013421974-3-8-2023-52-CC-LDBX-CPQTS5-20230308135835

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013421974
Report Date: 03/08/2023
Date Signed: 03/08/2023 01:58:49 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/08/2023 01:58 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:	MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF PLEASANTON		FACILITY NUMBER:	013421974
ADMINISTRATOR:	GUTIERREZ, KATRINA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3410 CORNERSTONE CT		TELEPHONE:	(925) 484-3300
CITY:	PLEASANTON	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94566
CAPACITY: 120	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 120	CENSUS: 96	DATE:	03/08/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	Monica Galang		TIME COMPLETED:	02:20 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 March 8, 2023., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection and met with the Director, Monica Galang. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the representative. There were 70 preschool children and 26 toddlers present during this inspection, total of 96 children. There were 17 additional staff members. The facility consists of 5 classrooms. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 7:30 AM- 6:00 PM, Monday -Friday. CLASSROOMS: There are a total of five classrooms, Maple, Oaks, Juniper, Aspen, and Redwood. At approximately 10:10 AM the facility was toured 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. The isolation area for sick children is in the director's office, away from the children in care. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. Parent supply lunches and water bottles (labeled). There a six (6) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a functioning carbon monoxide detector in each classroom, wired smoke detectors, sprinkler system, fully stocked first aid kits, and pull down fire alarms. All solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers on and appear to be in good repair. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility provides snacks for children in care and there are monthly menu posted at the facility in the office area. LPA observed an area where there are refrigerators in these areas it is clean and free of evidence of rodents. Food is protected from contamination and, per staff, contaminated food is discarded immediately. Low-fat 1% milk is being served at this facility. 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. OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There's is two yards one for the preschool age and one for toddlers both have play structure with a slide that has cushioning to absorb falls that is anchored. There's also a canopy that provides shade to children while at play. The staff brings out the water bottles outside to keep the children hydrated. The playground is fully fenced. There are sheds that contains toys and equipment that has a lock on the playground which is inaccessible to children. See 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorraine Dacanay-Breaux
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2023

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, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF PLEASANTON	FACILITY NUMBER: 013421974
	VISIT DATE: 03/08/2023

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BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the children's bathroom. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children can reach the sinks and toilets. Supplies are available to the children.

RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. 12 children's files and 12 staff files were reviewed around 12:00 PM. All staff files have required Health Screening, Employee Rights, and Criminal Record Statements and all children files contain Identification & Emergency, Parent Rights and Medical Consent forms. 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. The director's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 08/06/2024. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 02/10/2023. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: IMS is being provided at this facility. LPA inspected the medication, which is stored in a safe place that is inaccessible to children in care. Each of the medications has an unaltered label with the child’s name and date of issuance. A refrigerator shall be used to store any medications that requires refrigeration. The center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits that is available in each classroom.

California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. Roster of the children must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented.

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

See 809-C.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorraine Dacanay-Breaux
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2023

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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: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF PLEASANTON	FACILITY NUMBER: 013421974
	VISIT DATE: 03/08/2023

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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 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.

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.

There's no deficiency cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Monica Galang.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Chandra Charles
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorraine Dacanay-Breaux
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/08/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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