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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376600824
Report Date: 08/11/2022
Date Signed: 08/11/2022 03:05:04 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/11/2022 03:05 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:GROWING PLACE MONTESSORI, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
376600824
ADMINISTRATOR:CHRISTINE ALDERMANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:13242 POMERADO ROADTELEPHONE:
(858) 679-1554
CITY:POWAYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92064
CAPACITY: 108TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 75CENSUS: 64DATE:
08/11/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:45 AM
MET WITH:Christine AldermanTIME COMPLETED:
03:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tyra Block, conducted an unannounced annual inspection with the facillty representatives. Upon arrival LPA met with Jackie Clegg and was introduced to Christine Alderman as the facility was toured and census taken. Present were 64 children and 21 staff (Rm1-3:13, Rm2- 2:12, Rm5- 2:17, Rm6-2:11, Rm7-2:11). The facility was within ratio and capacity. All staff had criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions and were associated to the facility. The center was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The fire extinguisher (inspected 1/13/22), carbon monoxide detector (located in rooms 1/2 and 6/7), and smoke detector/ fire alarm meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There are no bodies of water present. Director states that there are no weapons on the premises. At least one staff that opens and closes has First Aid and CPR certification. Staff and children records were reviewed and found to be in order. A fire drill/ earthquake drill is practiced and logged at least every 6 months, the last date drills were conducted were 3/8/22 and 4/18/22. Mandated reporter certifications were current and on file. A current roster is maintained and provided to LPA. All toilets and water faucets are in working order. Outdoor playground was observed to have cushioning around climbing structures.

Children were observed to be under visual supervision. The classroom and restrooms have adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation. All floors appeared to be safe and clean. Furniture, children's cubbies, toys and napping equipment appeared to be in good condition. Trash cans have tight-fitting cover. Medication policies and procedures were reviewed. Snacks are provided during the morning and afternoon, menus are posted.. All food was inspected and protected from contamination. Sign in/out sheets were reviewed showing parent/guardian’s signature and time of day recorded. The kitchen and storage areas appeared to be clean. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition with sufficient shade. Drinking water is available inside the classrooms and outdoor play area.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tyra Block
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/11/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/11/2022
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, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: GROWING PLACE MONTESSORI, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600824
VISIT DATE: 08/11/2022
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and older, 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 Family Child Care Home. 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.

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 Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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. “And document your 809 - 809D if there are any deficiencies.

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. Applicant was encouraged to subscribe.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tyra Block
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2022
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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: GROWING PLACE MONTESSORI, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376600824
VISIT DATE: 08/11/2022
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Facility Representative is advised to regularly visit the Community Care Licensing WEB SITE: http://www.ccld.ca.gov/ for forms and updated regulation information. Duty Line was provided: (619) 767-2248. Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov.

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/inspection-process.

No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Facility was provided a copy of the appeal rights form LIC 9058 and the signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the facility representative, .

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tyra Block
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2022
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