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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073408867
Report Date: 04/22/2025
Date Signed: 04/22/2025 12:11:01 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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE TREE MONTESSORI INT'L SCHOOL OF EL CERRITOFACILITY NUMBER:
073408867
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		QI ZHAOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2603 TASSAJARA AVENUETELEPHONE:
(510) 233-0171
CITY:EL CERRITOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94530
CAPACITY: 144TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 144CENSUS: 67DATE:
04/22/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Licensee InitiatedANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Maggie ZhaoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) M. Domantay and Nyeesha Blount met with Director Maggie Zhao upon arrival for the purpose of an inspection for adding a toddler program. Applicant requests to add a Toddler Program to the existing Preschool for 132 Preschool children from ages 2 years to first grade entry and 12 toddlers ages 18-36 months. The program will operate Monday through Friday 8:00a.m to 6:30p.m. The fire clearance was granted and approved on 2/14/2024, from the El Cerrito Fire Department. The facility does provide snacks, and food service, and/or lunch is provided from home for children.

LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There is 1 Toddler indoor area: Classroom #12. LPAs observed sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, cots, and chairs during today's inspection. LPAs observed a changing table is in hands reach of a sink in toddler classroom. LPA notified Director, Maggie changing table must have raised sides that is at least 3 inches high. Per Director she will purchase a sufficient changing table and send LPA photo when it is set up in the toddler classroom. Per Director a first aid kit is available in the toddler classroom. Medications will be stored in a cabinet in the office. LPAs observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Director stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. LPAs observed a carbon monoxide detector in the facility in Toddler Classroom #12. Per Director, facility will utilize manual sign-in/sign-out system.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mai Lor
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Melissa Domantay
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/22/2025
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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE TREE MONTESSORI INT'L SCHOOL OF EL CERRITO
FACILITY NUMBER: 073408867
VISIT DATE: 04/22/2025
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LPA measured the Toddler classroom. The total classroom space contains a total of 861.19 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 12 Toddler children. There is 1 toilet, 1 urinal, and 2 sinks for the toddler children, and a separate private restroom for the staff is located within the facility. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office and will use the staff restroom, if necessary.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There is 1 toddler outdoor area at the facility, the Toddler outdoor play yard. The toddler outdoor play area is located in the middle, outdoor area between the classrooms and is surrounded by a children's gate that is secured to the ground as a barrier within the bigger outdoor cement area. The outdoor area outside of the toddler yard is fenced with metal wired fencing that is at least four feet tall. There is a plastic play structure set in the toddler play yard. LPAs did not observe a manufacturer sticker on the play structure, LPAs notified Director Maggie to follow manufacturer guidelines. Toddler play yard has turf as cushioning to cushion a child's fall. LPAs observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPAs reminded Applicant to ensure to empty all water tables when not in use. There is sufficient shading areas provided by a canopy in the toddler play yard.

LPAs measured the Toddler outdoor play yard. The total toddler outdoor play yard space contains a total of 609.28 square feet, which will not accommodate Applicant's request for 12 Toddler children.

Applicant must submit a request for a waiver for the outdoor toddler play area to accommodate the maximum capacity of 8 toddler children outdoors at any given time with a set schedule in place.

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

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mai Lor
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Melissa Domantay
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/22/2025
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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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE TREE MONTESSORI INT'L SCHOOL OF EL CERRITO
FACILITY NUMBER: 073408867
VISIT DATE: 04/22/2025
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LPA discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times, including in the bathroom; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. LPA discussed with Applicant any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days.

Applicant 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.

Applicant 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.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Maggie Zhao.


The following items are required before a license will be issued:
1. Regional Manager (RM) final file review.
2. Applicant will need to submit a request for a waiver for the outdoor toddler play area to accommodate the maximum capacity of 8 toddler children outdoors at any given time with a set schedule in place.
3. Applicant must provide a photo to the LPA of changing table with at least 3 inches raised sides in hands reach of a sink in the toddler classroom. Page 3
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mai Lor
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Melissa Domantay
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/22/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/22/2025
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