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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 130806397
Report Date: 02/24/2026
Date Signed: 02/24/2026 02:10:46 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/24/2026 02:10 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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:SMALL WORLD MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
130806397
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CLAUDIA GALLEGOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2450 PORTICO BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(760) 357-8701
CITY:CALEXICOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92231
CAPACITY: 71TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 16DATE:
02/24/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:10 AM
MET WITH:Claudia GallegoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:10 PM
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On February 24,2026 11:00 AM.,  Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shannan Williams, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Director, Claudia Gallego.  LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility indoors and outdoors.  This is a full day program which operates year around school year schedule.  Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM -6:00 PM.  There are currently 2 classrooms in operation.  The following ratios were observed:

Primary 2 (Is a Preschool classroom, Serves 2 to 3 years of age):
  • There were 5 children present and one staff
Primary 3 (Is a Preschool classroom, Serves children for transitional kindergarten 4-5 years of age):
  • There were 11 children present with 2 staff members


There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises.  Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items were not all made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.  Playground equipment is not all in safe condition or free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.  The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards.  All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition.  Floors in the facility are clean and safe.  All kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish and free of rodents/vermin.  All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately.  Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair.  Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors.  Areas around high climbing equipment, swings and slides have cushioning material to absorb falls.  The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents.  Facility did not have one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements. 
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rajani Goudreau
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Shannan Williams
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/20/2026
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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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 130806397
VISIT DATE: 02/24/2026
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A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained.  At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility or at offsite activities.  The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department.  The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day.  All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times.  Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care.  LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment.  LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training.  Menus are posted at least one week in advance where an authorized representative can view them.

Director 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.

This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) at this time. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services.  Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rajani Goudreau
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Shannan Williams
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2026
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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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 130806397
VISIT DATE: 02/24/2026
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LPA and Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, California Megan’s Law (www.meganslaw.ca.gov), Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

No deficiencies were cited in today's inspection.

An exit interview was conducted.  A copy of the report and appeal rights (LIC 9058) was provided to the Director, Claudia Gallego and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was given to Director and was advised it must remain posted for 30 days.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rajani Goudreau
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Shannan Williams
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2026
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