198020523-10-8-2021-33-CC-BBAT-C7LU4H-20211008151510

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020523
Report Date: 10/08/2021
Date Signed: 10/08/2021 03:16:47 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/08/2021 03:16 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:	VIA VERDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORP		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020523
ADMINISTRATOR:	HAYDEE GALVEZ-DIAZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1190 VIA VERDE		TELEPHONE:	(909) 599-2224
CITY:	SAN DIMAS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91733
CAPACITY: 74	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 41	DATE:	10/08/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:46 PM
MET WITH:	Director, Haydee Galvez-Diaz		TIME COMPLETED:	03:15 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Bardo Baluyot conducted an unannounced, required annual inspection. LPA met with Director, Haydee Galvez-Diaz who guided LPA on an indoor and outdoor tour of the facility. LPA conducted a COVID risk assessment prior to entering the facility. The main entrance to the facility is located in the back of the day care. This Preschool Program consists of four classrooms; named dragonfly, busy bees, fireflies and butterflies. LPA observed 2 bathrooms with 3 toilets and one sink each. There are also 5 more sinks available outside of the rest rooms. This program serves preschool children ages 2 to 5. The preschool program operates a full day session from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM from Monday to Friday. LPA observed a total of 41 children present with adequate Teacher-Child ratio. All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured both indoors and outdoors. Sign-In and Sign-Out book is located at the entrance of the main office. Due to Covid-19, sign in/out is located outside by the back door entrance and parents are still not allowed inside the center at this time. LPA observed health checks being conducted which included temperatures being taken prior to parents signing children in daily. During the tour of all 4 preschool class rooms, furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. LPA observed napping mats located in tall file storage cabinets in each class room. There is accessible drinking water readily available and sippy cups & bottles are labeled. Toys were observed to be clean and safe and age appropriate. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Preschoolers each have their own cubby to store their belongings. Per Director, linens are taken home weekly for laundering. A washer and dryer is available on site in the event of an emergency. PG 1 OF 4

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bardo Baluyot
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/08/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/08/2021

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

FACILITY NAME: VIA VERDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORP	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020523
	VISIT DATE: 10/08/2021

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LPA observed the facility has a carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector in each classroom. There is a serviced (10/29/2020) fire extinguisher available in each class room. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible and stored in the main kitchen which in located between the main entrance office and the preschool class rooms.

This program serves all meals including AM/PM snacks provided by parents. Monthly snack menus will be resumed appropriately per COVID guidelines. Director was reminded to label and date all food, dishes and bottles that are brought from home for proper storage. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas were observed to be clean and are free of litter, rubbish, rodents, and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids.

LPA inspected the preschool playground. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for safety, free of sharp, loose pointed parts, good repair and age appropriateness. The surface of the outdoor activity area was observed to be maintained in a safe condition, and free of hazards. All areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. Required shade and fencing were inspected. Drinking water was available outdoors via pitchers of water with cups. The playground was inspected to ensure no bodies of water or hazards were present.

Director states that any lifesaving medication is stored in a locked cabinet in the Director's office that is inaccessible to children in care. First Aid kits are available in each classroom and were observed to contain the required first-aid supplies.

The Director’s office is used as an ill/isolation area for preschool children. LPA observed an ill child mat available. Ill preschool children will use the restroom located in the main office entrance area.

Per Director, no transportation is being conducted by the facility and there are no firearms or weapons on the premises.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bardo Baluyot
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/08/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/08/2021

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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: VIA VERDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORP	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020523
	VISIT DATE: 10/08/2021

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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 licensee [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.

Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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

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.

No deficiencies issued or cited during today's visit.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Haydee Galvez-Diaz

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bardo Baluyot
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/08/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/08/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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