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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198012250
Report Date: 02/26/2025
Date Signed: 02/26/2025 10:28:46 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198012250
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CYNTHIA REIMERSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:19 N. HIDALGO AVENUETELEPHONE:
(626) 282-8258
CITY:ALHAMBRASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91801
CAPACITY: 105TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 32CENSUS: 25DATE:
02/26/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Dimanthi Deraniyagala,DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:00 AM
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On Wednesday February 26, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Director Dimanthi Deraniyagala, who guided LPA Perry on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program that serves children ages 2 years until entry to 1st grade. Toddler option from 18-36 months. This program operates Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sign in and out takes place at the main entrance area. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Teacher and child ratio were observed, and present staff are fingerprinted cleared. Census was taken and LPA Perry observed 25 children in care with 5 staff. LPA entered all designated classrooms. LPA observed age-appropriate furniture and equipment to be in good condition, free of sharp, not loose, or pointed parts and age-appropriate toys accessible to children. LPA observed a cubby for children to store their personal belongings. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored inside the top cabinet making it inaccessible for children to reach and open. LPA Perry observed trash bins with a lid.

Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA Perry. LPA observed central AC/heater and vents located on Heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated by LPA. LPA observed central AC /heater and vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the thermostat located in classrooms and the temperature to be at 69-71 degrees. LPA observed the fire extinguishers located in hallways and the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguishers indicating fully charged and serviced on 12/16/24. Smoke detectors were tested during this visit and were observed to be operable. The carbon monoxide detector was observed and per director it is operable. The last emergency drill was conducted on 2/4/2025. LPA Perry observed the restrooms to be in good condition with working toilets, sinks, hand soap dispenser and paper towels. LPA Perry entered the outdoor play area. LPA Perry observed the equipment to be in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA Perry observed play structure equipment to be age appropriate for ages 2-6 years and areas around or under high climbing equipment, are cushioned with granulated rubber mat that may absorb a fall. For adequate shade, LPA Perry observed a shade structure. LPA observed the

SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/26/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198012250
VISIT DATE: 02/26/2025
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playground yard to be fenced and the side gates closed and locked with a key lock. LPA observed trash bins with tight lids. For outdoor water drinking, staff bring children’s cups. LPA did observe water fountains throughout the facility.

This program does not provide meals to the children in care. All meals are provided by parents daily. LPA informed director that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, LPA observed drinking faucets in the classrooms. LPA did review the kitchen and observed the food preparation area to be clean and free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin and storage containers for solid waste, had lid covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Per director no meals are prepared on site. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Lead testing was conducted on 8/18/21 and had no exceedances.

The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148). PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster, and Daily Schedule. LPA Perry observed sign in/out sheets and observed 25 signatures. LPA Perry reviewed the children’s roster, children’s files and staff files and observed the files to be complete.


Director Dimanthi Deraniyagala 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 Childcare 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.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Childcare 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 childcare 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 21-21.1CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA observed results to be posted in a public prominent area at the facility.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198012250
VISIT DATE: 02/26/2025
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LPA Perry discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director Dimanthi Deraniyagala and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director Dimanthi Deraniyagala 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/.

Director Dimanthi Deraniyagala 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.

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.

Currently the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations and no deficiencies will be cited on this day. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Dimanthi Deraniyagala. Appeal rights were provided and discussed.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Staicy Perry
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2025
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