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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 483007899
Report Date: 02/16/2024
Date Signed: 02/16/2024 01:29:45 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, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME:	NEW HORIZONS A MONTESSORI SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	483007899
ADMINISTRATOR:	ANICETE, MARILYN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	900 FAIRGROUNDS DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(707) 644-5066
CITY:	VALLEJO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94589
CAPACITY:	45	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	02/16/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:45 AM
MET WITH:	Marilyn Anicete		TIME COMPLETED:	01:45 PM

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A required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Glenn Ouye. LPA met with licensee/director Marilyn Anicete. The licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

The facility operating hours are 7:00am to 6:30pm, Monday through Friday. This is a preschool program which operates in two large classrooms.The facility was toured inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Sign in/out records were reviewed and in compliance. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. The director stated there is insect spray in the facility which is stored in locked cabinet. LPA observed the toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces are clean, toxic free, safe, and in good condition.

Continued on LIC 809-C.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Leslie Lepori	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Glenn Ouye	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5042
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2024

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, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: NEW HORIZONS A MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 483007899
	VISIT DATE: 02/16/2024

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There is uncontaminated drinking water available to children indoors and outdoors, however the children drink bottled water. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. The center’s isolation area for any child who becomes ill while in care is located in the staff office. Children bring their own lunches to school, snacks are provided by the school. Snack menu is posted on the refrigerator but will be relocated closer to the front door.. There are working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers rated at least 2A10BC in the classrooms. LPA observed the playground equipment and surface areas were in safe condition. A soft pour cushioning under the climbing structure is used to absorb falls. There were no bodies of water observed on the site.

At least one staff member present during the visit possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications which was valid through June 2024.

Five children’s records were reviewed and contained complete and current information as required. Three staff files were reviewed and contained all records as required.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Leslie Lepori	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Glenn Ouye	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5042
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2024

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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, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: NEW HORIZONS A MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 483007899
	VISIT DATE: 02/16/2024

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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 PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

The licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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.

A notice of site visit was given to the licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee/director Marilyn Anicete.

There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Leslie Lepori	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Glenn Ouye	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5042
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2024

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