073408867-9-26-2019-02-CC-LDYN-BGDQDH-20190926120445

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073408867
Report Date: 09/26/2019
Date Signed: 09/26/2019 12:04:52 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 TREE MONTESSORI INT'L SCHOOL OF EL CERRITO		FACILITY NUMBER:	073408867
ADMINISTRATOR:	ARID, MARIA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2603 TASSAJARA AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(408) 348-7532
CITY:	EL CERRITO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94530
CAPACITY:	144	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/26/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:20 AM
MET WITH:	Maria Arid		TIME COMPLETED:	12:15 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 9/26/19 at 9:20am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Loretta Dyson and Mayla Mendoza arrived at the facility for an announced prelicensing inspection, to complete the initial application for a preschool license. LPAs met with Maria Arid, director, and Teresa Lai, administrator. The center will operate Monday thru Friday 8am-6:30pm. LPAs toured classrooms 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, bathrooms, gymnasium, library, music room, garden and playgrounds to conduct a health and safety inspection. The library, music room, and garden will be used for field trips. The measurements are as follows: INDOOR: 5,230.5 square feet= 149 children OUTDOOR: 20,780.01 square feet= 277 children A fire clearance for a capacity of 144 preschoolers was received from the El Cerrito Fire Department on 9/4/19. LPAs observed that the classroom floors, surfaces, and equipment are safe, clean and toxic free. The classroom lighting, heating and ventilation is sufficient for the safety and comfort of children and staff. There is an ample supply of age appropriate toys, activities, furniture and storage which are in good condition. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water, hazardous items or toxins that will be accessible to children. There is drinking water available both indoors and outdoors. The toilets and sinks are in sanitary and operational condition. There is a separate bathroom for staff. The playgrounds are fenced and free from defects or dangerous conditions. LPAs observed that the play structure has sufficient cushioning underneath to absorb a fall. The center is equipped with a centralized fire alarm system, working carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and staff will use cell phones for now. The center plans to have families bring food for children, but will have snacks available for children. There is a snack menu, along with all other required forms that are posted and visible for public review.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Anika Evans	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-4350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/26/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2019

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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 TREE MONTESSORI INT'L SCHOOL OF EL CERRITO	FACILITY NUMBER: 073408867
	VISIT DATE: 09/26/2019

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LPAs reviewed a sample menu and sign in and out sheets. LPAs reviewed the director's qualifications for Maria Arid, and verified that she is qualified as a preschool director.

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.

LPAs reviewed mandated reporter requirements and reminded the director that staff need to complete and renew the required training every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com. LPAs reviewed civil penalties, procedures for unusual incident/injury reporting, and fingerprint requirements. LPAs encouraged the director to visit our website www.ccld.ca.gov for Licensing regulations and updates, and to sign up to receive quarterly updates by sending an email request to ChildCareAdvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

The facility will be licensed for 144 preschool age children effective today, 9/26/19.

This report will remain on file for three years. An exit interview was conducted with Ms. Arid and Ms. Lai.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Anika Evans	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-4350
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loretta Dyson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/26/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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