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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701321
Report Date: 07/03/2024
Date Signed: 07/03/2024 12:01:46 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/03/2024 12:01 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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701321
ADMINISTRATOR:	ABIGAIL AHUMADA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4754 SEA TERN COURT		TELEPHONE:	(619) 272-9397
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92154
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	07/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:50 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Abigail Ahumada		TIME COMPLETED:	12:15 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 07/03/2024, at 8:50am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daniela Huerta conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Director Abigail Ahumada and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. LPA inspected and toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility. The following ratios were observed: nine (9) preschool with one teacher and one helper, and three (3) toddlers with two (2) teachers. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Furniture and equipment are in good condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. Potty chairs, toilets and hand-washing equipment are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Kitchen, food preparation and storage areas are clean, free of litter/rubbish. Solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers and are in good repair. Playground equipment is in safe condition. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. Facility has a smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meet statutory requirements. The last fire/disaster was conducted and documented on 06/06/2024. Facility Representative stated that there are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. Facility Representative stated that there are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. The facility provides breakfast and snacks to children. Children bring their own water bottles and filtered drinking water is available at the facility.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Daniela Huerta	TELEPHONE: 619-767-2214
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/03/2024

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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701321
	VISIT DATE: 07/03/2024

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Facility representative 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.

Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. Children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care. At least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid is present when children are at the facility. The name of the facility representative and the fully qualified teacher designated to act in the facility representative’s absence has been reported to the Department. Facility follows sign in and sign out procedures. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and some staff had documentation of completed mandated reporter training. Based on record review, two staff had their Mandated Reporter Training certificate expired. See LIC 809-D.

This facility does not provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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-care-centers/.

LPA also informed 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Daniela Huerta	TELEPHONE: 619-767-2214
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/03/2024

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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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701321
	VISIT DATE: 07/03/2024

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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 platform. 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 and provided facility representative with the following: childcare advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.

Facility representative 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.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, of the California Code of Regulations, One (1) type B deficiency was cited. See LIC 809D.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Daniela Huerta	TELEPHONE: 619-767-2214
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/03/2024

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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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701321
	VISIT DATE: 07/03/2024

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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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Abigail Ahumada. Appeal Rights, and Notice of Site Visit were given. Notice of Site Visit is required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA observed Notice of Site Visit posted on the bulletin board.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Daniela Huerta	TELEPHONE: 619-767-2214
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/03/2024

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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 CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LLC	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701321
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 07/03/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

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1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review, Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that two staff had expired Mandated Reporter Training certificates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/17/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee stated she will make sure that her staff complete the online Mandated Reporter Training AB1207 and will submit a copy for the plan of correction to the San Diego Regional Office by 07/17/2024. The Licensee will ensure that her stafff renew their certification every two years prior to the expiration date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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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: Jason Garay	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2250
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Daniela Huerta	TELEPHONE: 619-767-2214
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/03/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/03/2024

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