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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020819
Report Date: 04/21/2025
Date Signed: 04/21/2025 01:43:17 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLCFACILITY NUMBER:
198020819
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ELIZABETH CRUZFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:14121 COTEAU DR.TELEPHONE:
(562) 331-4221
CITY:WHITTIERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
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CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 7CENSUS: 3DATE:
04/21/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Hewa De SIlva, LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA met with Hewa De Silva, Licensee, who guided analyst on tour of the facility. This facility operates Monday-Friday from 7:00 am-6:00pm. This is an infant program that is licensed for 8 children. There is also a preschool on site license # 198020818.

All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The infant program consists of one classroom located next to the office. LPA observed Staff # 1 with 3 children in the classroom. Teacher-child ratio is met. All adults present have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption on file. The following was observed during the tour of facility:

Upon arrival LPA observed children were sitting in kidney shaped with built in chairs table doing an activity continued with breakfast, during a new family intake and while teacher changed diapers. Licensee, went inside the classroom for support. LPA observed that children remained sitting in the table for approximately an hour total- LPA advised that if children were done with activities and eating they needed to come out of the high chairs as they could not be restraint.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. Per owner, they have poisons located in the a high cabinet in the off limits kitchen. LPA advised that poisons need to be locked under key. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. ------------------- pg. 1 of 5 --------------------------------

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/21/2025
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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Created By: Roxana Lopez On 04/21/2025 at 12:25 PM
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: GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020819

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/21/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
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101439(b)
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(b) The infant care center shall be equipped with appropriate furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, cribs, cots or mats; changing tables; and feeding chairs.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that facility did not have enough cribs and were using playpens to sleep children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/09/2025
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During inspection Licensee removed playpens and brought in cots- Per Licensee they will buy more cribs to be in compliance. Licensee, will submit a written plan on how they will mantain in compliance.
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Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(h) Infant changing tables shall: (4) While in use, be placed within arm's reach of a sink.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that changing table was located in the middle of the napping area not arm's reach to sink which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/09/2025
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During inspection Licensee moved changing table to be arm's lenght - Licensee, will submit a written plan on how they will mantain in compliance.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Roxana Lopez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/21/2025


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Created By: Roxana Lopez On 04/21/2025 at 12:25 PM
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: GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020819

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/21/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
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Licensure Requirements
Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the carbon monoxide detector did not have batteries] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/09/2025
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Per Licensee, they will replace the batteries and have it available for department review by POC due date of 5/9/2025
Type B
Section Cited
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Personal Rights
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that children were kept in highchairs after they were done with eating and activities which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/09/2025
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Children were take out of high chairs during inspection- Licensee, will have a meeting regarding personal rights and will submit a plan on how to mantain in compliance and meeting notes with signing sheet to LPA by poc due date of 5/9/2025
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Roxana Lopez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/21/2025


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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
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FACILITY NAME: GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020819
VISIT DATE: 04/21/2025
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All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects and rodents.

At 9:00 am LPA observed that changing table was located in the middle of napping area and was not arm’s length away from sink area. During inspection furniture was moved around to have changing table arm’s reached to a sink.

Infant changing tables have a padded surface no less than one inch thick and are covered with washable vinyl or plastic and have raised sides at least three inches high. Facility does not have toilets for infants- LPA did observed two potty chairs available if needed.

At 9:15 am LPA observed the napping equipment- facility had 4 cribs, 2 playpens and a cot. LPA advised that infants are only to sleep in cribs or cots no playpens. During inspection, Licensee removed play pens and brought in cots for children to use.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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. Individual Feeding Plans are on file for each infant- LPA advised that these plans need to updated quarterly. Infant Needs and Services Plan are on file for each infant. The LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan and sleep logs were available for review.

At 9:30 am LPA observed that the carbon monoxide detector did not have batteries.--- pg. 2 of 5-----

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
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FACILITY NAME: GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020819
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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.

All individuals present have obtained a criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director's absence is on file. Educational background, training, and/or experience for each staff present are on file and were reviewed.

In review of children’s records, files contain information including, but not limited to the following: Name, address and telephone number of the child's authorized representative and of relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary.

LPA issued a copy of the LIC 857 Children’s Records Review and the LIC859 Staff Records Review to the licensee during this inspection.

Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill documented was 7/2/2024. Per Licensee, they conducted a drill in December 2024.

Menus are posted one week in advance where it is visible by the child's authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity and appropriateness to children in care. Infants 0-12 months bring their own food. Meals are provided for Infants 12-24 months.

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. ----------------------------------------------------- pg. 3 of 5--------------------------------------

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
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FACILITY NAME: GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020819
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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

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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

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

Licensee 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.

Licensee 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.

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. ------------------------------ pg. 4 of 5 -----------------------------------------

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
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FACILITY NAME: GATEWAY MONTESSORI & PRESCHOOL LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020819
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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

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Hewa De Silva.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2025
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