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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 330910335
Report Date: 03/15/2024
Date Signed: 03/15/2024 01:44:48 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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501



FACILITY NAME:MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE DESERTFACILITY NUMBER:
330910335
ADMINISTRATOR:VERONICA GUTIERREZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:73-925 FRED WARING DRIVETELEPHONE:
(760) 773-0984
CITY:PALM DESERTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92260
CAPACITY:69CENSUS: 43DATE:
03/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Veronica Gutierrez TIME COMPLETED:
02:01 PM
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On March 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Anastasia Flores, conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:

· The following items were posted and updated where necessary:
- License
- Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148)
- Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393)
- Personal Rights (LIC613A)
- Child Car Seat Law
- Menu
· The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met during this inspection. LPA observed 20 children to two teachers in one classroom, and two teachers and Director to 23 children in the second classroom.
· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director.
· There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Bottled drinking water is provided in the indoor and outdoor activity space. Facility utilizes bottled water to fill up each child’s labeled water bottle daily.
· There were no children with medication at the time of inspection.
· Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
· Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia FloresTELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/15/2024
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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 330910335

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/15/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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101700(b)
Written Directives for Lead Testing
(b) All licensed Child Care Centers operating in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, shall test their water for lead pursuant to these written directives.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on file review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility has not notified our agency if lead testing was completed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/22/2024
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Director will provide to LPA Flores via email a letter stating the facility does not utilize the faucet water for food preparation or drinking with a facility sketch, and what the facility utilizes for water when children are in care. LPA Flores observed bottled water for the children at time of inspection.
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: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia FloresTELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/15/2024
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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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 330910335
VISIT DATE: 03/15/2024
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·All floors were observed to be safe and clean.
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination, children provide their own lunches.
· All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements (electronic app)
· Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 02/27/24.

A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
· Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· Staff record review indicates that all staff present, meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.
· A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 08/2025.
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 04/2024.
· Director completed Health and Safety Training on 06/27/2021.
· A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send them email inquiries 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/process.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia FloresTELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2024
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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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 330910335
VISIT DATE: 03/15/2024
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Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.

For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP)
· CCC did not complete testing prior to their deadline. Deficiency was issued.

LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.




The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia FloresTELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2024
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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, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
FACILITY NUMBER: 330910335
VISIT DATE: 03/15/2024
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The director was asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days:
1. LIC 500 Personnel Report
2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made& current designation is on file)

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies

During the exit interview, the Director, Veronica Gutierrez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, LIC809D, TV9102A was reviewed with the Director, Veronica Gutierrez. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anastasia FloresTELEPHONE: (951) 533-2031
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/15/2024
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