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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198012250
Report Date: 01/29/2024
Date Signed: 01/29/2024 03:31:16 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/29/2024 03:31 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198012250
ADMINISTRATOR:	CYNTHIA REIMERS		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	19 N. HIDALGO AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(626) 282-8258
CITY:	ALHAMBRA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91801
CAPACITY:	105	CENSUS: 36	DATE:	01/29/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:16 AM
MET WITH:	Cynthia Reimers		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seung Lee conducted an unannounced required year inspection. LPA met with designated facility Director, Cynthia Reimers. This facility also has an infant license #198012252 located on the same premises. This Friday is open Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM During the inspection LPA observed a total of 36 children with 6 staff members at the outside play area. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Pre director the preschool program currently use 4 classrooms. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. The children for this preschool program are signed in by parents outside the main entrance. The children are then brought to their classroom by the parent. The main entrance was observed to be locked. The Director stated that the entrance is locked at all times but parents of enrolled children in care are given the gate code so they can enter the facility after signing in their child. LPA Lee also observed the facility phone number by the entrance so visitors can call the facility to open the front door. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. The children's restrooms are located in between each classroom. There is a separate ill isolation area and restroom next to the Director's office and located near the entrance of the facility. This office is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) -98-3391
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Seung Lee	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3382
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2024

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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198012250
	VISIT DATE: 01/29/2024

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The children enrolled in this preschool program bring their lunch and PM snack from home. There is no food preparation done by the facility staff per Director. LPA observed the children to have their own personal sippy cups. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. The licensee takes measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents.

Outdoor play equipment was observed to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb a fall.

Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report is on file. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. This facility does not serve children in care any over the counter or prescription medication per Director.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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.htm

There were no deficiencies cited during this inspection.

The notice of site inspection must remain posted for a period of 30 days during hours of operation. Failure to maintain posting during business hours will result in a civil penalty of $100.00 dollars.

Exit interview conducted with Director Cynthia Reimers. Appeal rights discussed and explained.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) -98-3391
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Seung Lee	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3382
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/29/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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