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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334844578
Report Date: 06/18/2021
Date Signed: 06/25/2021 04:40:19 PM

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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	MONTY'S MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CALIMESA		FACILITY NUMBER:	334844578
ADMINISTRATOR:	GARCIA, MONIQUE		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	9580 CALIMESA BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(909) 795-2472
CITY:	CALIMESA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92320
CAPACITY:	16	CENSUS: 2	DATE:	06/18/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:32 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Monique Garcia		TIME COMPLETED:	03:35 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	On 06/18/2021 at 11:32am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Destinee Hogue conducted a required 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: This is a combination center and the other licensed programs is the Preschool which was also inspected on this date. A review of a sampling of the staff records and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation. The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days: 1. LIC610 Emergency & Disaster Plan (Director agreed to update document and agreed to submit an updated copy once available) 2. Parent Handbook/Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/fee schedule (currently under revision, Director agreed to submit an updated copy once available) 3. LIC309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made) 4. LIC308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made) · The following items have been posted and are 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 - Snack Menu

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Destinee Hogue	TELEPHONE: (951) 218-5196
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/18/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2021

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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MONTY'S MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CALIMESA	FACILITY NUMBER: 334844578
	VISIT DATE: 06/18/2021

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· The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met during this inspection.
· 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, Monique Garcia
· 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.
· Filtered water in water jugs is supplied in the indoor activity space
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children
· Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
· Poisons and toxins are locked
· All floors shall be clean and safe
· Sanitation solution is out of the reach of infants
· High Chairs and tables have broad based legs and trays lock into place
· Changing tables are within arm’s reach of a sink; padding is at least 1” think with raised sides of at least 3” covered in washable vinyl or plastic
· Hand washing is completed before and after each diaper change and before feeding an infant
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition; there is at least one potty chair for every five potty-training infants
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences.
- During LPA's inspection of the infant playground, LPA observed animal feces in the corner of the play yard, bird feces on more than one playground equipment and toys used by infants, red ant beds located throughout the infant playground, piece of animal fur which appeared to be from a dead animal, and the outdoor play house is filled with debris (small sticks, sand, and leaves). See LIC809D for cited deficiencies.
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment. LPA observed two children toys that were cracked at the handle and not in good condition. See LIC809D for cited deficiencies.
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination; it is also labeled and dated
· All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Destinee Hogue	TELEPHONE: (951) 218-5196
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/18/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2021

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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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MONTY'S MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CALIMESA	FACILITY NUMBER: 334844578
	VISIT DATE: 06/18/2021

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·Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by filtered water jugs with personal water bottles, and paper cups are available for use.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 07/21/2021
· A review of children’s records was conducted, and records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months
· A review of staff records on 06/18/2021 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
· A review of staff records indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.
· Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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) / (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
· For more information on SIDS and Safe Sleep Environments, please visit:
California Department of Public Health – California SIDS Program: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/SIDS/pages/default.aspx
AAP – Safe Sleep Campaign: http://www.healthychildcare.org/sids/html
AAP-Free Training: Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Early Education and Child Care: http://shop.aap.org/Reducing-the-Risk-of-SIDS-in-Early-Education-and-Child-Care
And Caring for our Children, Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS/Suffocation Risk Reduction: http://cfoc/nrckids/org/standardview/spccol/safe_sleep
-AB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 - An act amending Sections 1596.866 and 1596.8661 and adding Sections 1596.7996 and 1597.16 to the Health and Safety Code for the education of risks and effects of lead exposure in child care facilities and for the testing of drinking water in licensed child care centers. Licensed providers have access to a document regarding lead toxicity prevention created in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to provide to parents/guardians of newly enrolled or reenrolled children with information on the following:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Destinee Hogue	TELEPHONE: (951) 218-5196
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/18/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2021

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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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MONTY'S MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CALIMESA	FACILITY NUMBER: 334844578
	VISIT DATE: 06/18/2021

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· Risks and effects of lead exposure
· Blood lead testing recommendations and requirements
· Options for obtaining blood lead testing, including any programs that offer free or discounted tests
This printable document (Lead Poisoning Facts) is located here as well as on the Child Care Licensing website. The bill also requires that that the Department add instruction on the prevention of lead exposure to the Preventative Health and Safety Training curriculum for providers licensed on or after July 1, 2020. Finally, it requires that all Child Care Centers, operating in a building constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have their drinking water tested for excessive lead levels, on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023. Child Care Centers must thereafter test their drinking water every five years after the date of the initial test. The Department must adopt regulations in consultation with the State Water Resources Control Board for the implementation of
the requirements for the testing of drinking water for lead in Child Care Centers by January 1, 2021. The regulations shall include requirements to ensure the collection and submission of valid water samples.
-AB605 – Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021 - An act amending Sections 1596.76, 1596.955 and 1596.956 and adding Section 1596.951 to the Health and Safety Code to address requirements for a single license and extend the period for possible participation in the toddler programs. It requires the California Department of Social Services, in consultation with stakeholders, to adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a Child Care Center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age children. It also requires, before January 1, 2024, that all Child Care Centers transition to one-center licenses. Access to forms & Regulations for Child Care Centers online at www.ccld.ca.gov.
-AB2960 – Child care and development services, online portal – Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive child care and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022. Further, the bill would require the SSPI to submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2021, proposing plans for enhancements to the online portal and inclusive of a comprehensive implementation plan, based on recommendations from the workgroup.
-Effective January 1, 2017 – Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. For additional information regarding car seat laws see www.chp.ca.gov

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Destinee Hogue	TELEPHONE: (951) 218-5196
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/18/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2021

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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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MONTY'S MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CALIMESA	FACILITY NUMBER: 334844578
	VISIT DATE: 06/18/2021

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-The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

-The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm at (951)782-4200

An exit interview was conducted and during the interview, Director, Monique Garcia confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

See LIC809D for cited deficiencies

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND LPA VERIFIED THAT IT WAS POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY BEFORE LEAVING. THE LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THAT IT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS. This report must be available for review, upon request, for the next 3 years.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Destinee Hogue	TELEPHONE: (951) 218-5196
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/18/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2021

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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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MONTY'S MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CALIMESA	FACILITY NUMBER: 334844578
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/18/2021

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 06/18/2021 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies (o) Playground equipment...(1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement was not met as evidence by:
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on LPA's inspection of the infant playground, LPA observed bird feces and outdoor debris on playground equipment and toys which is often used by infants. LPA also observed two children toys with cracked and loose handles. Per Director the children were last outside on 06/17/21, and during today's inspection LPA did not observe any infants in the outside play area. This is a potential health safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	the outside play area. Director agrees to create a log which the staff member will document the day and time the play area is checked and document hazards observed at the time of assessment. Play area shall be checked daily and checked prior to infant use. Director understands a copy of this log shall be available upon request.
Type B 07/09/2021 Section Cited	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Outdoor Activity Space. (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained...(2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on LPA's inspection of the infant playground, LPA observed animal feces on the ground of the play yard, red ant beds located throughout the infant playground, and a piece of dead animal fur with ants and flies on it. Per Director, the children did not play outside today, and were last outside on 06/17/21. LPA did not observe any children on the infant playground at the time of this inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Director stated she will purchase an equipment tarp, and will submit proof of correction, once the tarp is installed. Proof of correction due by: 07/09/2021.

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: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Destinee Hogue	TELEPHONE: (951) 218-5196
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/18/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2021

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