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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198010149
Report Date: 03/11/2020
Date Signed: 03/11/2020 04:09:30 PM

COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME:	SMART MONTESSORI SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198010149
ADMINISTRATOR:	KANG, MEE RAH		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	6401 FOOTHILL BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(818) 446-0909
CITY:	TUJUNGA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91042
CAPACITY:	79	CENSUS: 44	DATE:	03/11/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:30 AM
MET WITH:	Mee Rah Kang		TIME COMPLETED:	04:30 AM

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) Nadia Flores met with the facility Director Mee Rah Kang and Vice Director Jihyun Kim, for the purpose of conducting an Annual Inspection for the Preschool. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival LPA observed 5 classrooms with a total of 44 preschool children and 8 staff along with 3 administrative staff for a total of 11 staff. The center operates Monday through Friday 7:30AM - 6:30PM. Facility is currently utilizing 5 classrooms Kitten (2yrs-3yrs), Koala (3.5yrs-4.5yrs), Chicks (1.5yrs-30 months), Puppy (2.5yrs-3.5yrs) and Pre-K (4.5yrs-5.5yrs). Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. All rooms are clean and safe. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. There are labeled cubbies for children's belongings. LPA observed age appropriate toys and materials. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms in the form of water fountains and children bring their own water bottles. Appropriate napping equipment is available (cots). There are 3 fire extinguishers in the premises in operable condition, smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector as well. There are First Aid Kits available in every room where children are located. LPA inspected and observed 4 clean bathrooms: Preschool Girls (3 toilets, 1 urinal and 2 sinks), Preschool Boys (2 toilet, 1 urinal and 2 sink), Toddlers (1 toilet, 1 training toilet, changing table and sink) and Staff (1 toilet and 1 sink). Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and are age appropriate. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Additional sinks and water fountains are located in each of the classrooms. The Kitten's Classroom also has an additional toilet.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carissa Bell	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nadia Flores	TELEPHONE: (616) 568-8970
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/11/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2020

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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: SMART MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010149
	VISIT DATE: 03/11/2020

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There is a clean kitchen (off limits) with refrigerator/freezer (4), a stove and microwave oven. The facility provides morning snack, lunch and dinner. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen and in every room children are present. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food. The chemicals are kept separate from the food.

Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. The play area has concrete and rubber padding. The area was observed to be free of debris or other hazards. There are no accessible bodies of water near the play area. There is an area for shade and rest. Water fountains are available for drinking water, children also bring out their water bottles. The play area is separated into 3 areas. There is a large jungle gym, Little Tykes climbable and bikes. Large jungle gym is anchored.

Wellness Policy: Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. There is a separate area for isolation for ill children in the office area (cot available).

Teacher child ratios were observed and staff name recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate.
Children's records and staff records were reviewed. Staff are certified in Pediatric CPR/ First Aid expire 8/2021.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted. Snack Menu is posted. Fire/earthquake drills current, the last fire drill was conducted in February 21,2020. Roster current.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carissa Bell	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nadia Flores	TELEPHONE: (616) 568-8970
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/11/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2020

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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: SMART MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198010149
	VISIT DATE: 03/11/2020

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Director 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 and on the form LIC624B.

This facility has an Incidental Medical Services – IMS Plan; however, there are no clients with IMS needs. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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.html

Additional forms and a copy of Title 22 Regulations may be obtained at the department's website www.ccld.ca.gov.

--Director informed to review Quarterly updates/regulations for 2015-2020 on the department website: Summer 2019 - Incidental Medical Services information.
--Director was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse: 1-800-827-8724
--Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov

The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 789-6944 Monday through Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. Consultation provided during the inspection.

Facility is operating in compliance of Title 22 Regulations, No Deficiencies cited. A copy of this report was read and provided to Director Mee Rah Kang and Vice Director Jihyun Kim on this date.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carissa Bell	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nadia Flores	TELEPHONE: (616) 568-8970
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/11/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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