<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700496
Report Date: 11/01/2022
Date Signed: 11/01/2022 02:29:01 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 11/01/2022 02:29 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:BETH MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
376700496
ADMINISTRATOR:LINA WOLFFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8660 GILMAN DRIVETELEPHONE:
(858) 452-3030
CITY:LA JOLLASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92037
CAPACITY:108CENSUS: 75DATE:
11/01/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Director Lina WolfTIME COMPLETED:
01:15 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 11/2/2022 at 11:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst, Joelle Redding, met with Director Lina Wolf and Co-Director Cecilia Krongold for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 75 children present with 12 teachers as follow: Toddler Option Room Eliat: 8 childen with two teachers; Toddler Option Room Akko: 10 children with a teacher and an Aide with 6 units; Toddler Option Room Netana: 11 children with two teachers; Preschool Room Tel Aviv: 19 children with two teachers; Preschool Room Haifa: 18 children with two teachers; Preschool Room Jerusalem: 17 children with two teachers. Facility is within ratio and capacity.

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 are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. All storage containers and trashes containing solid waste have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. Children bring their own lunches and snacks. Emergency snack is on hand. 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 they are not blocking entrances or exits. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are kept in the office and classroom (epipen) , 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 areas are fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade, separate from other programs. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. Portable water is used outdoors. There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/01/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 4


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: BETH MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700496
VISIT DATE: 11/01/2022
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
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.

LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. There are several 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.



Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is the Director's office. The facility has sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Reporting requirements for positive Covid-19 results in children or staff were discussed to include contact with County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident if two or more cases.

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 . Services are in place today.

Director 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 signed up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 4
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: BETH MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700496
VISIT DATE: 11/01/2022
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
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
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

LPA conducted child care quality management interview with Co-Director Cecilia Krongold. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with both the Director Lina Wolf and the Co-Director Cecilia Krongold.

See LIC 809D for Type B deficiencies

NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha AskewTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2155
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 4
Document Has Been Signed on 11/01/2022 02:29 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: BETH MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700496

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/01/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on Record Review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that Staff #4 and 5 did not have proof of immuity to Meales on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 11/29/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Directors state that they will ensure that proof of immunity to Measles is on file for Staff #4 and 5 by the plan of correction date, and proof of correction will be sent to Licensing.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101229.1(b)
Sign In and Sign Out
(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
1
2
3
4
Based on record review and interview with Director Lina Wolf, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that there were several children in each classroom who had been signed in by staff when the person bringing the child to the facility did not. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/29/2022
Plan of Correction
1
2
3
4
Directors state that they will no longer sign in for the person(s) dropping the children. An email will be sent to the families to remind them. Staff will highlight the missing sign in so the person(s) who dropped the child off can correct the mistake. A copy of the email will be sent to Licensing.

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: Joelle ReddingTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2222
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/01/2022
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 4