were napping under the visual supervision of the teachers. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are 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. Restrooms 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. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a 3A40BC Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules, and Menus were observed to be posted. continued on next page

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/12/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2021

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: LITTLE FLOWERS MONTESSORI - MITCHELL	FACILITY NUMBER: 073407454
	VISIT DATE: 10/12/2021

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Outdoor Space: At 2:00 pm Outdoor playgrounds were inspected. 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 by way of trees, overhangs and umbrellas. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities.

File Review: Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. A sampling of Children and Staff files was taken for review. All child and staff files contained required documents. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. Children's Roster was reviewed, and a copy obtained.

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

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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/12/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2021

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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: LITTLE FLOWERS MONTESSORI - MITCHELL	FACILITY NUMBER: 073407454
	VISIT DATE: 10/12/2021

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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 violations were observed. Citation was issued on 809D.

At 4:30 pm Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Melody Angles. 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: 10/12/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2021

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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: LITTLE FLOWERS MONTESSORI - MITCHELL	FACILITY NUMBER: 073407454
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/12/2021

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101174(d)(2)

Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. 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 in documenting a fire disaster drill, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 10/19/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	By end of POC due date, Director agreed to conduct and document a fire drill and submit a copy of log to Licensing as proof.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	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: 10/12/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2021

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