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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701081
Report Date: 08/11/2022
Date Signed: 08/11/2022 02:11:51 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:GROWING MINDS MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376701081
ADMINISTRATOR:MAYRA MEZAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5136 BONITA ROADTELEPHONE:
(619) 267-0262
CITY:BONITASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91902
CAPACITY:109CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/11/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Mayra Meza & Paulina CervantesTIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 08/11/2022 at 11:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dana Stevens, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Director, Mayra Meza and Administrator, Pauline Cervantes. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Director stated there are currently 68 children enrolled however no children were present at the time of this inspection due to summer break. School sessions resume on Tuesday August 16, 2022. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. This facility provides care in five classrooms:
Pre-Primary Room (Ages 2.5 -3.5 years)
Toddler Room (Ages 18 months- 2.5 years)
Primary Room 1 (Ages 3-5 years)
Primary Room 2 (Ages 4-6 years)
Primary Room 3 (Ages 3-5) Currently not being used.

There were no bodies of water observed within the premises. Director stated there are no firearms/weapons on the grounds. Furniture and playground equipment are kept in good condition. The child care center is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets requirements. All toilets and hand washing facilities are safe and working in sanitary conditions. Drinking water is available both indoors and out. Children use individual, re-usable water bottles. Facility does not provide meals, all children bring lunch from home. Facility does have a kitchen and provides children with snacks twice a day . Facility's kitchen and food storage areas are clean and sanitary. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Outdoor activity space surface is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. All storage containers for solid waste have a tight-fitting covers that are kept on and in good repair. Roster and children and staff files were reviewed and found complete. Immunization records per SB792 was reviewed and in compliance. Mandated Reporter Training Certification was discussed. It can be taken at: www.mandatedreporterca.com

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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia GrayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana StevensTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
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 MINDS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701081
VISIT DATE: 08/11/2022
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Staff 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.

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

No deficiencies cited.

Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia GrayTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2258
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana StevensTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
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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