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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566214999
Report Date: 07/02/2026
Date Signed: 07/02/2026 01:01:43 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/02/2026 01:01 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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:MONTESSORI OF NORTH RANCHFACILITY NUMBER:
566214999
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ROLA KONTARFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1165 LINDERO CANYON ROADTELEPHONE:
(818) 852-7202
CITY:WESTLAKE VILLAGESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91362
CAPACITY: 76TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 76CENSUS: 53DATE:
07/02/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Joanna CruzTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:00 AM
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On 7/02/2026, at 8:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Seena Parsapour conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Facility Representative Joanna Cruz and explained the nature & purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Facility Representative, toured the interior and exterior of the CCC. The CCC is open Monday-Friday from 7:00am-5:30pm. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed fifty-three (53) children under the care & supervision of eight (8) staff members, which includes Facility Representative (cleared & associated). The facility uses four (4) classrooms for preschool-aged children. LPA notes Head of School Rola Kontar was present during today's inspection as well.

LPA observed required licensing forms and documents posted prominently near the entrance of the CCC. LPA observed daily activity schedules posted prominently in each classroom. LPA notes the CCC maintains electronic Sign In/Out logs using Brightwheel software. LPA notes the forms contained the arrival and departure times of children in care as well as the signatures of the children's authorized representatives. The classrooms have age-appropriate play equipment and furnishings available to children in care. LPA observed disinfectants, cleaning solutions, sharps, and other potentially hazardous items stored in areas inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed first-aid kits stored in an accessible location within each classroom. LPA observed a fire suppression system, smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors installed throughout the CCC, one of which in the Peacocks classroom was tested for functionality and verified operational at 9:33am.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seena Parsapour
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/02/2026
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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI OF NORTH RANCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 566214999
VISIT DATE: 07/02/2026
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The CCC has adequate restrooms and handwashing facilities for children in care. The restrooms for the use of children were observed by LPA in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. LPA notes the CCC maintains supplemental food options for children in care including hot lunches which are available for purchase. LPA observed a snack & meal menus posted prominently throughout the CCC. LPA observed functional refrigerators being used in classrooms to store food for children in care. Facility Representative informed LPA that filtered and bottled drinking water is available for consumption by preschoolers in care, and that children in care bring their own refillable water bottles from home.

LPA notes the CCC outdoor play area is fully enclosed and is subdivided based on age group. LPA observed the entry/exit points to be secured. The footing in the outdoor play area is varied and features adequate cushioning to absorb falls. LPA notes an abundance of shade is available in the outdoor play area, provided by trees and the building structure. LPA observed age-appropriate toys & play equipment in the outdoor play area. The play equipment is free of sharp, loose or pointed objects. LPA reminded Facility Representative that outdoor play equipment and furnishings should be replaced when such items begin to degrade or are no longer in good repair. No bodies of water were observed on site.

LPA reviewed a sampling of children’s records, and found them to be current & complete. LPA reviewed a sampling of staff records for staff members present during the inspection, which were found current & complete as well, including AB1207 compliant mandated reporter training certification, as well as EMSA approved pediatric 1st aid & CPR training certification, among other required documents. The CCC maintains a current facility roster listing children in care. No firearms or ammunition are stored on site.

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.

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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seena Parsapour
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2026
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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI OF NORTH RANCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 566214999
VISIT DATE: 07/02/2026
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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 (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information)

• CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any 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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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.

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. 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.

No deficiencies were issued during today’s inspection. Facility Representative was provided a copy of their Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Head of School, Rola Kontar.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maria Mueller
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Seena Parsapour
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2026
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