376600137-5-11-2022-20-CC-MHEZ-CEC2BG-20220511171507

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600137
Report Date: 05/11/2022
Date Signed: 05/11/2022 05:15:21 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/11/2022 05:15 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:	TAPROOT MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL- LA MESA		FACILITY NUMBER:	376600137
ADMINISTRATOR:	KARLA UVINA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5173 GUAVA AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(619) 698-2903
CITY:	LA MESA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91941
CAPACITY:	34	CENSUS: 31	DATE:	05/11/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:30 PM
MET WITH:	Karla Uvina, Facility Director		TIME COMPLETED:	05:15 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 May 11, 2022 at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marie Hernandez, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with the facility director, Karla Uvina. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. This is a full day program which operates year around. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There are currently three classrooms in operation. The following ratios were observed in the Sensorial Classroom, there were eleven children with one teacher, in the Practical Life Classroom, there were eleven children with one teacher and in the Math/Language Classroom, there were eleven children with one teacher, ages 2 through 6 years old. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. The furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All toilets and hand-washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents during the inspection today. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Hernandez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2224
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/11/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2022

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: TAPROOT MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL- LA MESA	FACILITY NUMBER: 376600137
	VISIT DATE: 05/11/2022

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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 clearances or exemptions. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at off-site activities. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them. The required documents are posted. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted on 04/25/2022.

This facility currently does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). IMS was discussed Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. Community Care Licensing Duty Line: (619) 767-2248, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

An exit interview was conducted and LPA Marie Hernandez explained the inspection report with the Facility Director, Karla Uvina. The Director was provided the facility evaluation report, and the notice of site visit.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Gray	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Hernandez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2224
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/11/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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