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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 485407185
Report Date: 01/22/2024
Date Signed: 01/22/2024 05:36:03 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/22/2024 05:36 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, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE FLOWERS MONTESSORI		FACILITY NUMBER:	485407185
ADMINISTRATOR:	GUILATCO, ANTOINETTE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3561 ALAMO DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(707) 474-8715
CITY:	VACAVILLE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95687
CAPACITY:	120	CENSUS: 94	DATE:	01/22/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:20 PM
MET WITH:	Jaclyn Smith - Center Director		TIME COMPLETED:	05:45 PM

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A required 3-Year inspection of the facility was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Melchisedeck Augustin, who met with Director, Jaclyn Smith. The facility has a toddler component to allow care to be provide for children between 18 through 36 months old. The facility file was reviewed prior to this inspection. A review of the personnel report on file indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Facility Representative 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’s operating hours are from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday to Friday. The facility was toured inside and outside and the floor and yard plan submitted by the licensee were verified. Parents used their electronic signature to sign-in/sign-out. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds and medications) were observed to be out of reach, inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe any poison(s) on the premise. The toys, floors, desks and other equipment and surfaces are clean, toxic free, safe and in good condition. There is drinking water available to children indoors and outdoors. There are drinking fountains in each classroom and on the playground. The children's bathrooms are in safe and sanitary condition. Food prep areas are clean. Food is properly stored and refrigerated as needed. There was no contaminated food observed. Garbage cans containing solid waste have tight fitting lids. LPA observed a working carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm, and fire extinguisher rated at least 2A10BC in the facility. Last emergency drill was conducted on 12/19/23.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Leslie Lepori	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melchisedeck Augustin	TELEPHONE: (707) 494-4918
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2024

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: LITTLE FLOWERS MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 485407185
	VISIT DATE: 01/22/2024

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The playground equipment and surface areas are in safe condition. There is artificial grass turf cushioning underneath climbing structures and/or play equipment to absorb falls. There are no bodies of water observed on the site. Director stated no weapons are stored on site, and none were observed. During today's inspection, staffing ratios were being met, and children were supervised by nine teachers. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. At least one staff member present during the inspection possessed current CPR and First Aid certifications, which expire in 10/27/2024. Five children’s (C1-C5) records were reviewed at 1:58 PM which revealed the Infant Needs and Services Plans had not been updated quarterly. Seven staff (S1-S5, AD & CD) records were reviewed at 2:17 PM which contained required staff Immunization records (IR), evidence of negative TB clearances, Health Screening (LIC 503), Employee Rights and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates.

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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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/.

Facility Representative 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Leslie Lepori	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melchisedeck Augustin	TELEPHONE: (707) 494-4918
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2024

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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: LITTLE FLOWERS MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 485407185
	VISIT DATE: 01/22/2024

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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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Jaclyn Smith. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediately civil penalty of $100. The following Title 22 Deficiency was cited during today’s inspection. Appeal Rights were provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Leslie Lepori	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melchisedeck Augustin	TELEPHONE: (707) 494-4918
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 01/22/2024 05:36 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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: LITTLE FLOWERS MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 485407185
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/22/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101419.3(a)

The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on LPA's review of Infant Needs and Services Plans were revealed that several children's plans had not been updated quarterly. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/05/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Center Director stated she would review the Infant Needs and Services Plans and she would work in joint participation with parents to update the plans, and she would submit the updated plans to the Department by 02/05/24 via mail or email. Email: melchisedeck.augustin@dss.ca.gov

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Leslie Lepori	TELEPHONE: (707) 588-5060
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melchisedeck Augustin	TELEPHONE: (707) 494-4918
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/22/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/22/2024

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