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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701611
Report Date: 09/02/2026
Date Signed: 09/02/2026 01:50:37 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
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:WOODS MONTESSORI, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
376701611
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LAURA VALDEZ-OFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:4442 HARBINSON AVETELEPHONE:
(619) 439-6130
CITY:LA MESASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91942
CAPACITY: 45TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 45CENSUS: 0DATE:
09/02/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Laura Valdez-OTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 09/02/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Dana Stevens conducted an announced continued Pre-Licensing inspection for a single license. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Laura Valdez-O. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 21 preschool children ages 2-5 years old in Classroom 2 and 3 and 6 School age children in Classroom 1. Preschool hours of operation will be Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM and School age hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM during school year and Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM during school breaks.

LPAs observed a total of 1 sinks and 1 toilet available for school age use, 2 sinks and 2 toilets available for preschool use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested overall capacity of each component. School age restroom affords privacy for the children. There is a separate staff restroom (male and female) equipped with a 1 sink and 1 toilet. The isolation area and bathroom for children who are ill will be the director’s office and staff restroom. LPA observed that the office area has not been made inaccessible to children. Director stated the facility requires the parents to provide all meals (snacks and lunches), however the facility has extra snacks on site. The facility does not utilize a kitchen or food prep area. Director is reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space for the school age classroom (Room 1) measured 226.99 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. Total indoor activity space for the preschoolers measured 747.89 sq. ft., which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity.

Rajani Goudreau
Dana Stevens
DATE: 09/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/02/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: WOODS MONTESSORI, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701611
VISIT DATE: 09/02/2026
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 The facility currently has two fully fenced playground areas, one for the preschool children, and one for the school-aged children. The preschool playground measured a total of 3222.78 square feet which is sufficient for the requested capacity. The school age playground measured a total of 26, 214.79 square feet which is sufficient for the requested capacity.

Fencing of the preschool playground is wood, and fencing of the school age playground is chain link. All playground fencing was observed to be at least four feet high. On preschool playground shade is provided via the patio, a tree and a canopy. There was no shade provided on the school age playground. There are sufficient outdoor age-approproiate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a play structure located on the school age playground that is age appropriate. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climbers provided by grass. LPA did not observe any hazardous items on the playgrounds.

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). Director stated that the facility will only use bottled water for children.

Director 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, 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.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rajani Goudreau
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Dana Stevens
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/02/2026
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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: WOODS MONTESSORI, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701611
VISIT DATE: 09/02/2026
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This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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) 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 discussed with Director the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.



The following corrections are needed prior to issuance of a license:
  • The office area made inaccessible
  • Shade provided on school age playground


Applicant Laura Valdez-O understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rajani Goudreau
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Dana Stevens
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/02/2026
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