434413022-10-14-2022-52-CC-MESA-CK7UWN-20221014155700

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434413022
Report Date: 10/14/2022
Date Signed: 10/14/2022 03:57:07 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/14/2022 03:57 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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	DAY STAR MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC.		FACILITY NUMBER:	434413022
ADMINISTRATOR:	REGINE MONINA GANGOSO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	215 DEMPSEY ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(408) 263-1618
CITY:	MILPITAS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95035
CAPACITY:	150	CENSUS: 68	DATE:	10/14/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Danah Topacio		TIME COMPLETED:	04:15 PM

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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 Friday, October 14, 2022 at 12:30 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an unannounced Required One (1) Year visit. LPA met with the Director Danah Topacio and explained the nature of site visit. Present on this visit were 19 staff 68 preschool children. The facility operates from Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Director. The facility has a three Preschool Classrooms which are Dia, Luz, and Estrella. The Preschool has a Toddler Program that is operating in Classroom Luna and Sol. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules, Menus and Waiver were observed to be posted. The facility is within Staff to Children ratio today. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. The classrooms, staff restroom, storage room, outdoor activity space and office area were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment such as cribs, mats, cots, tables, changing tables, and chairs were age appropriate and were in god condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Food and beverages were kept protected against contamination and spoilage. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Children's lunches are brought from home and or facility's pre-selected meal option through a third party food provider (School Caterer). Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. children. Drinking water are arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. Outdoor activity space for the Toddler Program is separated from the Preschool Program. The outdoor activity spaces are fenced and play equipment were maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water are arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. SEE 809 C.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/14/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/14/2022

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: DAY STAR MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 434413022
	VISIT DATE: 10/14/2022

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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

LPA reviewed the following with the Director;
1. Facility file which Fire and Earthquake Drills were conducted and documented on 9/16/22 and 6/13-17//22 respectively.
2. Children’s Sign in and Out Records for today.
3. Children's checklist in each room that includes the Napping Log for the Toddler Component.
4. Staff Files. Each file includes Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Clearance, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Education Qualification, records of immunization (Measles and Pertussis), and Training such as the AB1207 Mandated Reporter Certification. There are Teachers with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection.
5. Children Files. Each child’s file contains but not limited to Toddler Needs and Services Plan, Incident/Injury Report, Medication Record, Transition Notice Record, records of receipt for Parents' Rights Notice, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form and Immunization.
LPA also obtained copies of the Facility's updated Personnel Report, Child Care Facility Roster, October 2022 Menu, Facility's current Enrollment Packet and updated LIC 610.
LPA Estoesta discussed and provided copies of the following;
1. Provider Information for Parents & Families about Lead Poisoning and reminded that licensee must provide the Risks and Effects of Lead Poisoning PUB 515 flyer to parents and families upon enrolling or reenrolling.
2. PIN 21-21 CCP RELEASE OF THE WRITTEN DIRECTIVES FOR LEAD TESTING OF WATER IN LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS PER AB 2370
3. Guardian New User Information
4. LIC 311 D
SEE 809 C.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/14/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/14/2022

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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: DAY STAR MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC.	FACILITY NUMBER: 434413022
	VISIT DATE: 10/14/2022

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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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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.

Directors were 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.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed at the time of the visit.

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 conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Danah Topacio

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/14/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/14/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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