198012295-3-30-2023-33-CC-RLOZ-CQF28V-20230330171057

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198012295
Report Date: 03/30/2023
Date Signed: 03/30/2023 05:11:10 PM

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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:	AGAPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198012295
ADMINISTRATOR:	AMY LIU		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	9537 TELSTAR AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(626) 450-7686
CITY:	EL MONTE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91731
CAPACITY:	75	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	03/30/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Annual Continuation	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:10 PM
MET WITH:	Renata Huang Director		TIME COMPLETED:	05:20 PM

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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) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced case management annual continuation inspection to review staff and children files that were not available on 3/24/2023. LPA also insured that Director was aware of the Type B deficiencies cited and Technical Violations given on 3/24/2023. LPA met with Renata Huang, Director who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. Census was taken. The following was observed: - LPA observed the ceiling tile with water damaged in Room C was replaced and the wall damage in hallway was patched up. - Tight fitting lid trash cans were observed to be used - Carbon Monoxide detector was observed to be in the entrance of facility. - Director was present and filled out an LIC 308 designation of responsibility - Upon file reviewed LPA observed that teacher assistants are fully qualified to be teachers. - All staff and children files were available for review - Broken play house was removed. Per Director, they are working on outdoor sink to be fix or removed- wooden tables will be sanded and painted. Additionally, all teacher’s will be taking the required Pediatric CPR. At 3:00 pm Staff Records were reviewed and. LPA observed that Director’s education units are not from an accredited program. ---------------------------------------------------pg. 1 of 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/30/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/30/2023

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: AGAPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198012295
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/30/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out 5 staff present do not have a current AB1207 Mandated Reporter certificate on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 04/14/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per director all staff will take training and she will submit certificates to LPA by POC due date of 4/14/2023

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/30/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/30/2023

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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: AGAPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198012295
	VISIT DATE: 03/30/2023

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Per Director, she will work on the process and will have one of the teacher’s who is fully qualify as acting director. Additionally, LPA observed that staff do not have current AB1207 Mandated Reporter training.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers.

At 3:30 pm children’s records were reviewed and observed to be complete.

LPA issued the Review of Children's Records (LIC 857) to the facility representative during this inspection. The LIC 857 documents the children’s files that were reviewed during this inspection.

LPA reviewed new Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, which requires the testing of water for lead in Child Care Centers (CCCs) with facility director during the inspection. Per AB 2370, all CCCs that are located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, must have their water tested and post the results by January 1, 2023, and every 5 years after the date of the first testing.
Grant funding will be available for testing and remediation of lead to the Child Care Centers that qualify. To make a determination of eligibility, refer to PIN 21-04-CCP. For Lead Testing and Prevention Information, including additional resources please visit https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information

LPA’s advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing Website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

LPA cleared 4 deficiencies on this date and provided a copy of the issued POC clearance letter during the visit.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/30/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/30/2023

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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: AGAPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198012295
	VISIT DATE: 03/30/2023

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Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

Based on the LPA’s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code od Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Renata Huang

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/30/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/30/2023

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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: AGAPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198012295
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/30/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101215.1

Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties(j) Accredited schools, colleges or universities, including correspondence courses offered by the same, means those accredited by any one of the following recognized accrediting agencies: (1) Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Counsel.(2) Western Association of Schools and Colleges.(3) Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.(4) Association of Independent Colleges and Schools.(5) National Association of Trade and Technical Schools. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the Directors Montessori Certificate is not Accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education MACTE which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 04/24/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per Director, she will work on the process and will have one of the teacher’s qualify as acting director. Requiered documentation will be submitted to the department by POC due date of 04/24/2023

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez	TELEPHONE: (323) 854-5073
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/30/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/30/2023

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