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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701178
Report Date: 06/20/2023
Date Signed: 06/20/2023 12:26:52 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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501



FACILITY NAME:PINK TOWER MONTESSORI-INFANTFACILITY NUMBER:
376701178
ADMINISTRATOR:JAYASINGHE, CHANDANIFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:203 LAURINE LANETELEPHONE:
(760) 728-4754
CITY:FALLBROOKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92028
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 6DATE:
06/20/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Chandani JayasingheTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Keely Messerschmidt conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center, and the other licensed programs are: Preschool which was not inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:

· The following items were posted and updated where necessary:
- License
- Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148)
- Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393)
- Personal Rights (LIC613A)
- Child Car Seat Law
- Menu- parents provide meals
· The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met during this inspection
· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards.
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director
· There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Drinking water is provided in the indoor and outdoor activity space through filtered water system
· No medications at this time
· Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
· Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos MartinezTELEPHONE: 9517824950(951) 217-5452
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely MesserschmidtTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/20/2023
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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: PINK TOWER MONTESSORI-INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701178
VISIT DATE: 06/20/2023
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·All floors were observed to be clean and safe: parts of the floor in the infant room needs repair
· Highchairs and tables have broad-based legs and trays lock into place
· Changing tables are within arm’s reach of a sink; padding is at least 1” think with raised sides of at least 3” covered in washable vinyl or plastic
· Hand washing is completed before and after each diaper change and before feeding an infant
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition; there is at least 1 potty chair for every 5 potty-training infants
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fencing and free of hazards
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination
· All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
· Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill conducted on 3/3/23

A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
· Children’s records were found to be incomplete during this inspection.- See D page.
· A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 3/18/25
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 7/24
· Director completed Health and Safety Training
· All staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.
· 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 index clearances or exemptions.

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: Carlos MartinezTELEPHONE: 9517824950(951) 217-5452
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely MesserschmidtTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2023
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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: PINK TOWER MONTESSORI-INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701178
VISIT DATE: 06/20/2023
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Director was reminded that:
· Menus shall be posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child’s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall.
· The Director was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
· The Director can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 Director 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.

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.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.



The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos MartinezTELEPHONE: 9517824950(951) 217-5452
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely MesserschmidtTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2023
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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: PINK TOWER MONTESSORI-INFANT
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701178
VISIT DATE: 06/20/2023
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See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

1. LIC 500 Personnel Report
2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made& current designation is on file)

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.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Director Chandani Jayasinghe. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carlos MartinezTELEPHONE: 9517824950(951) 217-5452
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely MesserschmidtTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/20/2023
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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: PINK TOWER MONTESSORI-INFANT

FACILITY NUMBER: 376701178

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 06/20/2023

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:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/14/2023
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Director agrees to submit proof of vaccination to LPA by email. Licensee was reminded that per California Health and Safety Code Section 1548(b), 1568.0822(b), 1569.49(b), 1596.99(b), or 1597.58(b) that there would be a $100.00 Civil Penalty per day for every day the plan of correction is late.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/20/2023
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Director agrees to submit proof of Physical to LPA by email. Licensee was reminded that per California Health and Safety Code Section 1548(b), 1568.0822(b), 1569.49(b), 1596.99(b), or 1597.58(b) that there would be a $100.00 Civil Penalty per day for every day the plan of correction is late.
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: Carlos MartinezTELEPHONE: 9517824950(951) 217-5452
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely MesserschmidtTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/20/2023
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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: PINK TOWER MONTESSORI-INFANT

FACILITY NUMBER: 376701178

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 06/20/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/14/2023
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Director agrees to submit proof of Certifcates to LPA by email. Licensee was reminded that per California Health and Safety Code Section 1548(b), 1568.0822(b), 1569.49(b), 1596.99(b), or 1597.58(b) that there would be a $100.00 Civil Penalty per day for every day the plan of correction is late.
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101221(b)(8)(C)
Child's Records
(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (8) Medical assessment, including ambulatory status as specified in Section 101220, and the following health information: (C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized
representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/30/2023
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Director agrees to submit proof of LIC627 to LPA by email. Licensee was reminded that per California Health and Safety Code Section 1548(b), 1568.0822(b), 1569.49(b), 1596.99(b), or 1597.58(b) that there would be a $100.00 Civil Penalty per day for every day the plan of correction is late.
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: Carlos MartinezTELEPHONE: 9517824950(951) 217-5452
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely MesserschmidtTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/20/2023
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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: PINK TOWER MONTESSORI-INFANT

FACILITY NUMBER: 376701178

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 06/20/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101220.1(g)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/30/2023
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Director agrees to submit proof of vaccination to LPA by email. Licensee was reminded that per California Health and Safety Code Section 1548(b), 1568.0822(b), 1569.49(b), 1596.99(b), or 1597.58(b) that there would be a $100.00 Civil Penalty per day for every day the plan of correction is late.
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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: Carlos MartinezTELEPHONE: 9517824950(951) 217-5452
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely MesserschmidtTELEPHONE: (951) 782-4200
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/20/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/20/2023
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