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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493332
Report Date: 08/20/2024
Date Signed: 08/20/2024 01:06:14 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/20/2024 01:06 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:TODAYS MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
197493332
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		TRIGO, SANDYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:22566 VANOWEN STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 704-9225
CITY:WEST HILLSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91307
CAPACITY: 55TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 40CENSUS: 39DATE:
08/20/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Annual ContinuationUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Chereen Peretti, Administrator TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:21 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tatiana Bickham conducted an unannounced continuation random annual inspection on 08/20/2024. LPA arrived at the facility at 8:30 AM. LPA met with Administrator Chereen Peretti who guided LPA on tour of the facility. This is a preschool program licensed for 55 preschoolers. The preschool consists of 4 classrooms. Facility operation hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM.

All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff were present during this visit: Red Room: 2 Staff with 9 toddlers, Green Room: 2 staff with 8 preschoolers, Butterfly Room: 1 staff with 6 preschoolers, and Orange Room: 2 staff with 16 preschoolers. At 8:39 AM LPA also observed an armed security that was not part of the teacher child ratio. LPA did not observe a waiver on file for the armed security or a current fingerprint clearance.

Teacher/child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The center is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher at all times.

Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. Linens is given to the parents to take home each week to be washed. Napping equipment (mats) were observed in the rooms. Per Administrator, the isolation area is located in the office. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair in all restrooms.



General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed in the kitchen. Children bring their own water bottles, and the teachers fill them up through the day. No current Lead test is on file,
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tatiana Bickham
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/20/2024
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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: TODAYS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493332
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2024
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the center does not drink or cook with the water at the school.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children, are in a locked closet inaccessible to children. Smoke/Carbon monoxide detector was observed in the classroom and is operable.

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 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. Food is provided by the facility. The facility provides AM snack, lunch, and PM snack. First Aid supplies were observed. Per Administrator, medication is not administered 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 are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Teacher's fill up children's water bottles and bring them outside for outdoor drinking water. LPA advised that no children shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.

All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to children were observed to be toxic-free. There are no pools or bodies of water at the facility.

Children’s records were reviewed for Admission Agreement, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, LIC 613-Personal Rights, LIC 702-Health History, and LIC 701 Physicians Report, and Immunization Records.

Staff records were reviewed for Education, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, LIC503- Health Screening, Proof of immunization against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Preventative Health and Safety Training and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. No employees have a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate, Preventative Health and


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tatiana Bickham
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2024
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: TODAYS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493332
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2024
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Safety Training, and 1 staff is missing proof of immunization's against measles, pertussis and influenza. 1 staff is missing proof transcripts, and 1 staff does not the meet the qualifications for a fully qualified teacher.

Administrator 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 Childcare 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.

Based on the LPA’s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22.  Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. A violation regarding an uncleared adult warrants an immediate civil penalty of 500.00 and is hereby assessed, see LIC 421BG.



A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return.  A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year).  The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Administrator was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Administrator, Chereen Peretti. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/tion-process.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tatiana Bickham
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2024
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Created By: Tatiana Bickham On 08/20/2024 at 12:03 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: TODAYS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493332

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(g)(2)
Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. (2) Firearms and other weapons shall not be allowed on or stored on the premises of a child care center.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/28/2024
Plan of Correction
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Submit a waiver request to the Regional Office or LPA Biackham to have an armed security at the center by the date above.
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:Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Tatiana Bickham
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/20/2024


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Created By: Tatiana Bickham On 08/20/2024 at 12:34 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: TODAYS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493332

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
HSC
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.

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Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 persons which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/22/2024
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Submit a fingerprint request for the uncleared adult and any outside employees, submit to LPA the livescan for proof that the fingerprint process has started.
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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:Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Tatiana Bickham
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/20/2024


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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: TODAYS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493332

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 6 persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/17/2024
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Submit proof of completed Mandated Reporter Training for all staff by above date. Training must be taken every 2 years.
Training can be taken at mandatedreporterca.com
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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:Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Tatiana Bickham
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/20/2024


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