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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 372001507
Report Date: 11/10/2022
Date Signed: 11/10/2022 12:45:15 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIAFACILITY NUMBER:
372001507
ADMINISTRATOR:MARIJANE SCHAFERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:14911 ESPOLA ROADTELEPHONE:
(858) 748-1727
CITY:POWAYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92064
CAPACITY: 70TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 70CENSUS: 45DATE:
11/10/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Interim Director Maureen SchwersenskyTIME COMPLETED:
12:55 PM
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On 11/10/2022 at 10:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joelle Redding, met with Interim Director Maureen Schwersensky for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 45 children present with six staff as follows: Three teachers in the first floor classroom with 28 children; a teacher and an Aide with units in the downstairs classroom with 17 children and a floater. Facility is within ratio and capacity.

LPA toured the facility. 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. All storage containers and trashes have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is 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.

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. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. 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.

Renesha Askew
Joelle Redding
DATE: 11/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 11/10/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 372001507
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2022
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There are no firearms or ammunition on the property. There is a fenced pool on the property, with a locked gate. However, the fencing is climbable chain link and is short of the regulation requirement of 5', measuring just 4'2". The gate is not self latching, as required by regulation.

LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. There are several staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Facility is reminded the Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com. Facility staff are in compliance.



Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is the Director's office. The facility has sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Reporting requirements for positive Covid-19 results in children or staff were discussed to include contact with County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident for two or more cases.

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. The facility does have an Epi Pen on site but no approved plan on file. A plan will be submitted for review within 30 days. LPA provided resources.

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.

Licensee is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Select “Child Care” then “Quick Links” and Quarterly Updates.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2022
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 372001507
VISIT DATE: 11/10/2022
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Select “Receive Important Updates” then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select “subscribe.”

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

LPA conducted child care quality management interview with Interim Director Maureen Schwersensky. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director.

See LIC 809D for Type A deficiency.

LPA, Joelle Redding, informed Interim Director Maureen Schwersensky that this report dated 11/10/2022 documents a Type A citation and shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LP, Joelle Redding, informed Interim Director Maureen Schwersensky to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/10/2022, that documents a Type A citation, 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. LIC 9224 provided by LPA today.

NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/10/2022
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Created By: Joelle Redding On 11/10/2022 at 12:21 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: 11/10/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Deficiency Dismissed
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101238(e)(1)
Buildings and Grounds
(e) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools, including swimming pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds or similar bodies of water, through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. (1) Fences shall be at least five feet high and shall be constructed so that the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The bottom and sides of the fence shall comply with Division 1, Appendix Chapter 4 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code. In addition to meeting all of the aforementioned requirements for fences, gates shall swing away from the pool, self-close and have a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. Pool covers shall be strong
enough to completely support the weight of an adult and shall be placed on the pool and locked while the pool is not in use.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the fencing around the pool is climbable chain link, just 4'2", short of the required 5', without a self-latching gatet, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 11/11/2022
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Interim Director spoke with Licensee/Director MaryJane Schafer via telephone. Initial corrections will be made to increase fence height to 5', including the gate which will remain locked Material will be placed outside the fencing to render it unclimbable and a permanent plan will be submitted to Licensing that will meet regulation. Initial corrections will be in place prior to children returning or the outside area will be off limits until then.

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:Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/10/2022


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