073408867-9-29-2021-02-CC-CACA-C76UDS-20210924153000

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073408867
Report Date: 09/24/2021
Date Signed: 09/29/2021 06:20:00 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:	(510) 233-0171
CITY:	EL CERRITO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94530
CAPACITY:	144	CENSUS: 21	DATE:	09/24/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Qi Zhao		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cherie Acosta and Diana Campos conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection. There were 5 staff and 21 children present during the inspection. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were in operable condition. The floors were free of tripping hazards. The food preparation and storage areas were observed to be clean. Food is protected against contamination. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Menus are posted and visible for parents to review. Outdoor activity space and playground equipment was observed to be safe. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today with one teacher supervising no more than 12 children. LPA did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities as stated by Director. LPA verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training. A physical census was taken of all children present and crossed referenced with the sign in and out sheets. A sample of children’s records were reviewed. Files reviewed contained emergency information and health assessments. Staff records were reviewed. Fire/Disaster drill are conducted at least once every six months.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cherie Acosta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-1623
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/24/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2021

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: 09/24/2021

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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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) was discussed. The following information regarding ADA was provided to licensee… US DOJ toll free ADA Information Line (800) 514-0301 and the link to FAQ about child care and ADA http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA discussed the need to update the centers plan of operation to reflect IMS plan when needed. Specifics on the plan can be found in the child care center evaluator manual (CCC EM) Policy 101173.

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.

There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Qi Zhao

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sherelle Johnson	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2592
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cherie Acosta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-1623
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/24/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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