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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018426
Report Date: 05/23/2022
Date Signed: 05/23/2022 12:09:32 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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	WEE CARE MONTESSORI CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198018426
ADMINISTRATOR:	DEVAPRIYA & NALINI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1014 HIGHLAND AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(626) 359-6011
CITY:	DUARTE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91010
CAPACITY: 48	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 44	CENSUS: 36	DATE:	05/23/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:40 AM
MET WITH:	Melani Abeyratne - Director		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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On 05/23/2022 at 8:40AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Steven Tung and Fabiola Vasquez conducted an unannounced required inspection. A risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPAs met with Director Melani Abeyratne, who guided the LPAs on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 48 children which operates Monday – Friday from 7AM-6PM. Per the Director there are 44 children enrolled.

The following classrooms were inspected: Penguin room: 11 children; Carrot room: 9 children; Owls room: 8 children; Butterfly room: 8 children. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license.

At 8:53AM, LPAs observed disinfectants and clorox wipes in the closet of the Penguin Classroom that were accessible to children. At 9:03AM, LPAs observed the door exiting to the parking lot from the Owls classroom and the door exiting to the outside storage closet to be accessible by children. At 9:11AM, LPAs observed 2 doors (in the Butterfly classroom) leading to the outside to be accessible by children. The furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Steven Tung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/23/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2022

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Steven Tung On 05/23/2022 at 10:58 AM

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
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: WEE CARE MONTESSORI CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018426
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 05/23/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Deficiency Dismissed

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101238(a)

Buildings and Grounds

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the door exiting to the parking lot from the Owls classroom and the door exiting to the outside storage closet were observed to be accessible by children. LPAs observed the 2 doors (in the Butterfly classroom) leading to the outside to be accessible by children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/30/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will install hook latches to the top of the 2 doors in the Owls classroom and the 2 doors in the Butterfly classroom. Director will submit photos of the corrections via email by POC due date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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:

Brandi VanOosten

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Steven Tung

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2022

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: WEE CARE MONTESSORI CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018426
	VISIT DATE: 05/23/2022

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Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to parents or authorized representatives. The facility provides snacks and the children bring their own lunches. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and outdoor play areas. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair.

LPAs observed that there are functioning smoke and carbon detectors in the facility.

Outdoor playground equipment is in 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, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Staff Records were reviewed to ensure that a health screening report is on file. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed.

SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Director. The Director and staff do currently have immunization documentation.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Steven Tung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/23/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2022

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: WEE CARE MONTESSORI CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018426
	VISIT DATE: 05/23/2022

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director 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 facility representative 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.

LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov.

Director 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 Child Care 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.

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/process.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Steven Tung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/23/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2022

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: WEE CARE MONTESSORI CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198018426
	VISIT DATE: 05/23/2022

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Based on the LPA’s observations and records reviews, 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 and safety.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Melani Abeyratne.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Steven Tung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/23/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/23/2022

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