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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495321
Report Date: 01/23/2026
Date Signed: 01/23/2026 03:31:22 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/
DIRECTOR:		SIGALIT REDFIELDFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:2621 WILSHIRE BLVDTELEPHONE:
(310) 663-2169
CITY:SANTA MONICASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90402
CAPACITY: 65TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 65CENSUS: 33DATE:
01/23/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Jeanette Viramontes (director)TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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On 1/23/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an unannounced visit to Montana Preschool for the purpose of conducting a case management -Licensee initiated inspection at 2621 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA. 90403. The center is a single-story building with 7 classrooms, with the main entrance located on the east side of the building. LPA met with Jeanette Viramontes (director) who provided a tour of the facility. The licensee is requesting to add a toddler component to an existing license 197495321, the licensee plans to reduce the existing preschool capacity to accommodate the addition, with 8 toddlers, ages 18 - 36 months and 57 preschool children ages 2 years - until entry into first grade. Daycare will be conducted Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. There is a fire clearance on file approved on 3/6/2025 by Alex Martinet of the Santa Monica Fire Department.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/23/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MONTANA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495321
VISIT DATE: 01/23/2026
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Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were observed in operable condition. Licensee was advised to add an additional detector that will ensure the alert is is heard in the lower level of the building.

First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, ointments, manuals and thermometer.

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

Mats were observed for napping; applicant was informed that bedding must be removed and stored separately when cots are stacked.

Cubbies were observed for children’s belongings.

Drinking water will be provided through filtered water dispensers.

The facility has heating and cooling units, temperature was comfortable for children in care. No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed.

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

Adequate lighting was observed.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MONTANA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495321
VISIT DATE: 01/23/2026
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LPA observed trash cans used for solid waste with tight-fitting lids.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, toxins or other poisons were observed inaccessible to children in care.

The director’s office and staff restroom will be used for isolation of ill children. Applicant was informed that there shall be a cot, mat, or crib readily available for ill children and that these children must be under direct visual supervision at all times.

The facility was equipped with a working telephones.

The classrooms were clean in good repair. Two classrooms will be dedicated to the toddler program, the classrooms are located on the upper level on west side of the lunch area. The licensee was reminded that children are to remain in the classrooms dedicated to the toddler program. Children must not commingle with other programs at any time. Children shall not be included in the rotation of activity areas outside of their designated classrooms without an approved waiver.

Parents and authorized adults will sign children in and out, using an electronic signing device. The applicant was informed that sign-in sheets must be maintained for a minimum of 30 days and readily available for review at the request of the department or its representative.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MONTANA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495321
VISIT DATE: 01/23/2026
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The required postings were also posted; applicant was advised that the postings must be posted in a prominent area for viewing at all times during daycare operations.

FOOD SERVICE:

Meals were provided by the center. Applicant was informed there must be an adequate supply of emergency foods readily available in the case of emergencies. Meals are served in a common area located on the upper level, licensee is requesting a waiver to use this area for toddlers during meal time on an alternating schedules.

LPA observed a kitchen with a sink, storage for foods and a refrigerator with a thermometer, foods and toxins or chemicals were stored separately, and LPA did not observe any expired or contaminated foods, rodents or vermins in this area.

Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service (IMS) plan to provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers) glucose monitoring (diabetics), and children needing gastrostomy tube (g-tube) feeding. IMS was discussed with the applicant.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MONTANA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495321
VISIT DATE: 01/23/2026
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RESTROOMS

THERE WERE:


Preschool:4 sinks and 4 toilets available for children use
Toddlers: 1 sinks and 1 toilets available for children use
The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water. LPA observed 1 changing table within reach of a sink, padding surface was at least one inch thick, covered with washable vinyl or plastic with raised sides at least three inches high. Applicant was informed there shall be a written toilet-training plan for toddlers being toilet trained per Title 22, section 101428 - Infant Care Personal Services

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

LPA observed toys and equipment with age ranging from 2 plus years. Toys and equipment were observed in good condition. The licensee must devise a plan that to accommodate toddlers during outdoor activities.

The outdoor activity space was enclosed with a 4 foot or higher gate/wall.

Artificial grass was observed for cushioning under climbing structures, the sandbox was maintained in good repair.

Water was readily available for an outdoor water source; children use their personal water bottles for drinking.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MONTANA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495321
VISIT DATE: 01/23/2026
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LPA observed shading and benches for resting.

LPA did not observe any bodies of water during today’s inspection. licensee was informed that all standing water should be removed immediately after each use.

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Indoor Activity Space
Preschool equals 2063.75 square feet, which will accommodate the requested capacity.
Classrooms: 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be dedicated to preschool activities
Toddler’s equals 404.18 square feet, which will accommodate the requested capacity.
Classrooms: 5, and 6 will be dedicated to toddler activities

Outdoor Space (per provided facility sketch):
Preschool/ Toddler (shared space) equals 1958.23 square feet, which will not accommodate the requested capacity.

Applicant is requesting a waiver for Title 22, section 101238.2(a)- There shall be at least 75 square feet per child of outdoor activity space based on the total licensed capacity.

PURSUANT TO AB 2131 CHAPTER 910, STATUTES OF 2022; 101804(e) The department may approve alternate use of outdoor play space to achieve separation from preschool children or infants if necessary to protect the safety of children in care.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026
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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
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MONTANA PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495321
VISIT DATE: 01/23/2026
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Licensee is also requesting a waiver to share indoor activity space dedicated to the preschool with the toddlers on alternate schedules.

Based on today’s inspection, the facility shall be recommended for a maximum capacity of 65 children.
57 preschool children determined by the requested capacity
8 toddler children determined by the requested capacity.

An exit interview was conducted and this report was discussed and will be emailed to licensee Sigalit Redfield
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Deborah Lowe
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/23/2026
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