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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700140
Report Date: 03/10/2023
Date Signed: 03/10/2023 03:28:29 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108



FACILITY NAME:MONTESSORI EAST COUNTY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376700140
ADMINISTRATOR:ANDREA LAUBFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:9840 MAINE AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 561-0902
CITY:LAKESIDESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92040
CAPACITY:102CENSUS: 81DATE:
03/10/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Andrea LaubTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 3/10/23 at 10:30am, Licensing Program Analyst, Patrick Ma, met with Director Andrea Laub for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 81 children present with 11 teachers in 4 rooms. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates M – F from 7 - 5:30pm.

LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There is a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes have tight fitting lids and are in good repair.

Families provide lunches for their child and facility provides snacks. The snack menu is posted, changes are recorded, and menus are stored for 30 days. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats for easy passage and that mats are not blocking entrances or exits.

Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Medications are kept in the Director’s office in a high cabinet, inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade, separate from other programs. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Patrick MaTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2218
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108


FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI EAST COUNTY PRESCHOOL

FACILITY NUMBER: 376700140

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 03/10/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(2)
Personnel Requirements
(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on records review, 3 of 5 (S1 - S3) staff files reviewed were missing LIC 503 Health Screening. S3 was also missing immunizations records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/10/2023
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Director stated she will submit completed LIC 503s for missing staff records and provide proof of immunizations for S3 to LPA Ma via email (patrick.ma@dss.ca.gov) by 4/10/23
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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: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Patrick MaTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2218
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/10/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI EAST COUNTY PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700140
VISIT DATE: 03/10/2023
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LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. There is at least one staff present with 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.

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

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 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.
Licensee is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Select “Child Care” then “Quick Links” and Quarterly Updates. Select “Receive Important Updates” then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select “subscribe.”

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. LPA conducted child care quality management interview with facility representative Andrea Laub.

See LIC 809D for deficiency cited.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Andrea Laub. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Patrick MaTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2218
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/10/2023
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