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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 372001507
Report Date: 09/30/2025
Date Signed: 09/30/2025 02:21:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/30/2025 02:21 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIAFACILITY NUMBER:
372001507
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MAUREEN SCHWERSENSKYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:14911 ESPOLA ROADTELEPHONE:
(858) 748-1727
CITY:POWAYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92064
CAPACITY: 70TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 35CENSUS: 29DATE:
09/30/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:53 AM
MET WITH:Maureen SchwersenskyTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:40 PM
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On 9/30/25 at 10:53 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Renita Rodriguez, met with Director Maureen Schwersensky for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 29 children present with 5 staff. The center operates from 8:00 a.m- 5:00 p.m.

LPA toured the facility. The center is a two story facility. The entrance of the facility is located on the upper level. The rooms were clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. Emergency drills are done monthly. All storage containers and trashes have tight fitting lids and are in good repair.

There is a kitchen which is clean and sanitary. Children bring their own snacks and lunches. Emergency food is on hand. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats for easy passage and they are not blocking entrances or exits. There are restrooms located on each level for children to use. There are separate restrooms for the staff to use.

Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are kept in a locked cabinet in the kitchen, inaccessible to children.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Renita Rodriguez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/30/2025
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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 372001507
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2025
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Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. Portable water is used outdoors. The carbon monoxide detector is operational, mounted on the wall of the first floor classroom. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children.

The outdoor play area is fenced. There is an in ground swimming pool. AB 2866 and section 1596.814 was provided to the Director.

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.

Director was 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.

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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Renita Rodriguez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2025
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Created By: Renita Rodriguez On 09/30/2025 at 12:34 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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 372001507

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(1)(A)
Pool Safety
(A) An enclosure, including, but not limited to, a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates the swimming pool from access to the family daycare home and has all of the following characteristics:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above for an in ground pool and fencing requirements, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/29/2025
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LPA provided the section for AB2866 and 1596.814 to the Director Maureen Schwersensky. Director states she will review the sections and regulations provided to her. She will check how the center is in violation of the regulation and provide LPA with correction and or rebuttal by 9/14/25.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(b)(3)(A)
Pool Safety
(b) A licensed daycare center with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (3) The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use: (A) A life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches with a United States Coast Guard approval label.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview the center did not comply with the section cited above for a life ring with a minimum diameter of 17 inches, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/11/2025
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Director states she will obtain and send LPA picture of the life ring by 10/3/25.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Renita Rodriguez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/30/2025


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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 372001507
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2025
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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.

For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Maureen Schwersensky.

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

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Renita Rodriguez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2025
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