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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334845458
Report Date: 04/17/2024
Date Signed: 04/17/2024 01:57:52 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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	GROWING TREE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	334845458
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	DENG, QI		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	31935 VIA RIO TEMECULA ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(951) 900-8999
CITY:	TEMECULA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92592
CAPACITY: 36	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 36	CENSUS: 17	DATE:	04/17/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	11:01 AM
MET WITH:	Julia Fletes		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:30 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	On April 17, 2024 at 11:01 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Courtnee Peebles and William Chancellor conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center and the other licensed programs are: Preschool and School age which were “also inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted: · The following items were posted and updated where necessary: - License - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) - Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393) - Personal Rights (LIC613A) - Child Car Seat Law -Parents are to drop each child off with meals prepared for children in care · The facility is operating with the limits as stated on the license with six staff and seventeen infants · Ratios are being met during this inspection · Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards. · There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Julia Fletes · There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space by public filtered water - and in the outdoor activity space by public filtered water · Medications are stored where inaccessible to children

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2024

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

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Created By: Courtnee Peebles On 04/17/2024 at 12:12 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
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GROWING TREE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845458
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/17/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101221(b)(8)(C)

Child's Records

(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (8) Medical assessment, including ambulatory status as specified in Section 101220, and the following health information: (C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f). This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/17/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director is to provide a completed LIC627 consent for emergency medical treatment to LPA by 05/17/2024. Proof will be provided to LPA Chancellor via email.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Pauline Beschorner

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Courtnee Peebles

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2024

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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GROWING TREE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845458
	VISIT DATE: 04/17/2024

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·Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
· All floors were observed to be clean and safe
· Highchairs and tables have broad-based legs and trays lock into place
· Changing tables are within arm’s reach of a sink; padding is at least 1” think with raised sides of at least 3” covered in washable vinyl or plastic
· Hand washing is completed before and after each diaper change and before feeding an infant
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition; there is at least 1 potty chair for every 5 potty-training infants
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fencing and free of hazards
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination and brought in daily by parents or authorized representatives
· All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
· Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill conducted on 01/26/2024

A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
· Children’s records were found to be incomplete during this inspection. During file review LPA did not observe a completed LIC627 consent to emergency medical treatment for C1. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. A citation will be issued.
· A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 09/23/2025
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 09/23/2025
· Director completed Health and Safety Training
· All staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.
· A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2024

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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GROWING TREE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845458
	VISIT DATE: 04/17/2024

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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. 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:

· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall.
· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov

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 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.

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.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2024

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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GROWING TREE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845458
	VISIT DATE: 04/17/2024

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The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

1. LIC 500 Personnel Report
2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made& current designation is on file)

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.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Director Julia Fletes. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Courtnee Peebles
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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