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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198017089
Report Date: 02/05/2025
Date Signed: 02/06/2025 03:00:23 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/06/2025 03:00 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE ACORN MONTESSORI ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
198017089
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
SUSIE SAYEAHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1957 W. HUNTINGTON DR.TELEPHONE:
(626) 289-2873
CITY:ALHAMBRASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91801
CAPACITY: 92TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 92CENSUS: 70DATE:
02/05/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH: Susie MaroulakisTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seung Lee conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. Upon arrival LPA Lee met with Director Susie Maroulakis who provided a tour of the facility. This facility is a preschool program with a toddler component that operates Monday-Friday 7AM-6PM.

During the inspection, LPA Lee observed 18 children in the Toddler Room with 3 staff members; 10 napping children in the Primary Room with 1 staff member; 19 napping children in the Primary 2 Room ; 21 children in the next classroom with 2 staff members; 8 children with 2 staff members in the last classroom observed.

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 is available in form of cots. Reminder: Linens are to be taken home each week to be washed. There is available drinking water in form of water jugs and personal water bottles labeled with the child's name. Children are signed in and out at the entrance of the facility near the office using an electronic system. The Director's office and staff restroom are used as the isolation area for any ill children.

The facility has a kitchen were meals and snacks are prepared and cooked for the children. The kitchen was inspected and observed to be clean, orderly, and sufficient storage for supplies. Any food brought by children is stored in their classroom. The facility provides lunch and two snacks. The menus were observed to be posted in the kitchen and facility.

LPAs inspected the children’s outdoor space. The playground was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. LPA observed shade and adequate fencing. The toddler component was observed to have its own outside play space separate from the preschool with its own entrance.
Katrina ChicoteTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
Seung LeeTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3382
DATE: 02/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/05/2025
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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE ACORN MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 198017089
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2025
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Facility was observed to have conducted and passed the lead testing on 12/08/2022. The results were observed to be posted in the area by the main entrance. Smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be in operating condition during the inspection.

Children and Staff files were reviewed during the inspection.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. 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

LPA advised the Facility on how to access forms and regulations on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov

No deficiencies were cited during the inspection.



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

Exit interview conducted with Director Susie Maroulakis. Appeal rights discussed and explained.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Katrina ChicoteTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Seung LeeTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3382
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2025
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