191602098-10-17-2019-30-CC-DMIA-BH333F-20191017175328

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191602098
Report Date: 10/17/2019
Date Signed: 10/17/2019 05:53:37 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN BEACH - #1		FACILITY NUMBER:	191602098
ADMINISTRATOR:	TRACI SELL		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	315 S. PECK		TELEPHONE:	3103799462
CITY:	MANHATTAN BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90266
CAPACITY:	300	CENSUS: 91	DATE:	10/17/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:30 PM
MET WITH:	Christine Romero, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	05:45 PM

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On 10/17/2019 at 1:30pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denise Miranda conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection at the facility. LPA met with Christine Romero, Director, and discussed the purpose of the visit. Pre- school hours are from 7am to 6pm, Monday through Friday.

The facility has a total of 91 children present being supervised by 16 staff members and Director. On 10/17/2019 at 2:20 pm, LPA reviewed the sign in and sign out sheets to verify the census.

At 2:45pm, LPA obtained staff record for review, copy of personnel records and sign in and out.

The following was discussed: Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and staff’s files, Requirements for disaster drills and documentation for both. Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were discussed. The licensee was advised how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov. Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised on how to access quarterly reports, forms, and regulations for Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov. The licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco on the premises.

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. The ADA requires that child care providers not discriminate against persons with disabilities on the basis of disability,

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jennie Ferreira	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3067
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3055
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/17/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2019

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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN BEACH - #1	FACILITY NUMBER: 191602098
	VISIT DATE: 10/17/2019

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that is, that they provide children and parents with disabilities with an equal opportunity to participate in the child care center's programs and services

Requirements for fingerprint clearances and associations were discussed with the licensee. Licensee can be cited a civil penalty of $100 per day, up to $500.00 (5 days) for the 1st offense and up to $3000.00 for the 2nd offense within a 12-month period. The licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" (PUB394) poster must be posted in an area accessible to parents. The information regarding new legislation with regards to exemptions and Parent’s Rights was also discussed.

The licensee was informed of The Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) that is administered from within the Community Care Licensing Division. CCAP participates in many community activities and special projects in order to disseminate information on the State’s licensing role, provide information to the public and parents on child care licensing, and provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. CCAP’s direct contact information is as followed: Phone number: (916) 654-1541

Email Address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov

AB 1207: Beginning January 1, 2018, this law requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training no later than 3/30/2018 as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Website: www.mandatedreporterca.com

Senate Bill 792: Commencing September 1, 2016, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a child care facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles.

The facility was found to be in compliance per Title 22 regulations. LPA will continue annual random inspection.

A copy of this report along with a Site of Visit were issued and explained to Christine Romero. An exit interview was conduct.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jennie Ferreira	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3067
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Miranda	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3055
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/17/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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