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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013423095
Report Date: 02/01/2024
Date Signed: 02/01/2024 03:59:00 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/01/2024 03:59 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, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:PRIDE IN LEARNING MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
013423095
ADMINISTRATOR:LEON, DARA E.FACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1707 GOULDIN ROADTELEPHONE:
(510) 219-5189
CITY:OAKLANDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94611
CAPACITY: 29TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 29CENSUS: 14DATE:
02/01/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:15 PM
MET WITH:Dara LeonTIME COMPLETED:
04:45 PM
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On 2/1/24 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monica Mathur and Diana Campos conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection at Pride In Learning Montessori School. LPAs met with Director, Dara Leon and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operates an Infant Program with Toddler Component in 2 rooms. Present during inspection were 5 infants, 9 toddlers with 3 teachers, 1 aide and Director. They were in compliance with ratio requirement during inspection. Infants were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers.

Indoor Space: Rooms and in-use areas were inspected. Food storage areas were sanitary. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Napping equipment is appropriate. The infant changing table has raised sides at least 3 inches in height, a vinyl changing pad at least 1 inch thick and in good condition. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. LPA observed a working fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Outdoor Space: Outdoor activity space was inspected and observed to be safe. The play equipment is age appropriate and maintained in good condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed.
File Review: Sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. A sample of children and staff files was taken for review. Some children files did not have Physician's Report LIC701, Sleep Log . Staff were missing Infant/Toddler Units. There was at least one staff member with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. A copy of Children Roster was obtained.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/01/2024
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, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: PRIDE IN LEARNING MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423095
VISIT DATE: 02/01/2024
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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 childcare 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). Center did not complete testing prior to their deadline. LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

Director 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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.

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-carecenters/.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: PRIDE IN LEARNING MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423095
VISIT DATE: 02/01/2024
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Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare 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.

In the areas that were evaluated, regulatory violations were cited and technical violations issued. See page 809D. LPAs provided extensive consultation and technical assistance, resources for Safe Sleep, teacher qualifications, lead testing, records to be maintained at a center LIC311A, Caregiver Background Check Process, information on PINS and Newsletters. Director is encouraged to stay up-to-date with new regulations and compliance with licensing requirements.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Dara Leon. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Monica Mathur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/01/2024
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Created By: Monica Mathur On 02/01/2024 at 02:51 PM
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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
, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: PRIDE IN LEARNING MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423095

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/01/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101416.2(b)(2)
(b) Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. (1) After employment, a teacher who has not completed the course work required in (c)(1) below shall complete, with passing grades, at least two units each semester or quarter until the education requirements are met.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 3 out of 4 staff present did not have infant units which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/01/2024
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BY Due Date 3/1/24 Director agreed to submit a plan of correction.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101220)a)
Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. (1) Such assessment shall be performed by, or under the supervision of, a licensed physician, and shall not be more than one year old when obtained.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 4 files reviewed did not have Physician's Report LIC701 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/01/2024
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By 3/1/24 Director agreed to obtain medical assessements for all missing files.
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:Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Monica Mathur
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/01/2024


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