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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136608102
Report Date: 07/12/2023
Date Signed: 07/12/2023 05:25:52 PM


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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:LITTLE EINSTEIN'S MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
136608102
ADMINISTRATOR:ALEJANDRA MEZAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1022 BROADWAY STREETTELEPHONE:
(760) 592-4370
CITY:EL CENTROSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92243
CAPACITY:40CENSUS: 18DATE:
07/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Director Alejandra MezaTIME COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
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On 07/12/2023 at 10:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luigi Gargaro conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with facility director Alejandra Meza and proceeded to tour the facility together. The following ratios were observed: preschool Classroom #3 which had 10 children supervised by teacher Arleene Villa; Classroom #2 had 8 children supervised by teacher Karla De La Torre (Basurto) and aide Magda Fimbres. This classroom houses the facility's toddler component. Classrooms #1 is currently vacant due to lower summer enrollment and is being used as a napping room for the toddler classroom during this time. Facility was within staffing ratio during LPA's tour. When analyst arrived at facility, all children were engaged in play activities. All staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility.

All required notices, forms and license(s) were posted. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition. Rooms have adequate heating, lighting, ventilation and drinking water. Storage cubbies are readily available, and room accommodates class size. Napping equipment consists of cots which are kept in a classroom storage area and each cot has its own sheet or covering. Bathrooms are maintained with operational toilets and faucets with appropriate temperature. Paper towels and toilet paper are available. Bathroom is lighted and has ventilation. Facility provides grocery store purchased breakfast and snacks. Children bring their own lunch from home. No food is cooked at the facility. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. A menu is posted for parents to review. Adequate food is available for meals and snacks.

Director advised analyst that water is provided to children in the form of a private water distribution company. Water deliveries are made on an ongoing basis and provided to the children with cups or through their personal water bottles from a facility water dispenser and classroom pitchers. Director stated that this is the sole manner in which water has been provided to children since their original licensure. Director stated she will submit an updated parent handbook to CCL within 30 days that describes the facility's water service and contingency plans so that parents are aware of the policy.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/12/2023
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: LITTLE EINSTEIN'S MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 136608102

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/12/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101174(d)
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facilitye last conducted fire and earthquake drills on 12/06/22 and 10/20/22, respectively, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 07/24/2023
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Director states has been conducting drills regularly but will update both drills and submit a copy of an updated drill log showing their completion to analyst by 07/24/23 to correct the deficiency.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

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Based on analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff member #2 did not have proof of required immunizations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 08/14/2023
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Director states that she believes staff member has the required immunizations and will obtain the records from her or have her obtain the immunizations from her doctor now and submit either piece of documentation to analyst by 08/14/23 to complete the correction.
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: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/12/2023
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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: LITTLE EINSTEIN'S MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 136608102

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/12/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101217(a)(12)
Personnel Records
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on analyst record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff member #2 did not have proof of a cleared TB test result in her file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 08/14/2023
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Director states that she believes staff member has a cleared TB test result and will obtain the records from her or have her obtain a cleared TB test result or x-ray from her doctor and submit either piece of documentation to analyst by 08/14/23 to complete the correction.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101220(a)
Child's Medical Assessments
(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on analsyt record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of six children records reviewed (children #2 & #3) did not have completed medical assessments which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 08/14/2023
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Director states she will either obtain the medical assessment documentation for the two children or have the parents complete a current assessment and submit it to analyst by 08/14/23. The director also states she will review all the other currrent children files and send analyst a statement as to whether any other children are missing assessments and a dated plan to have those submitted.
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: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/12/2023
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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: LITTLE EINSTEIN'S MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 136608102

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/12/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(B)(1)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: (1) Labored breathing.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on analyst record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as she did not have a safe sleep log for the only infant child she currently has in care, child #7 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 07/24/2023
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Director stated she was unaware of the regulation requirement for documenting infants' napping. Analyst provided her with a copy of the safe sleep regulations and a sample napping log. Director states that staff will check on napping infants and document their sleeping health as required from this point going forward. She will send analyst a copy of the log from 07/12/23 to 07/21/23 by 07/24/23 for him to review and complete the 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: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/12/2023
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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: LITTLE EINSTEIN'S MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 136608102
VISIT DATE: 07/12/2023
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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.

Facility representative 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

All unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203.

Five type B violations were issued during today's visit. See attached 809D.

A notice of site visit was provided and to be posted at the facility for 30 days. Failure to keep notice posted will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/12/2023
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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: LITTLE EINSTEIN'S MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 136608102
VISIT DATE: 07/12/2023
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Outdoor play area is a fenced playground with sufficient protective cushioning. Climbing structures and slides are securely fixed to the ground. Yard has overhead structure for shade for children. Facility has separately gated play yard for Toddler class that meets the same conditions. Equipment is age appropriate for the respective programs. Children have drinking water provided from pitchers and cups that are bought to the play yard. Grounds are free of debris or potential hazards.

LPA reviewed sign in sheets. Facility currently does not have any children who require incidental medication services. Isolation area is the Director's office. The analyst reviewed staff files which contained current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. 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.

All personnel have required criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. LPA reviewed Emergency Disaster Plan and last fire drill was conducted on 12/06/22 and last earthquake drill on 10/20/22. Facility has at least one operating carbon monoxide detector. Facility has at least one staff member that has a valid EMSA approved CPR/FA certificate when children are in care.



This facility currently is not providing any Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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

Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe. LPA discussed California Megan's Law with the director and advised her to go on the website at www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason GarayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luigi GargaroTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2229
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/12/2023
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