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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495422
Report Date: 09/18/2024
Date Signed: 09/18/2024 02:25:08 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:REDONDO BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197495422
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARY MELLONEFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:22410 PALOS VERDES BLVDTELEPHONE:
(310) 316-6759
CITY:TORRANCESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90505
CAPACITY: 123TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 123CENSUS: 0DATE:
09/18/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:35 AM
MET WITH:Mary Mallone - applicant/ Evien Estrada - directorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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On 9/18/2024., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Redondo Beach Montessori School for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Mary Mallone (applicant) and Evien Estrada (director) who provided a tour of the facility. This location is a single story building with 6 classrooms: Pre- school rooms 1-3 and Young pre-school rooms 1 and 2 will be dedicated to pre-school operations, there will be one room dedicated to the toddler component ( room 1 nearest to the rear door) The applicant is requesting a preschool license with a capacity of 111 children, ages 2 years – until entry into first grade and a toddler component, ages 18 - 36 months. Day care operational days and hours will be Monday – Friday/ 7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Scott Krieger of the Torrance Fire Department Fire Prevention Unit.

The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger, last serviced 9/20/2023.

Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in all classrooms.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/18/2024
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: REDONDO BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495422
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2024
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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.

Cots were observed for napping, applicant was informed that beddings must be removed when cots are stacked.

Cubbies were observed for children’s belongings.

Drinking water will be provided by a private water vendor, parents shall provide individual water bottles.

The facility has central heating and cooling.

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

Adequate lighting was observed.

Per applicant there are cameras on the outer perimeters of the building only and in the lobby.

The classrooms and rugs 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.

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

DATE: 09/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2024
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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: REDONDO BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495422
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2024
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Disinfectants and cleaning solutions and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children in care.

Children shall isolate in their classroom separated from other students and will use the restroom inside of their classroom. Applicant was informed that these area must be sanitized after each use.

The facility was equipped with a working telephone.

Parents and authorized adults will sign children in and out, using their original signatures. Sign in sheets shall be readily available for a minimum of 30 days.

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

Measurements for the indoor activity space were: Preschool = 3827.34 square feet, which will not accommodate the applicant’s request, and Toddler =447.18, which will accommodate the applicants requested capacity.

FOOD SERVICE:

Lunch and snacks will be provided by the center. Weekly menus must be posted for review.

LPA observed a prepping area, 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.

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

DATE: 09/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2024
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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: REDONDO BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495422
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2024
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Center has devised an Incidental Medical Service (IMS) plan and provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), glucose monitoring (diabetics) and children needing G-tube feeding. IMS was discussed with the applicant and director.

RESTROOMS

THERE WERE:

15 sinks and 9 toilets available for preschool use and 3 sinks and 1 toilet for the toddler component, which will accommodate the requested capacity

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

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Age-appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good condition.

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

Resilient cushioning was observed in good condition under climbing apparatus. LPA discussed the concern of supervision of the climbing structure.

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

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

DATE: 09/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2024
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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: REDONDO BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495422
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2024
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LPA observed shades for shading, and benches for resting.

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

Measurements for the pre-school outdoor activity area were 6859.88,which will not accommodate the requested capacity, there shall be no more than 91 children in the pre-school outdoor activity space. The toddler outdoor activity space was 1815.67 which will accommodate the requested capacity.

Based on today’s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 109 preschool children determined by the indoor measurements, and 12 toddlers determined by the request of the applicant, pending the approval of the outdoor waiver for preschool yard.

THE FOLLOWING WAS ALSO DISCUSSED DURING TODAY INSPECTION

Applicant 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.

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

DATE: 09/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2024
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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: REDONDO BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495422
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2024
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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). Child Care Center Testing deadline has not passed. LPA referred applicant to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

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

DATE: 09/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2024
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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: REDONDO BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495422
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2024
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This facility has devised an Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.
Applicant 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.

LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC. 311A, Records to Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was discussed and provided to applicant Mary Mallone and director Evien Estrada.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2024
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