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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334846182
Report Date: 06/16/2025
Date Signed: 06/16/2025 02:34:53 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 CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:NORCO MONTESSORI ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
334846182
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CHRISTI PADILLAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:2200 HAMNER AVE, SUITE 110TELEPHONE:
(951) 279-3454
CITY:NORCOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92860
CAPACITY: 16TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 15CENSUS: 9DATE:
06/16/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:14 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Aruni Geekiyanage and Christi PadillaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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On 06/16/2025 at 8:14 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer arrived to conduct a required inspection. In addition, the LPA conducted follow-up on reporting requirements due information gathered during a separate inspection. The LPA was greeted by Licensee Aruni Geekiyanage and granted entry to tour the infant center, inside and out. The following was observed: The director Christi Padilla arrived at 8:58 AM to join and continue the inspection.

Normal Days and hours: Monday to Friday; 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, In room #14, 15, 16 and 17 which are combined.

The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: Food Service; Reporting Requirements
Physical Plant; Care and Supervision; Children Records; Staff Records; Staffing Ratio and Capacity and
Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except as noted on the LIC809-D.

The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days if changes have been made:
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)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Noble
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Susan Brewer
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/16/2025
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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: NORCO MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846182
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2025
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The following items have been posted and are 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; Menu
· The facility is NOT operating within the terms of the license due to the licensee not following reporting requirements. A review of facility records indicate an Unusual Incident involving a subject infant child took place on 10/23/2023, which was not reported to the department as required.
· Facility is clean, safe and sanitary and in good repair.
· Appropriate supervision and Ratios were met during this inspection. The LPA took a
· A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) in compliance. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection and verified as working.
· Rooms and activity areas are physically separated from other components.
· Rooms are equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition
· It is uncertain if uncontaminated drinking water is provided in both the indoor and outdoor activity areas by public water supply. The facility placed filtration water system to the main line in the kitchen, however the water was not tested for lead.
· Napping equipment is sufficient for capacity and meets licensing requirements.
· Rooms are clean and free of hazards.
· Materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free.
· No weapons stored at the facility
· There are no bodies of water present on today's date. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to infants: Located in a locked box.
· Center is equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day.
· Toxins are locked and Hazards are stored where inaccessible to infants.
· No toileting area was observed in this room.
· Outdoor play area is physically separated by appropriate fencing and free of hazards .
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
· There is sufficient cushioning material under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and similar equipment: Rubber turf and artificial grass turf.
· Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Noble
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Susan Brewer
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2025
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: NORCO MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846182
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2025
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· Food preparation area is clean and free of vermin on today’s date.
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination.
· All storage containers for solid waste have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair.
· Individual feeding and Infant needs and service plans were reviewed and are complete for each individual infant on 06/16/2025.
· Infants up to 12 months shall have a sleeping plan as required with documentation of date, name, time of 15-minute check and sleeping positions were documented, however staff initials and verification of details for labored breathing and temperatures checked were missing on 06/16/2025.
· Infant files were reviewed and are complete on 06/16/2025
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements.
· A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 09/2025
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 09/2025
· Licensee present completed Health/Safety/Training on Fall 2021 transcripts, No Lead component
· Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are NOT complete. One staff missing proof of Measles vaccination.
· Staff have received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions.
· Fire Clearance: 02/09/2022
· Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 04/15/2025 at 9:15 AM with 68 children and 14 staff.
· Documentation of Lead Testing is on file: Lead testing sample 10/04/2022; results received 10/10/2022 indicate only outlets tested were in Preschool Room 1 and Restroom 1. However, the facility was unable to provide proof lead testing conducted on the kitchen outlet used for food preparation and water consumption. The licensee installed a water filter system on the kitchen outlet.
· A review of staff records on 06/16/2025 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

The director was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov, Licensee was informed of the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes.
AB2370 – Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Noble
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Susan Brewer
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2025
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: NORCO MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846182
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2025
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The bill requires that all Child Care Centers, operating in a building constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have their drinking water tested for excessive lead levels, on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023. Child Care Centers must thereafter test their drinking water every five years after the date of the initial test.

AB605 – Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021
AB2960 – Child care and development services, online portal – Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive child care and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022.

Please subscribe at www.childcareadvocatesprogram to receive Department updates. They will be sent directly to your e-mail account once you have set up an account.
Duty Officer is available to answer questions Mon. – Fri. at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766).

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA Susan Brewer, reviewed storage for medication and equipment/supplies and administrative records. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

The director was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working, 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 licensed 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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Noble
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Susan Brewer
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2025
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: NORCO MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846182
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2025
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LPA Susan Brewer discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director Christi Padilla 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 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.

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.

Deficiencies were cited for Type B violations this visit.

A civil penalty was not cited this visit.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Christ Padilla.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Noble
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Susan Brewer
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2025
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Created By: Susan Brewer On 06/16/2025 at 12:45 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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: NORCO MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846182

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.16(a)(1)
Lead Testing
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, nterview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility was unable to provide proof of testin gon a water outlet located in the facility kitchen, where the facility prepares food, distributes food and water for consumption which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/16/2025
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The licensee agrees to ensure its drinking water is tested for lead contamination levels according to written directives in Provider Information Notification PIN PIN 21-21.1-CCP, in accordance with statutory health and safety requirements related to lead in drinking water at CCCs and submit proof of testing conducted on the kitchen outlet. In addition, the licensee agrees to submit the proof of texting to the department by fax, mail or email.
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General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee was unable to provide proof of vaccination for measles for a staff present and caring for infant children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/30/2025
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The licensee agrees to ensure a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. In addition the licensee agrees to submit proof of missing vaccination to the department by fax, mail or email.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Ana Noble
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Susan Brewer
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/16/2025


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Created By: Susan Brewer On 06/16/2025 at 12:59 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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: NORCO MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846182

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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101212(d)(1)(C)
101212(d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements, (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1)Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee by admission did not notify the department of an unusual incident on 10/23/2023 involving a subject staff and subject child falling while the staff was caring for the child, which placed the child at immediate risk, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/20/2025
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The licensee agrees to ensure all requirements are met under Title 22 101212 Reporting Requirments, and submit a written statement of understanding to the department and plan to ensure reporting requirements are met in the future. The original written plan can be submitted by mail to the department.
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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.
Ana Noble
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Susan Brewer
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/16/2025


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