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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198012250
Report Date: 08/23/2019
Date Signed: 08/23/2019 01:29:59 PM

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:CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198012250
ADMINISTRATOR:CYNTHIA REIMERSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:19 N. HIDALGO AVENUETELEPHONE:
(626) 282-8258
CITY:ALHAMBRASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91801
CAPACITY:109CENSUS: 47DATE:
08/23/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Teacher Suzanne WaiTIME COMPLETED:
12:46 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ariel Cazares conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection on this date. LPA met with Teacher Suzanne Wai. Director Cindy (Cynthia) Reimers and was guided on a tour of the facility by the director.

The facility is a preschool program with an attached toddler option. LPA observed a total of 47 children (43 preschool, 4 toddler) and a total of 10 staff. LPA toured the facility which consists of 6 classrooms designated for the preschool & toddler programs. There is an infant program license #198012252 that is also located in the facility with its own separate areas. Per Director, no alterations have been made.

LPA inspected all the classrooms and children's restrooms. The classrooms are identified as Chipmunks, Penguins, Teddy Bears (3 classrooms), and Tiggers (toddler option). Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Napping equipment was observed in form of mats. Children's linens are taken home each week to be washed. There are age appropriate toys and supplies for children in the classroom, in good repair. The children's restrooms are located in between each classroom. LPA observed them to be clean and well supplied. Drinking water is available in form of water fountains attached to the classroom sinks.

The facility has a kitchen that is used to store and prepare lunch and snacks provided to children. Children bring their own lunch on Fridays. Snack menu was observed to be posted throughout the facility.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia GuangorenaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ariel AlmazanTELEPHONE: (323) 981-2949
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2019
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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198012250
VISIT DATE: 08/23/2019
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The outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Required shade and fencing were observed and inspected. Outdoor play yard has water via water fountains. LPA found that fountains are functional.

LPA was unable to test a carbon monoxide detector as one was not installed in the facility. LPA advised Director to obtain and install the detector in the facility. There is a separate ill isolation area and restroom at the entrance of the facility. Medication is stored in the kitchen.

LPA also reviewed fingerprint clearances, children and staff records. LPA found two children's file to be incomplete.



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

See attached deficiencies page for citations in accordance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations.

Exit interview conducted with Teacher Suzanne Wai, as Director had to leave. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided and explained.

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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia GuangorenaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ariel AlmazanTELEPHONE: (323) 981-2949
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/23/2019
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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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198012250
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/23/2019
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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08/26/2019
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Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.
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This requirement has not been met as evidenced by LPA's inspection finding that the facility does not have a carbon monoxide detector present. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Type B
08/30/2019
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The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by LPAs file review. Child #1 did not have immunizations record on file. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Type B
09/06/2019
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Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (8) Medical assessment
This requirement has not been met as evidenced by LPAs file review. Child #7 did not have the physician's report on file. This poses a potential 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: Claudia GuangorenaTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ariel AlmazanTELEPHONE: (323) 981-2949
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/23/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/23/2019
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