364842571-3-22-2023-09-CC-SBRR-CQ72QA-20230322173536

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364842571
Report Date: 03/22/2023
Date Signed: 03/22/2023 05:35:57 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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	MONTESSORI KIDS LAND ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	364842571
ADMINISTRATOR:	BAKSHI, LALITA		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	31587 ALTA VISTA DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(909) 794-8530
CITY:	REDLANDS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92373
CAPACITY:	12	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	03/22/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:15 PM
MET WITH:	Director Lalita Bakshi		TIME COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

NARRATIVE
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 03/22/2023 at 12:15 PM A required – 1 year inspection is being conducted as part of a compliance review. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Kimberly Williams, were greeted by Licensee Lalita Bakshi and granted entry to tour the Infant Center, inside and out. The following was observed: Days and Hours of Operation: Monday Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: Food Service; Reporting Requirements Physical Plant; Care and Supervision; Children Records; Staff Records; Staffing Ratio and Capacity and Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except as noted on the LIC809-D. The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days if changes have been made: 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) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility 6. LIC200 Application form with Changes. 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; Menu · The facility is operating within the terms of the license. · Facility is clean, safe and sanitary and in good repair.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2023

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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI KIDS LAND ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 364842571
	VISIT DATE: 03/22/2023

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· Appropriate supervision and Ratios were met during this inspection. A census of 5 children were supervised by 2 staff.
· Rooms and activity areas are physically separated from other components.
· Rooms are equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition
· Uncontaminated drinking water is provided in both the indoor and outdoor activity areas by public water supply and filtered water. Parents bring water bottles and sippy cups for infants in care and filtered water.
· Napping equipment is sufficient for capacity and meets licensing requirements.
· Rooms are clean and free of hazards.
· Materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free.
· No weapons stored at the facility
· There are no bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Medications are NOT stored where inaccessible to infants.
· Center is equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day.
· Toxins are locked and Hazards are stored where inaccessible to infants.
· Toileting area was observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition.
· Outdoor play area is physically separated by appropriate fencing and free of hazards.
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
· There is sufficient cushioning material under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and similar equipment: rubber turf and artificial grass
· Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents.
· Food preparation area is clean and free of vermin.
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination.
· All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· Individual feeding and Infant needs and service plans were reviewed and are complete for each individual infant.
· Infants up to 12 months shall have a sleeping plan as required with documentation of date, name, time of 15-minute check and staff initials. The sleep checks are documented electronically in Bright-wheel app with staff initials next to times.
· Infant files were reviewed and are NOT complete, 3 of 5 children did not have the LIC9227 Individual Infant Sleep Plan on file.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI KIDS LAND ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 364842571
	VISIT DATE: 03/22/2023

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· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements: The facility uses Bright-wheel app and waiver on file for electronic sign in/out.
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 07/20/2024
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 04/2024
· Director completed Health and Safety Training on file.
· Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are complete.
· Staff have received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions
· Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last earthquake drill on 03/06/2023 with 17 children present for earthquake and 10/14/2022 for Fire drill 12 children present
· 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,
· Licensee was informed of the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes.
· A review of staff records on 03/22/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
· Documentation of Lead Testing is on file: NOT ON FILE
· AB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 –
The bill 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.
· AB605 – Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021
· 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.
· Please subscribe at www.childcareadvocatesprogram to receive Department updates. They will be sent directly to your e-mail account once you have set up an account.
Duty Officer is available to answer questions Mon. – Fri. at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766).

For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI KIDS LAND ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 364842571
	VISIT DATE: 03/22/2023

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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

Facility Director Lalita Bakshi, was reminded that all adults 18 and over working in the facility, 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 licensed 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. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov for Riverside Regional Office.

LPA and LPM discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director Lalita Bakshi, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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/process.

See Type B Deficiencies cited this visit. Civil Penalties not issued this visit

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Lalita Bakshi.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI KIDS LAND ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 364842571
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/22/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101439.1(f)(1)(A)

Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment

(f) Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows. (1) Pacifiers shall be allowed in the crib if the following provisions are in place: (A) There shall not be anything attached to the pacifier. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPA Susan Brewer's observation during today's inspection, the licensee Lalita Bakshi, did not comply with the section cited above in 1 infant child was observed to be napping at 12:49 PM, and was utilizing a pacifier in their mouth with a lanyard attached to the pacifier and their clothing while they were sleeping in a crib, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/23/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Director Lalita Bakshi, removed the lanyard from the pacifier during the inspection. The director agrees to notify the parents of enrolled infants the usage of lanyards is discontinued. Proof of notification will be submitted to Community Care Licensing before the close of business day on 03/23/2023, by fax, mail or e-mail.

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Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. 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 by admission the director Lalita Bakshi, stated that the facility has been tested for lead, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 04/21/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The licensee Lalita Bakshi, agrees to provide proof of a scheduled date for lead testing my an approved vendor on or before 04/21/2023 and submit proof of scheduling by fax, mail or e-mail, on or before 04/21/2023.

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) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2023

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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
INLAND EMPIRE CHILD, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI KIDS LAND ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 364842571
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/22/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101430(a)(3)(A)(4)

Infant Care Activities

(A) Staff shall place infants up to 12-months of age on their backs for sleeping. (4) Infants with an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] that have Section C of the form completed and signed by an authorized representative shall be placed on their back when first laid down to sleep. In the event the infant changes position, the infant may remain in the alternative position. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee Lalita Baishi, did not comply with the section cited above in 3 of 5 infants present and in care did not have the LIC9227 Individual Infant Safe Sleeep Plans on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/29/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The director agrees to have the LIC9227 forms completed for required infant age enrolled children 1, 4 and 5 identified on the confidential names list, on or before 03/29/2023 and submit proof of completion to the department by fax, mail or email.

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: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susan Brewer	TELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/22/2023

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