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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197420013
Report Date: 02/20/2025
Date Signed: 02/20/2025 02:36:54 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/20/2025 02:36 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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME:	MONTESSORI WOODLAND HILLS		FACILITY NUMBER:	197420013
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	ZOHRA BAREKZAI		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	6104 FALLBROOK AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(818) 340-4404
CITY:	WOODLAND HILLS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91367
CAPACITY: 18	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 13	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	02/20/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:10 PM
MET WITH:	Luana Madrigal, Director		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:55 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tatiana Bickham conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 2/20/2025. LPA arrived at the facility at 12:10 PM, identified self and met with Luana Madrigal, Director who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. This is an infant program which consists of 2 classrooms: Room 1 and Room 2. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. There were 5 infants and 2 staff present when LPA arrived. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. Infants in Room 1 and Room 2 have their own cubby to store their belongings. Infants also have their own storage for all diapering needs. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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 licensee [or facility representative] 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. Linens are brought from home and parents washed linens weekly or as needed. Each crib and mat are occupied by only one infant at time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and Page 1.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tatiana Bickham
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/20/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2025

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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI WOODLAND HILLS	FACILITY NUMBER: 197420013
	VISIT DATE: 02/20/2025

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pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing. Documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleeping position if it is other than on their back. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping.

All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe.

Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in classrooms. Per Director, older infants bring their own water bottle daily and water refills available with the use of water cooler system.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to infants, were inaccessible to infants. Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in each classroom.

All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids or solid waste bags shall be discarded immediately after each meal. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to infants were observed to be toxic-free Per Director, there are no firearms stored on the premises. LPA did not observe pools or bodies of water at the facility.

Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, 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 areas around or under high climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. LPA observed sun shade sails in the outdoor play yard. Per Director, potable water is available outdoors for drinking. LPA advised that no infants shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tatiana Bickham
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/20/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2025

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI WOODLAND HILLS	FACILITY NUMBER: 197420013
	VISIT DATE: 02/20/2025

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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 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 January 2023 in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection.

Infant’s Records were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. Infant's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. The person who signs the infant in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. Infant present were signed in.

LPA also reviewed staff records. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present did have proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. Staff present did have proof against TB, measles, pertussis, and influenza. During file review LPA observed one of the infant teachers did not have infant/toddler units, LPA informed the Director the teacher can only assist another teacher with the proper units and cannot be left alone with the infants until the course is complete.

First Aid supplies were observed in the Director’s office and classrooms. According to Director, medication is not administered at the facility. The facility was observed to be equipped with an isolation area for any infant who becomes ill and it is located in the Director’s office.

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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tatiana Bickham
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/20/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2025

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI WOODLAND HILLS	FACILITY NUMBER: 197420013
	VISIT DATE: 02/20/2025

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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/.

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.

Director 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.

There were no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Luana Madrigal.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tatiana Bickham
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/20/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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