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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371639
Report Date: 03/06/2025
Date Signed: 03/06/2025 03:56:50 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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:SPECTRUM MONTESSORI AT PORTOLA SPRINGSFACILITY NUMBER:
304371639
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
ESTRADA, BRENDAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:950 TOMATO SPRINGSTELEPHONE:
(949) 822-3968
CITY:IRVINESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92618
CAPACITY: 204TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 164CENSUS: 160DATE:
03/06/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:15 PM
MET WITH:Assistant Director - Michelle FurioTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:10 PM
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On 3/6/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Christine Jung, conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual/Random Inspection. Upon entry at 1:15PM, LPA was led on a tour by Assistant Director, Michelle Furio. The overall census observed was four (4) toddler staff, 32 toddler children, 11 preschool staff, and 128 preschool children. Facility hours are 7:00AM – 6:00PM, Monday through Friday.

The Facility Personnel Report Summary reviewed 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. Assistant director 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.

During the inspection, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Food is prepared on site; snacks are provided by the facility and lunches are provided by parents. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary; food was properly stored. Menus were posted where they could be reviewed by authorized representatives. Floors, children’s equipment, and furniture were clean, observed to be in good repair, and free of sharp edges. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, had tight fitting covers that were kept on and in good repair. There was drinking water available, both indoors and outdoors, to children by refillable bottles labeled with the children’s names. The children's restrooms were clean and sanitary. Children nap on cots, bedding was stored individually. The toddler program was conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children. The facility conducted an earthquake drill on 02/19/2025. The facility had a working carbon monoxide detector. Facility met all posting requirements.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Nguyen K Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soo Jin Jung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/06/2025
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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: SPECTRUM MONTESSORI AT PORTOLA SPRINGS
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371639
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2025
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Six (6) staff files were reviewed. Staff 5 (S5) did not have the correct mandated reporter training on file; see LIC 9102 for Technical Violation.

Ten (10) children files were reviewed. Child 8 (C8) did not have tuberculosis test/results on file; see LIC 9102 for Technical Violation. Sleep Log for infants from 18-24 months were observed in the toddler classrooms. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The facility uses a digital app called ProCare for sign in and out procedure.

The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance and was enclosed by a fence. The surface of the outdoor activity space was maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material made of artificial grass around the climbing equipment, slides, and other similar equipment was sufficient to absorb falls. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair. Assistant director stated there are no bodies of water present at the facility.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with assistant 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 assistant 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.

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 referred director to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Nguyen K Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soo Jin Jung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: SPECTRUM MONTESSORI AT PORTOLA SPRINGS
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371639
VISIT DATE: 03/06/2025
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LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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

The assistant director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov Assistant director may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.ccld.ca.gov
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

Based on LPAs observations, record reviews, and interviews, the following violations were observed and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. See LIC 9102 for two Technical Violations.

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 and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant director, Michelle Furio.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Nguyen K Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soo Jin Jung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/06/2025
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