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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198010535
Report Date: 01/08/2020
Date Signed: 01/09/2020 09:51:32 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198010535
ADMINISTRATOR:LEULA, NILANIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2451 E. GARVEY AVE. NORTHTELEPHONE:
9096326411
CITY:WEST COVINASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91791
CAPACITY:53CENSUS: 30DATE:
01/08/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Nilani Leula, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
07:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA's) Cynthia Reyes and Mayra Rivera conducted an unannounced random visit. LPA's met with, Director Nilani Leula who guided the analyst's on tour of facility. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. Facility days and hours are Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 6:00p.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, observed to be accessible to children in room #1. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All toilets and hand washing sinks are safe, sanitary and are operating properly. All floors are clean and safe.

Kitchen/food preparation and food storage area are not kept clean as observed by LPA's. On kitchen counter paint strip cleaner and cleaning solution near food, no labels nor lids on food containers. For solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. The inside facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents



Outdoor playground equipment LPA's observed four broken playground equipment, two wood benches are weather worn and nails are exposed, two trash bins filled with trash accessible to children, two water tables, mop bucket, and water dish for cats have standing water. Animal feces under playground slide, animal foot prints next to play structures, sand is used as padding however concrete exposed and not enough padding for a child impact around playground structure. The surface of the outdoor activity space is not maintained in a safe condition and is not free of hazards.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2020
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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010535
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2020
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The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 06/4/2019.

All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. There needs to be at least one person trained in Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed.



In review of children’s records, files contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary.

Facility provides snacks and snack menus are posted however is missing portion sizes. Children bring their own lunch whoever when needed, facility will provide lunch.
LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

Based on this information, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Nilani Leula, Director, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.

Recent regulatory changes were discussed. Exit interview was conducted including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: http://mandatedreporterca.com/
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2020
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010535
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
01/08/2020
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Buildings and Grounds: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. The requirement is not met as evidenced by
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LPA's observed vitamins, oil, asthma inhaler, and staff personal items in room #1 accessible to children This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Type A
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Buildings and Grounds: The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.Licensee shall safely dispose of water and any disinfectants/solutions that have
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been used for cleaning. The requirement is not
met as evidenced by LPA's observed preschool play yard to have two full open trash bins, two worn wood benches with rusty nails sticking out, four broken plastic play structures, animal feces, and two water tables with murky standing water, mop bucket with murky water, and cat dish with water.
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This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2020
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010535
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
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Food Service: Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances shall be stored in areas separate from food supplies. All kitchen, food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. All food shall be protected
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against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately. The requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA's observed paint cleaner and cleaning solution near exposed food, expired can foods, and baby bottles not labeled with names or dates., This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Personnel Requirements
At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. The requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA's
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observed non pediatric Frist aid/CPR. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2020
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010535
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
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The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. The requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA's observed the heater in room two was not
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working . This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care
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Type B
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Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies Furniture shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition. The requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA's observed changing table pad is torn and changing table not within arm's reach to sink. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care

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Outdoor Activity Space
As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. The requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA's observed not enough sand to absorb falls around playground structures.
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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2020
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010535
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
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On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training. The requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA's staff file review. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety to the children in care.

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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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2020
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010535
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2020
Deficiency Type
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Section Number
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, Supervision shall include visual observation. The requirement is not met as evidenced by LPAs observed a child walk
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into the staff lounge alone and then walked to the outside play ground alone. LPA question the staff and no one knew where the child came from and then stated he was napping.
This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Written summary from staff of video observed or learned send as soon as possible.
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Health-Related Services: in centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications. All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated. The requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA's observed medication with no name. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

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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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2020
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010535
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2020
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
01/17/2020
Section Cited

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Infant Care Food Service: Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative shall be labeled with the infant's name and the current date. The requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA's observed food containers with no date. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

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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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2020
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198010535
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2020
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Upon receipt, Director posted the Notice of Site Visit and the 9099 D page (documentation of deficiencies.) This report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100 civil penalty.

A copy of this report shall be provided to the parents/guardians of the children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parents/guardians of any children newly enrolled at the facility for the next 12 months.

The LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports must be maintained in each child's file immediately upon receipt from the parent. LPA provided Nilani Leula with a blank copy of the LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report.

HSC 1596.8662(B)(1)
On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

Health & Safety Code 1597.622(a1) Employees or volunteers at Child Care Center; immunization requirements; records; exemptions Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home 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.

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: Karen ChambersTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3368
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra RiveraTELEPHONE: (323) 629-7782
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2020
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