414004107-8-29-2022-05-CC-MROZ-CHRU47-20220829151440

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414004107
Report Date: 08/29/2022
Date Signed: 08/29/2022 03:14:52 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/29/2022 03:14 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, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME:	HIGHLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	414004107
ADMINISTRATOR:	WALSH, MOLLY		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	614 HIGHLAND AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(650) 347-6450
CITY:	SAN MATEO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94401
CAPACITY:	26	CENSUS: 21	DATE:	08/29/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:15 PM
MET WITH:	Molly Walsh Hanlon		TIME COMPLETED:	03:45 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marie Rodriguez made an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Director Molly Walsh Hanlon and explained purpose of inspection. Present at the school were the Director, four teachers, and 21 preschool age children. School is operating within capacity requirements and in compliance with child to staff ratio. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. LPA inspected the school inside and outside with Director for health and safety hazards. There are no bodies of water, firearms, or weapons on the premises. The school is in good repair with proper temperature and ventilation and is free of any hazards. All furniture is in good condition. Classrooms have age appropriate toys and equipment. Napping equipment in classrooms are in good repair and is properly stored when not in use. A first aid kit is available at the school. All cleaning products and toxins are inaccessible to children. Outdoor play area is fenced for supervision. Outdoor toys and equipment are age appropriate and in good condition. Play structures are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate cushioning underneath the play structures. All required postings are properly posted on the bulletin board at the front of the school. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided by the school. Snack menu is posted. Children bring their own lunch. Kitchen area is inaccessible to children. Kitchen area is clean and free of any toxins or contamination. All food is properly stored to avoid contamination. All storage containers for solid waste have a proper lid. School has a two bathrooms with one toilet and one sink. Bathroom areas appear to be clean, in good repair, and free of any hazards. There is a separate bathroom for staff usage on the premises. Last emergency drill was conducted on August 2022. Emergency drills are conducted at least once every month and are properly logged. Sign-in/out sheets are done electronically. The school has a complete electronic record of sign-in/out sheets by authorized pickup person. There is a working fire alarm system throughout the center. A carbon monoxide detector and a fully charged fire extinguisher are in each classroom and a working telephone is available on-site.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Daniel J Oquendo	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/29/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022

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, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME: HIGHLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 414004107
	VISIT DATE: 08/29/2022

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Ten children records reviewed were complete. All children have a record of emergency identification information on file. Five staff records reviewed were complete. All staff have a criminal record clearance on file. All staff have current pediatric first aid/CPR certificates on file which expire in August 2024.

No deficiencies cited today under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12.

Facility representative was reminded about Mandated Reporter training available on CCLD website. Training must be completed every 2 years by all staff hired. Training can be taken online at www.mandatedreporterca.com. If training is not available in native language, a statement can be written stating exemption until the translation is available.

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, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (US DOJ) 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.

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.

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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Daniel J Oquendo	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/29/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME: HIGHLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 414004107
	VISIT DATE: 08/29/2022

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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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative Molly Walsh Hanlon.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Daniel J Oquendo	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Marie Rodriguez	TELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/29/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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