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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013418096
Report Date: 08/13/2024
Date Signed: 08/13/2024 11:55:04 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/13/2024 11:55 AM - 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:CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI ADVENTUREFACILITY NUMBER:
013418096
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LORENA R. ALEJANDREFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:580 JOAQUIN AVE.TELEPHONE:
(510) 352-4341
CITY:SAN LEANDROSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94577
CAPACITY: 36TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 36CENSUS: 18DATE:
08/13/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:55 AM
MET WITH:Lorena AlejandreTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:05 PM
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On August, 13, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melanie Otsuji conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with Director, Lorena Alejandre. Also present during today's visit were 3 additional staff members and 18 preschool aged children. The facility consists of two classrooms. The facility was toured inside and out for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 7:00 AM- 6:00 PM, Monday -Friday

LPA conducted a census of the children and the census matches the children signed in on the electronic system. LPA reviewed a random sample of children files and staff files. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed, and certificates were reviewed. Director's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires in July 2025.

LPA inspected two (2) classrooms and teacher child ratio was observed. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the director's office, away from other children in care. The center has a working smoke detectors, working carbon monoxide detectors, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and two (2) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was in July 2024. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

See 809-C.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melanie Otsuji
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/13/2024
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI ADVENTURE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013418096
VISIT DATE: 08/13/2024
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

This facility provides snacks for the children and the children bring food from home. There are weekly menus posted at the facility. Food is protected from contamination and, per staff, contaminated food is discarded immediately. Food/beverages capable of rapid spoiling are properly stored. Pesticides and other similar toxic substances are not stored in cabinets that contains food. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair.

The outdoor area is fully fenced playground with a small play structure with a slide that has cushioning to absorb children's falls. There are trees that provides shade to children while at play and the staff brings the children’s water bottles and cups to keep the children hydrated while at play. The play equipment is age appropriate and in good repair and the facility has a shed with a lock to prevent access by children on the playground.



In the children's bathrooms all of the sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children can reach the sinks and toilets and the paper towels and soap are available to the children. The staff's bathroom is separate from the children's bathroom and its accessed by a locked door.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melanie Otsuji
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2024
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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: CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI ADVENTURE
FACILITY NUMBER: 013418096
VISIT DATE: 08/13/2024
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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/process.

Facility representative was 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.

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. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information

There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Lorena Alejandre.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melanie Otsuji
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2024
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