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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020087
Report Date: 03/02/2023
Date Signed: 03/02/2023 12:22:36 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:	BRIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC.		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020087
ADMINISTRATOR:	SAKINA S. BASRAI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3010 GLENDALE BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(323) 928-2244
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90039
CAPACITY:	33	CENSUS: 24	DATE:	03/02/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:55 AM
MET WITH:	Sakina Basrai, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	12:40 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) Mireya Garcia conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA met with Director, Sakina S. Basrai, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility indoors and outdoors. This facility operates Monday-Friday from 8:00am-6:00pm. Per Director, this facility has thirty-seven (37) preschoolers enrolled however, the maximum of children cared for in one day is thirty-three (33). This facility has a capacity of thirty-three (33) children; Children from ages 2 until entry into First grade. There are twenty-four (24) children present with three (3) staff. All areas used by the children were inspected. This program consists of 2 classrooms: Room 1 and Room 2. Upon arrival, the following staff were present during this inspection: RM 1: Staff #1 with eight (8) preschoolers; RM 2: Staff #2 with nine (9) preschoolers and Staff #3 with seven (7) preschoolers were observed in the outside play yard. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times. LPA observed the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was 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. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. There are chairs and a cot can be placed in the office. 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. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 1 OF 3.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mireya Garcia	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3390
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/02/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/02/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020087
	VISIT DATE: 03/02/2023

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Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides AM snack and PM snack. Per Director the families bring children their breakfast, lunch and they have the option to bring snacks. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Per Director, children bring their water bottles from home and there is filtered water available in the classroom if needed. LPA observed children’s water bottles in the indoors and outdoors that is kept accessible to children in care. 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. Director states that there are no poisons stored at the facility.

Facility has one functioning dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meets statutory requirements. At 9:23 a.m., the smoke/carbon monoxide detector located in Room #1 was tested and is in operable condition. The facility representative 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. The Director states that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment and slides have sand cushioning. Site Director states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Facility is using Bright Wheel App digital portal use for the recording of sign in and sign out, classroom ratios and parent/staff communication platform. 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. LPA issued the Children’s Record Review (LIC 857) and the Review of Staff records (LIC 859) to the Director during this inspection. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mireya Garcia	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3390
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/02/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/02/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020087
	VISIT DATE: 03/02/2023

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SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the facility representative.

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

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

The following was discussed:

Reporting Requirements.
The facility shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: to be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations.
All personnel shall be in good health and shall be physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks; personnel that pose a threat to the health and safety of children shall be relieved of their duties.
All personnel shall be given on the job training in housekeeping, sanitation principles and universal health precautions.

LPA advised the facility representative to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Sakina S. Basrai.

REPORT ENDS HERE PAGE 3 OF 3.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brandi VanOosten	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mireya Garcia	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3390
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/02/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/02/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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