372005959-10-21-2022-51-CC-PMAA-CKERQV-20221021131411

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 372005959
Report Date: 10/21/2022
Date Signed: 10/21/2022 01:14:18 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/21/2022 01:14 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE		FACILITY NUMBER:	372005959
ADMINISTRATOR:	LINDA JORDAN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	717 NINTH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(760) 789-5363
CITY:	RAMONA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92065
CAPACITY: 52	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 57	CENSUS: 40	DATE:	10/21/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Sara Jordan		TIME COMPLETED:	01:45 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 10/21/22 at 9:15am, Licensing Program Analyst, Patrick Ma, met with Facility Representative Sara Jordan for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Director Linda Jordan arrived at the center at around 11:00am and participated in the inspection. There were 40 children present with 8 teachers in 2 rooms. Facility is within ratio and capacity. Program operates M – F from 8:30 – 12:30pm for half-day program and 8:30 – 3:00pm for full day program. 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 is 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. Food is stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less and there is no expired or contaminated food present. Staff preparing food are using proper personal hygiene and food service practices. The lunch/snack are brought from home for each student. Extra food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Bottled drinking water is provided for all children. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats/cots are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between naps/cots for easy passage and that mats/cots are not blocking entrances or exits. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Medications are kept in a high cabinet, 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, separate from other programs. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with necessary equipment securely bolted to the ground. Portable bottled water is used outdoors.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Patrick Ma
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2022

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

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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 CHILDREN'S HOUSE	FACILITY NUMBER: 372005959
	VISIT DATE: 10/21/2022

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There are no bodies of water, firearms or ammunition on the property. The carbon monoxide detector is operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting emergency drills every six months. The facility does not transport children.

LPA reviewed sign in/out sheets, a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. There is at least one 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.

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 understands that current County requirements do not require but strongly recommend that all children over the age of 2 and staff regardless of vaccination, should wear masks while indoors. 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.

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

Facility representative 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. Select “Receive Important Updates” then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select “subscribe.”

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Patrick Ma
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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 CHILDREN'S HOUSE	FACILITY NUMBER: 372005959
	VISIT DATE: 10/21/2022

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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/inspection-process

LPA conducted child care quality management interview with facility representative Linda Jordan.
No deficiencies are cited. Technical Violation provided.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Linda and Sara Jordan. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Patrick Ma
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/21/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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