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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197492787
Report Date: 07/17/2019
Date Signed: 07/17/2019 04:09:53 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1605 EAST PALMDALE BLV, STE A
PALMDALE, CA 93550

FACILITY NAME:	MONTESSORI OF SANTA CLARITA		FACILITY NUMBER:	197492787
ADMINISTRATOR:	DONNA SCRIMES-RISTOW		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	27757 BOUQUET CANYON ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(661) 296-0175
CITY:	SANTA CLARITA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91350
CAPACITY:	90	CENSUS: 41	DATE:	07/17/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	03:15 PM
MET WITH:	Brandy Perea		TIME COMPLETED:	04:25 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 7/17/2019 at 3:15 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Brianna Reynoso was greeted by above facility’s Director, Brandy Perea. LPA was at the facility to conduct an unannounced random annual inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the visit and was granted entry to the facility by Director, who also guided LPA on a tour of the facility. The facility's hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The facility provides snacks and optional hot meals for the children in care, and are not enrolled in a food program. They do not transport preschool children in care, and they use four classrooms for the preschool program. The classrooms used for the preschool program are the Kitties, Critters, Eagles, and Owls classrooms. During today's inspection, LPA observed 41 preschool children in care. Furniture and equipment were inspected for operable conditions and age appropriateness. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. Children have access to water through a water pitcher and disposable water cups located inside of each classroom. The facility uses the Director's office and the front desk to isolate sick children. The children are provided with mats for nap time, and bedding is brought from home and washed weekly. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected. Toilets flush properly; toilets and sinks are reachable by the children. LPA observed and inspected a total of seven toilets, six sinks, and one changing table, all of which were in operable condition and met the Title 22 requirements. Staff had a separate restroom located to the right of the Director's office.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brianna Reynoso	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/17/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/17/2019

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, 1605 EAST PALMDALE BLV, STE A
PALMDALE, CA 93550

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI OF SANTA CLARITA	FACILITY NUMBER: 197492787
	VISIT DATE: 07/17/2019

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First Aid supplies, smoke detector, carbon monoxide and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) had a service tag attached indicating it was last serviced on 11/5/2018. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Menu was posted, dated, and accessible for parent’s review. LPA observed an allergy list posted inside of the classroom, and in the kitchen area. The kitchen area was inspected and was located inside of the staff room. The facility has a sink in the hallway, behind two wooden sliding doors, which they use to wash the children's fruit and vegetable snacks. The optional hot meals are brought daily and provided by an outside vendor.

The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, conditions and age appropriateness. Climbing structures, slides, and play equipment were found to be securely anchored with resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. Children have access to water through water pitchers and disposable cups during outdoor activities. The playground is fenced all around, and no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area. The playground area has a shaded rest area for the children. The playground is shared between the school age and preschool program, however the facility has a waiver for shared outdoor activity space, which was approved effective 6/30/2016.

Children and staff files were reviewed and found to be complete. The facility roster and fire drills were up to date, and all staff have been fingerprinted and associated to the facility. The facility Director has a current CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification, which expires on 9/2019. During the inspection LPA observed adequate teacher child ratio in the classroom. The parent board was reviewed and had all of the required forms posted and accessible to parents. LPA observed Director's Mandated Reporter Certificate, which was obtained on 7/26/2018.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brianna Reynoso	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/17/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/17/2019

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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, 1605 EAST PALMDALE BLV, STE A
PALMDALE, CA 93550

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI OF SANTA CLARITA	FACILITY NUMBER: 197492787
	VISIT DATE: 07/17/2019

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Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com

The following was discussed with the Director:

Smoking is prohibited on the premises of a child care center; Infant walkers, baby jumpers, exersaucers, baby rockers and any other item that falls into that category are prohibited; Earthquake safety and necessity of drills are to be conducted every 6 months and logged; Required forms for children’s files, facility files, staff files, and posting requirements; Fingerprint clearances and the transfer process.

The Director was reminded it is his/her responsibility to visit the departments website to obtain licensing forms, Quarterly Updates, and Provider Information Notices (PINs): www.ccld.ca.gov

Child Care Advocates:
To sign up for our Quarterly Updates please email the Child Care Advocates at
childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov & (916) 654-1541.

The above facility was found to be in substantial compliance, and no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, and notice of site visit were provided to Director, Brandy Perea.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brianna Reynoso	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/17/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/17/2019

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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