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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 313622397
Report Date: 01/08/2026
Date Signed: 01/08/2026 06:55:41 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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:STERLING MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
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DIRECTOR:		PAOLO SARMIENTOFACILITY TYPE:
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ADDRESS:821 STERLING PARKWAY, STE. 200TELEPHONE:
(916) 434-7000
CITY:LINCOLNSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
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CAPACITY: 58TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 58CENSUS: 18DATE:
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TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Legal/Non-complianceUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
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MET WITH:Paolo SarmientoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
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At 12:50pm on 1/8/2026 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Matthew Gallo and Loraine Perez met with facility representative Paolo Sarmiento to conduct a case management visit as part of a facility compliance plan. Upon arrival, LPAs observed a census of 18 napping preschool children supervised by 1 staff, and facility representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPAs observed additional staff arrive, and that ratio and capacity were maintained throughout the visit.

LPAs toured the building including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. All necessary postings were observed. Furniture and equipment were in good condition and floors were clean throughout the facility. Playground equipment and surfaces were free of loose or sharp parts, and the areas underneath or around climbing equipment were sufficiently cushioned with wood chips. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Program provides breakfast, lunch and AM&PM snacks, and menus were posted in visible sight. The food preparation space was free of litter, all food was protected against contamination, and storage containers with solid waste had tight-fitting covers. Toileting facilities were in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the facility. The facility utilizes an electronic sign in/out system. Sufficient napping equipment was available.

LPA observed that the facility stores poisons on the premises in the staff bathroom. The staff bathroom is not locked, and LPA observed that the poisons are stored in a cabinet that is not made inaccessible by a key or combination lock. Report continues on LIC809-C

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mai Lor
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Matthew Gallo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/08/2026
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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: STERLING MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 313622397
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2026
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7 staff records were reviewed. Of the 7 staff records, 6 were missing current or valid mandated reporter training certificates, and 3 were missing LIC503 Health Screening Reports. LPAs reviewed 8 children's records and observed that 5 were missing signed parent acknowledgement of receiving a 9/12/2025 licensing report documenting a conference held by licensing in which issues of noncompliance were discussed.

Criminal record clearances were verified, and facility representative 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.



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 referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

Facility representative was encouraged to the visit the departments website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to child care centers. Facility representative was also 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.



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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mai Lor
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Matthew Gallo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2026
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: STERLING MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 313622397
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2026
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Through interview and record review, LPA determined that this current facility and the infant center Sterling & Bambini located at 801 Sterling Parkway, Ste 120 do not each have a separate qualified director who is responsible for day-to-day operations at each specific location. Rather, the director of the current location also serves as the full-time director of the infant center, and the infant center does not have a separately employed qualified director.

LPA reviewed with facility representative Paolo Sarmiento that the facility has $1,452 of fees due related to annual fee payments, and $6,100 due related to civil penalties.

Title 22 deficiencies are cited on the subsequent pages of this report.

LPA Matthew Gallo informed facility representative Paolo Sarmiento that this report dated 1/8/2026 document(s) 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Gallo informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/8/2026 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Paolo Sarmiento. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA provided appeal rights.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mai Lor
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Matthew Gallo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/08/2026
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Created By: Matthew Gallo On 01/08/2026 at 04:13 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
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: STERLING MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 313622397

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2026
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POC Due Date /
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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01/09/2026
Section Cited
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(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked.
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Licensee removed the poison with LPA present and placed it in their locked car to take home. Licensee acknowledges that poisons must be stored under key or combination lock whenever at facility.
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to Ortho insect killer poison being stored in the staff bathroom that did not feature a key or combination lock. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Matthew Gallo
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2026


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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
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: STERLING MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 313622397

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2026
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101215.1(g) A licensee who is responsible for two or more centers may serve as the child care center director of one of the centers...or may serve as the executive director of all of the centers provided that a qualified child care center director is employed for each individual center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Licensee will provide LPA with a new directors packet for either this current location or the 801 Sterling Parkway infant center by the POC due date. Packet can be submitted by mail to 9835 Goethe Rd, Ste 100, Sacramento, CA 95827.
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the director of the facility serving as director at a second center, without a separate qualified director being employed individually for the second center. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a... licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Licensee will provide copies of completed mandated reporter training certificates for the 6 staff currently missing them by the POC due date. Photos can be sent by email to matthew.gallo@dss.ca.gov.
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Through record review, LPA determined that 6 of the 7 personnel files reviewed did not include valid mandated reporter training certificates. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Matthew Gallo
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2026


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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
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: STERLING MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 313622397

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/08/2026
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to 3 of the 7 personnel files not containing a health screening for the employee. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or legal guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing document pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative with the licensee in which issues of noncompliance are discussed… (3) The licensee shall require each recipient of the licensing document pertaining to a conference to sign a statement indicating that he or she has received the document and the date it was received.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, 5 out of 8 children's files reviewed were missing signed acknowledgments that licensing documents pertaining to a non-compliance conference on 9/12/2025 was provided to parents. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Matthew Gallo
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/08/2026


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