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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105007
Report Date: 06/03/2020
Date Signed: 06/03/2020 03:15:17 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376105007
ADMINISTRATOR:KELLY MCFARLANDFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8745 LA JOLLA SCENIC DRIVE N.TELEPHONE:
(858) 256-6800
CITY:LA JOLLASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92037
CAPACITY:66CENSUS: 0DATE:
06/03/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:30 PM
MET WITH:Kelly McFarlandTIME COMPLETED:
03:25 PM
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On 6/3/2020 at 2:30 PM, LPA Elise Read conducted a virtual case management inspection for the purpose of an increase of capacity. Due to COVID-19, this inspection was conducted via the Zoom app. LPA Read met with CEO Saied Nakhai and Director Kelly McFarland. During the inspection, there were 0 children in care, as the center was closed for the day.

The facility is requesting a capacity increase for their toddler option from 18 to 33 toddlers for a total capacity of 81 children.
The fire clearance was granted on 03/16/2020.

Facility was measured during inspection with LPA Joelle Redding on 09/26/2019. The measurements were as follows:
Toddler Room 1 (previously known as toddler room) measured at 705.4999 square feet, sufficient for 20 toddlers.
Toddler Room 2 (previously known as daycare room) measured at 458.57 square feet, sufficient for 13 toddlers.
Preschool Room 1 measured 922.0253 square feet, sufficient for 26 preschoolers.
Preschool Room 2 measured 758.364 square feet, sufficient for 22 preschoolers.

The preschool playground is separate from the toddler playground. The preschool playground measures at 6150 square feet, sufficient for 82 preschoolers.
The toddler playground measures at 1268.56 square feet, sufficient for 16 toddlers. A new playground waiver was granted by the Department to allow toddlers to use the playground on a scheduled basis due to space limitations.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elise ReadTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2240
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2020
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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LA JOLLA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105007
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2020
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The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. No hazards were noted. Medications are kept in a safe place, inaccessible to children. Bathrooms and hand washing areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Facility does not provide any meals or snacks to the children. All hazardous items are stored where they are inaccessible to children. The outdoor play areas are fenced and have enough cushioning under and around play structures, swings and slides. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. There is at least one staff present with a current CPR and First Aid certification. Facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com. Isolation area is the Director's office.

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.

No deficiencies are cited. A capacity increase to 81 children will be granted.

An exit interview was conducted with the licensee. Because this inspection was conducted virtually, LPA will email a copy of this report to licensee, as well as Notice of Site Visit and Appeal Rights. An email response from the licensee will act as their signature on this report. Licensee will send photo of Notice of Site Visit posted in a prominent place in the facility.

NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elise ReadTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2240
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/03/2020
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