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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 130806397
Report Date: 03/07/2023
Date Signed: 03/07/2023 11:19:02 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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI		FACILITY NUMBER:	130806397
ADMINISTRATOR:	CLAUDIA GALLEGO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	2450 PORTICO BOULEVARD		TELEPHONE:	(760) 357-8701
CITY:	CALEXICO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92231
CAPACITY:	71	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	03/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:00 AM
MET WITH:	Claudia Gallego		TIME COMPLETED:	11:45 AM

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On March 7, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gloria Gonzalez, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Director, Claudia Gallego. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a full day program which operates year around school year schedule. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7:30 am-6:00 pm. There are currently 2 classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed:

Primary 2 (Is a Preschool classroom, Serves 2 to 3 years of age):

There were no children or staff members present throughout the inspection

Primary 3 (Is a Preschool classroom, Serves children 3 to 4 years of age):

There were 9 children present with 2 staff members

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items were not all made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is not all in safe condition or free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility did not have one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2023

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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 130806397
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/07/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.954

Licensure Requirements

Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not ensuring having 1 or more operational carbon monoxide detectors which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/07/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director had carbon monixide detectors in the office in the packages. Director opened the packages and inserted batteries and installed the carbon monoxide detectors in the classrooms at the time of this inspection.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238(g)

Buildings and Grounds

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not ensuring cleaning solutions, 409 and Borax, be made inaccessible to chidlren, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/07/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director removed the disinfectants and other cleaning solutions in an inaccessible area at the time of this inspection.

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: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2023

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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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 130806397
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/07/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101239(o)(1)

Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies

(o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as facility had a slide that had the top part broken and some pointed parts, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/10/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director states that the slide will be removed by 3/10/23 and will send the department a picture by email of the area that shows it being removed.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2023

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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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 130806397
	VISIT DATE: 03/07/2023

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A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities. The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

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.

This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) at this time. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2023

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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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 130806397
	VISIT DATE: 03/07/2023

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LPA and Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, California Megan’s Law (www.meganslaw.ca.gov), Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Type B deficiencies are being cited. See LIC809Ds.

An exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights (LIC 9058) was provided to the Director, Claudia Gallego and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was given to Director and was advised it must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/07/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/07/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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