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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105169
Report Date: 04/24/2024
Date Signed: 04/24/2024 11:12:03 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/24/2024 11:12 AM - 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:NEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
376105169
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
SAMADHI HERATHFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:4848 SEMINOLE DRIVETELEPHONE:
(619) 321-9693
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92115
CAPACITY: 36TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 36CENSUS: 15DATE:
04/24/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Samadhi and Kumudu HerathTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:25 AM
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On 04/24/2024 at 9am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samantha Clenista conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a Change of Ownership. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representatives, Samadhi Herath (Center Director/Licensee Rep.) and Kumudu Herath (Administrator). Facility is requesting to be licensed for 36 preschoolers (ages 2 to entry of TK/Kinder) in classrooms Classroom A and Classroom B. Fire clearance was granted on 04/11/2024. Hours of operation will be Monday thru Friday,7am-5pm.

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA observed a total of 15 children being supervised by a total of 3 staff members. LPA informed facility representatives that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities to ensure their overall health and safety. When medications are on site, Director stated that they will be in a locked box in the director’s office. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in the director’s office. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site in each classroom and two in the main house. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the main parent pick-up/drop off area upon entry of the center. Children will be physically signed in and out at this same entry area.

LPA continued to tour the facility. Total indoor activity space measured at 1,265.87 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 36 children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies/hooks, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available inside and outside the classrooms via Primo refillable water jugs and water bottles (which facility requires the parent/guardian to bring for their child). LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. LPA observed no bodies of water on site. Facility representatives stated there are no firearms or weapons on the property.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/24/2024
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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: NEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105169
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2024
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LPA observed a total of 5 sinks and 4 toilets available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of 36 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink located in the main house. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the director’s office and staff restroom. Facility Representatives were reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

Facility stated they will provide daily breakfast, AM and PM snacks, and lunch. The kitchen area is located in the main house and currently includes 2 refrigerators, a sink with hot and cold water, oven and microwave. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed to be free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in the kitchen are inaccessible to children via latches/locks.

The facility currently has five fenced playground areas (labeled as play 1, play 2, play 3, play 4 and lunch area on the facility sketch). Fencing (vertical wooden picket fence) is at least four feet high surrounding the entire outdoor play areas. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for the preschool is 7,551.79 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Shade is provided via canopies and trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playgrounds. There is a climbing structure on Play 2, Play 3 and Play 4 which is age appropriate for the children served. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by sand. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playgrounds to be inaccessible to children.

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).

Facility Representatives 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2024
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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: NEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105169
VISIT DATE: 04/24/2024
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 Facility Representatives the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

A notice of site visit was given to Director and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representatives, Mr. and Mrs. Herath.

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.

No corrections are needed at this time from the Facility Representatives. A license for 36 preschoolers (ages 2 to entry of TK/Kinder) in Classroom A and Classroom B may be granted upon a final file review.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/24/2024
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