376701518-1-9-2023-20-CC-RGOU-CMWRZX-20230109122841

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701518
Report Date: 01/09/2023
Date Signed: 01/09/2023 12:28:49 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/09/2023 12:28 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:	WOODS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, LLC, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701518
ADMINISTRATOR:	LAURA VALDEZ-OROPEZA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4885 HARBINSON AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(619) 439-6130
CITY:	LA MESA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91942
CAPACITY: 70	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	01/09/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Nicole Soares		TIME COMPLETED:	12:40 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 01/09/2023 at 9:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Rajani Goudreau arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing (change of ownership) inspection. Upon arrival LPA, met with Administrator/Substitute Director, Nicole Soares and Director, Laura Valdez-Oropeza and proceeded to tour the facility. The facility is requested a capacity of 70 preschool children; serving ages 2 through 5 years old in the following classrooms: #1,#2,#3,and #5. Facility plans to operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The classrooms were inspected and measured during this inspection and measured a total of 2,119.78 square feet, which is sufficient to accommodate 60 children at one time. Due to limited indoor space applicant has agreed to lower the requested capacity to 60 children. LPA obtained an updated LIC200A-Application at time of inspection. Classroom #4 will not be utilized at this time; therefore, was not be counted in the indoor square footage. The classrooms were observed to be equipped with age appropriate furniture and play equipment; including napping equipment (cots), tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other materials for the children use. The classrooms are orderly, free of hazards and have adequate heating, lighting and ventilation. Classroom #1 has one restroom with two toilets and two sinks, classroom #2 has one restroom with one sink and one toilet, classroom #3 has one restroom with two sinks and two toilets available for the children’s exclusive use. In addition, there is one sink in the playground for the three years old available for the children’s use. There is one staff restroom located in classroom #2 and a laundry room located in classroom #3 made inaccessible to the children in care by the use of doorknob covers. The number of toilets and sinks is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. The restrooms and hand washing areas were observed to be in a safe, sanitary and operating condition, per observation. The facility will provide AM and PM snacks to the children. Breakfast and lunch will be brought from home. Uncontaminated drinking water is readily available during indoor and outdoor activities through the use of refillable water jugs and disposable cups provided by the facility or brought from home. The staff restroom located in the director’s office and the director’s office will be designated for ill children, if needed. There is a fireplace located in the director’s office that is not in operation and is securely screened. There are one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors and a first aid kit with required supplies located in the facility, per observation. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous substances shall be kept inaccessible to the children in care. The facility will be utilizing digital sign in and sign out. Required documents were observed to be posted.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rajani Goudreau
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/09/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2023

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: WOODS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, LLC, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701518
	VISIT DATE: 01/09/2023

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This is an amended version of the original report created on 01/09/2023.

The outdoor preschool play area was inspected and measures a total of 6,278.43 square feet which is sufficient to accommodate 83 children at one time. The outdoor play area is fully fenced and includes outdoor play equipment that is age appropriate. There is enough rubber mulch material for cushioning under and around the play structure to absorbs falls. The play structure located in the playground for ages four through five years old is suitable for ages two through seven years old, per observation of equipment sticker located on the structure. There are three large sheds located in the playground area for the four through five years olds that was no counted in the square footage. LPA observed adequate shade in the outdoor play area by the use of canopies and building awnings. LPA observed the outdoor activity space surfaces to be free of hazards. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity, per observation. Proper supervision and placement of staff during outdoor activities was advised to ensure the supervision and the safety of children during outdoor play. There were no bodies of water observed on the premises of the property.

LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

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.

Applicant was 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, 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.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. IMS plan on file and approved. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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.htmLPA and Applicant discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rajani Goudreau
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/11/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/11/2023

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: WOODS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, LLC, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701518
	VISIT DATE: 01/09/2023

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LPA informed applicant initial water lead testing results shall be received and posted within 180 days of licensure. LPA provided and discussed the following with the applicant: PIN’s 21-04-CCP, 22-06-CCP and 21-21-CCP, External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form (LIC 9275), Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form (LIC 9276).

A fire clearance for 70 Preschool children; ages 2 through 5 years old in the following classrooms: #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was granted on January 04, 2023. An updated fire clearance will be requested due to change in capacity from 70 to 60 children.

An exit interview was conducted with Administrator/Substitute Director, Nicole Soares. The following reports were discussed and provided: LIC809 pages and Appeal Rights (LIC9058). After final file review a preschool license will be issued for 60 children; ages 2 through 5 years old in the following classrooms: #1, #2, #3 and #5. Once the license is issued the license will be mailed to the applicant and once received the license shall be posted in a prominent location in the facility.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rajani Goudreau
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/09/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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