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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334846870
Report Date: 02/24/2026
Date Signed: 02/24/2026 03:41:48 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:
334846870
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GEEKIYANAGE, ARUNIFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:2200 HAMNER AVE, SUITE 110TELEPHONE:
(951) 279-3454
CITY:NORCOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92860
CAPACITY: 108TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 108CENSUS: 72DATE:
02/24/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:50 AM
MET WITH:Hasith Hirikandeniye licensee representativeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On this date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Diana Brasel conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection to add a toddler option component to the existing licensed facility. The facility currently holds a preschool and infant license, facility numbers are 334846181 and 334846182. Upon completion of the toddler option component the facility will be a single license conversion. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Representative Hasith Hirikandeniye. Licensee is requesting to be licensed for (62) preschoolers (2 - 6) years of age in rooms 3, 4, and 5. (30) toddler option children ages 18 - 36 months in room 2. (16) infants ages 6 weeks - 24 months in room 1.
Hours of operation will be Monday- Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Diana Brasel that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, Licensee Representative/Director stated that they are stored in a high locked medicine box in room 4, if medication needs refrigeration it is stored in the locked kitchen refrigerator. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in room 4. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in each classroom. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the office. Children will be signed in and out at office.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Brasel
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/24/2026
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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: NORCO MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846870
VISIT DATE: 02/24/2026
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LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor activity space. A return visit will be needed to measure the outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured for the infant component is 744.14, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (16) children. Total indoor activity space measured for the toddler option component is 1285.04, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (30) children. Total indoor activity space measured for the preschool component is 2428.58, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (62) children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via filtered water stored in an igloo and the children's brought water bottles are filled as needed. The facility has disposable cups to use if needed. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 10/06/25.

LPA observed a total of (2) sinks and (2) potty chairs for infants, (2) sinks and (3) toilets for the toddler option children, and (5) sinks and (5) toilets for the preschool children. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity's. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the reception.



Facility will provide breakfast, lunch, am and pm snacks. The kitchen area currently includes refrigerator/freezer, stove/oven, microwave, toaster, and sinks. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via a locked door.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Brasel
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2026
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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: 334846870
VISIT DATE: 02/24/2026
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The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is a block wall and chain link fencing, which is at least four feet high.

A return visit will be required to measure the outdoor activity space for the playgrounds. Currently the facility has an infant and preschool playground, the licensee will be adding a section of the current outdoor space for the toddler option playground. Shade is provided via a large built in canopy over the outdoor infant playground and a large tree for the preschool. The licensee will be adding shade over the two outdoor bench tables on the preschool playground. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the preschool playground which has been cleared previously for preschool children and is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by artificial turf with rubber underneath. Drinking water is available via children's brought water bottles. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Licensee was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

Feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats are in good repair and trays lock onto chairs. Changing tables have at least 1” padding covered with moisture-resistant, washable material. Sides of the changing table are at least 3” high and the changing table is within arm’s reach of a sink. Diapering sink is not used for meal preparation or dishwashing. Cribs meet regulatory requirements. Crib area is separated from activity space via wood framed plexi glass barrier. This barrier is at least four feet high, made of sound absorbing material and allows for supervision of napping children. Sleep logs are kept in the infant room. Needs and Services Plans and Sleep Plans are kept in the infant room.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Brasel
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2026
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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: 334846870
VISIT DATE: 02/24/2026
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Licensee representative and director were 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed, currently the facility does not have a plan on file. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (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”

LPA reviewed with licensee representative and director the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home:


Licensee 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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Brasel
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2026
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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: 334846870
VISIT DATE: 02/24/2026
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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 communication.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee representative/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 [applicant, licensee, or 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.

Lead Testing- CCC 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Brasel
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2026
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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: 334846870
VISIT DATE: 02/24/2026
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If the facility has had a lead test completed within the last five years from the pre-licensing visit date (2/24/26) and is using the same outlets. The last test was completed on 07/15/25 and a copy of the report was provided at time of visit. The facility is adding a component and is within guidelines for lead testing.

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:


Infant room:
1. Proof that the wall repairs in the activity room leading to the outdoor playgrounds have been completed.
2. The areas of the wall in the activity room leading to the outdoor playgrounds that have broken dry wall shall be repaired.
3. The bottom section of the door located in the activity room leading to the outdoor playground shall be repaired to prevent access to the exposed compressed wood.
4. Proof that an additional children's sink has been added.

Toddler Option room:
1. Proof that the started repair/patch work to the small area on the wall located on the left wall from front area of room has been completed.

Playgrounds:
1. Proof that the rust on the wrought iron fence around the infant playground has been repaired or replaced.

The licensee will contact LPA upon completion of the outdoor playground for the toddler option component. LPA will measure all 3 playgrounds during the return visit.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Brasel
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2026
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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: 334846870
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An updated waiver request will be needed for the preschool and toddler option children to walk through the back infant activity room space that leads to the outdoor playgrounds. The waiver shall be requested and granted.

Licensee Representative Hasith Hirikandeniye licensee representative understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application of adding the toddler option component may be denied.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee representative Hasith Hirikandeniye and director Jennifer Castro.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Brasel
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2026
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