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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495321
Report Date: 01/03/2024
Date Signed: 01/03/2024 02:36:00 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:MONTANA PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197495321
ADMINISTRATOR:SIGALIT REDFIELDFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2621 WILSHIRE BLVDTELEPHONE:
(310) 663-2169
CITY:SANTA MONICASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90402
CAPACITY: 76TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 76CENSUS: 0DATE:
01/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:17 AM
MET WITH:Sigalit Redfield - ApplicantTIME COMPLETED:
02:48 PM
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On January 3, 2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler and Laticia Thompson made an announced visit to Montana Preschool, located at 2621 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA. 90402, for the purpose of conducting a Pre-licensing inspection. LPA's met with Sigalit Redfield - Applicant, who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a preschool license with a capacity of 76 children ages 2 - 5 years. The building is a single leveled building, with a two level open floor plan. Day care operational days and hours will be Monday – Friday/ 7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M; Saturday 7:00 A.M - 11:00 P.M.; Sunday 7:00 A.M - 6:00 P.M. Parents shall enter the center key coded gates located on the north and south side of the building or the rear gate near the alley. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Armando Reyes of the Santa Monica Fire Department.

The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Fire extinguishers were 2A10BC or larger, last serviced 10/29/2023

LPA's observed an operable carbon monoxide detector in the kitchen.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/03/2024
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 RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MONTANA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495321
VISIT DATE: 01/03/2024
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First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, ointments, and thermometer.

Age-appropriate furniture and equipment was observed in good repair.

Drinking water will be provided through filtered water dispensers.

The facility had central heating and cooling.

Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects or debris.

Adequate lighting was observed.

The classrooms were clean in good repair.

Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids.

No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed.

Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons shall be made inaccessible to children, or placed in a locked cabinet.

LPA's observed an separate isolation area near the kitchen, and a staff restroom,that will be used for isolation of ill children, the staff restroom and isolation area is located on the upper floor.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024
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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 RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MONTANA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495321
VISIT DATE: 01/03/2024
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The facility was equipped with a working telephone in the directors office.

Parents and authorized adults will sign children in and out, using their original signatures.

The required postings were also posted, applicant was advised that the postings shall be posted in a prominent area for viewing.

The center has a wheel chair lift for persons with disabilities.

Per Title 22, Section 101239.1(b)(3) states. Marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side.

Applicant shall add facility number to the building advertisement.

Measurements for the indoor activity space was 2306.35, which does not accommodate the requested capacity.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024
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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 RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MONTANA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495321
VISIT DATE: 01/03/2024
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FOOD SERVICE:

The center will provide meals. Weekly menus were posted for review.

LPA observed a full kitchen area, the kitchen was clean. The refrigerator did not have a thermostat the applicant shall provide a thermostat. Storage for foods were observed. Cabinet and drawers were made inaccessible to children. This area was clean, knives and sharp items were inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe any hazardous conditions.

Center shall devise an Incidental Medical Service (IMS) plan and provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), glucose monitors (diabetic) and children needing G-tube for feeding. IMS was discussed with the directors.

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5 toilets (with locking doors) and 6 sinks (one outdoors). Toilets and sinks were age appropriate. Applicant shall ensure that children are supervised at all times when using the restroom, ensuring no child is left or locked in the restrooms. LPA's observed a changing table within arms reach of a sink.

The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024
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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 RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MONTANA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495321
VISIT DATE: 01/03/2024
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good condition.

The play yard was gated with a 4 inch or higher gate.

Artificial grass was observed for cushioning under all climbing apparatus. Applicant was reminded that the sand box shall be maintained daily.

A water faucet was readily available for an outdoor water source.

LPA observed sail shades for shade and benches for resting.

No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today’s visit.

Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 2121.08, which did not accommodate the required outdoor activity space regulation.

Based on today’s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 65 children determined by the indoor activity space measurements and approval of the requested waiver.The applicant is requesting a waiver of Title 22, section 101238.3(a) – Outdoor Activity Space to accommodate their indoor capacity.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024
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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 RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MONTANA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495321
VISIT DATE: 01/03/2024
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Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 applicant 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 applicant 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 plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. Pg. 6
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024
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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 RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MONTANA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495321
VISIT DATE: 01/03/2024
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Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.



An exit interview was conducted and report discussed with Sigalit Redfield -applicant.

The following corrections were recommended:
Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons shall be made inaccessible to children, or placed in a locked cabinet.

Per Title 22, Section 101239.1(b)(3) shall marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side

Applicant shall add facility number to the building advertisement

The refrigerator did not have a thermostat the applicant shall provide a thermostat. Pg. 7

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/03/2024
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