434413370-9-26-2023-52-CC-MESA-CW2SPL-20230926140320

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434413370
Report Date: 09/26/2023
Date Signed: 09/26/2023 02:03:33 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/26/2023 02:03 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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE FLOWERS MONTESSORI		FACILITY NUMBER:	434413370
ADMINISTRATOR:	SUZETTE DEAN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	200 SERRA WAY #50		TELEPHONE:	(408) 471-7055
CITY:	MILPITAS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95035
CAPACITY:	111	CENSUS: 98	DATE:	09/26/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:55 AM
MET WITH:	Director Suzette Dean		TIME COMPLETED:	01:15 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 Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 10 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted an Required One (1) Year visit. LPA met with the Director Suzette Dean and explained the nature of the site visit. Present on this visit were 17 staff and 98 preschool children including toddlers. The facility operates from Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection with the Director. Facility also has a Toddler Option Program. The Toddler Option program operates in Daisy classroom and the Preschool program operates in Orchid, Tulip, Lily, Rose and Magnolia classrooms. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules and Waivers were observed to be posted. The facility is within ratio and capacity compliance today. Children were engaged in various activities under the visual supervision of the teachers. The classrooms, staff restroom, kitchen, storage room, and office area were inspected. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible to children. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment such as mats, cots, tables, changing tables, and chairs were age appropriate and were in god condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were kept protected against contamination and spoilage. Menus were posted. Kitchen and food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. Outdoor activity space is fenced and was inspected. The play equipment was maintained in a safe condition and free of hazards. There were no bodies of water observed. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. There were shaded rest areas for children. Drinking water are arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/26/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE FLOWERS MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 434413370
	VISIT DATE: 09/26/2023

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LPA reviewed and or discussed the following;

1. Facility file which Fire and Earthquake Drills were conducted and documented on the month of June, July and September of 2023, respectively. Children’s Sign in and Out Records. LPA also obtained copies of the Facility's updated Personnel Report, Child Care Facility Roster and Children's Sign in for the day.
2. Children's Roster attendance checklist in each room.
3. Staff Files. Each file includes Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Clearance, Health Screening Report with TB Clearance, Education Qualification, records of immunization (Measles and Pertussis), and Training such as the AB1207 Mandated Reporter Certification. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection.
4. Children Files. Each child’s file contains but not limited to Sleeping Log for Toddlers, Needs and Service Plan, Ouch Report, Medication Record, Room Change Record, records of receipt for Parents' Rights Notice, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, and Immunization.
5. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but the Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in park vehicles.
6. ChildcareExpansionGrantProgram, the Santa Clara County Childcare Resource and Referral (R&R) Program 2023-2024 HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT and FREE training is available to Santa Clara CountyMandated Reporters working at daycare/childcare facilities
7. PIN 23-08-CCP - 2022 Chaptered Legislation Affecting Child Care Facilities

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director 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 Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/26/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023

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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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE FLOWERS MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 434413370
	VISIT DATE: 09/26/2023

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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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

Directors were 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.

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.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed at the time of the visit.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Suzette Dean.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang	TELEPHONE: (510) 725-7009
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta	TELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/26/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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