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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371289
Report Date: 12/11/2024
Date Signed: 12/11/2024 03:09:10 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/11/2024 03:09 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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	304371289
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	KALUGAMPITIYA, LILAMANI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	34240 CAMINO CAPISTRANO		TELEPHONE:	(949) 488-7939
CITY:	CAPISTRANO BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92624
CAPACITY: 65	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 65	CENSUS: 15	DATE:	12/11/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:29 PM
MET WITH:	Director, Lilamani Kalugampitiya		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:30 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	Page One Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A.Castro conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual inspection. LPA met with director, Lilamani Kalugampitiya. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were checked. LPA took census, there were a total of 15 children at the facility; 13 preschool children were either napping or resting on their individual cots in the main daycare area. There were a total of two toddlers from Toddler Option Program with one staff in the toddler room. The Toddler Option Program is physically separated from other program. The Toddler Option Program has also a separate outdoor space for the outdoor activity time that they share with infant program with an approved waiver. LPA reminded the director that there is no commingling between Toddler Option and other programs are permitted. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Parents provide morning, afternoon snack and lunch to children. Food is properly stored. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by water bottles. Children nap on cots, and bedding is stored individually and washed on a weekly basis. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last drill was in 11/28/2024. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. Facility met all posting requirement. Continue to page 2

Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 795-0415
Alma Castro	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3040
	DATE: 12/11/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2024

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

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 304371289
	VISIT DATE: 12/11/2024

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The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning materials commercially produced for the purpose around the climbing equipment, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls.

Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water bottles. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. There are no bodies of water present at the facility.

Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 4 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 08/2025.

Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of 4 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (LIC 700) and a medical assessment. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day.

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

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 795-0415
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alma Castro	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3040
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/11/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 304371289
	VISIT DATE: 12/11/2024

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5-years after the date of the first test. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Facility has conducted a Lead Water test on 3/14/2023.

LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

This facility provides 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-carecenters. No currently enrolled child requires prescription administrated at the time that the LPA inspected the facility.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with director, Lilamani Kalugampitiya because this preschool program has Toddler Option Component ages 18 to 36 months. LPA 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 the director 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.

The director, Lilamani Kalugampitiya was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 795-0415
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alma Castro	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3040
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/11/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 304371289
	VISIT DATE: 12/11/2024

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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.

To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communications.

The director, Lilamani Kalugampitiya was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

A notice of site visit was given to director, Lilamani Kalugampitiya and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Lilamani Kalugampitiya

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 795-0415
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alma Castro	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3040
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/11/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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