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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494329
Report Date: 04/25/2025
Date Signed: 04/25/2025 04:09:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/25/2025 04:09 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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:BEACH CITIES MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
197494329
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		A.FEIERSTEIN & D.KELLERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2233 EAST EL SEGUNDO BLVDTELEPHONE:
(424) 360-0166
CITY:EL SEGUNDOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90245
CAPACITY: 269TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 269CENSUS: 242DATE:
04/25/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:50 AM
MET WITH:Traci Sell (Director)TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:10 PM
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On 4/25/25, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), V. Wheatley and Chartrice Johnson conducted an annual inspection and met with the Director, Traci Sell. LPAs inspected the entire facility and observed children playing inside the classrooms and outside on the playground. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00am to 6pm.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture and equipment was inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. The telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation is adequate. The facility has central heating and air conditioning. There are cubbies for children's belongings. There is a first aid kit in each classroom. LPA observed several age appropriate toys and equipment. The sheets and blankets for napping are kept separate in plastic bags. The electrical outlets are inaccessible. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that medication is administered with parents permission and doctor's authorization. The administered medication is documented and kept inaccessible. There is an IMS plan (Incidental Medical Services) for children receiving theses services, for example Epi Pens. The director has a plan of operation in place. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the school office.

Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/25/2025
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
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: BEACH CITIES MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494329
VISIT DATE: 04/25/2025
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LPAs inspected all of the restrooms. The toilets and sinks are functioning properly. There is toilet paper, soap and paper towels in each restroom. There are two potty nannies assigned to each restroom to assist the children.

LPAs inspected the large outdoor play space and also the indoor/outdoor play space. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good material, and age appropriateness. LPAs observed several age appropriate toys and equipment. There is a shaded area. The water bottles are taken outside daily. The children that do not nap are allowed to play outside during naptime. The classrooms upstairs have a patio outside of the classroom and the children are allowed to sit outside when it is safe. Facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors that meet statutory requirements.

The staff provide a morning and afternoon snack. The children either bring their lunch or purchase a catered lunch by Choice Lunch food service. The catered lunch is delivered in the morning and they provide extras meals to make sure enough food is delivered. The children are served milk and juice in the lunches they bring from home. A menu is not available because their are over 50 food choices for the parents to chose to purchase.

Teacher child ratios were observed and staff names recorded. All staff members are fingerprint cleared. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Staff were questioned to establish their familiarity of emergency reporting requirements, emergency disaster plans and other site operations. A fire drill or earthquake drill are held once a month and logged. LPAs observed the log. Personal rights of children were discussed. Director states they use redirection. Staff were reminded children are to be supervised at all times. LPAs observed a children's roster.

Sign in and out sheets were reviewed by a print out from the Procare System and each child has been signed in accordingly. The children are not transported off the premises for field trips. Children and staff records were reviewed. The staff have current CPR/first aid certification which expires 11/1/2025. The Mandated Reporter Certification has expired for three staff members. See LIC 809D.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations a Type B deficiency is cited. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Additional forms and P.I.N.S. (child care updates) may be obtained at www.ccld.ca.gov Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided to the director.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Wheatley
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2025
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Created By: Veronica Wheatley On 04/25/2025 at 03:28 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: BEACH CITIES MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494329

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/25/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA's observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that three staff members do not have the Mandated Reporter Training Certification. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/02/2025
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The director will ensure all staff members have the required Mandated Reporter Training Certifications. This certification expires every 2 years. The director will submit proof of certification by email by 5/2/2025.
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Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Maureen Neal
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Veronica Wheatley
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/25/2025


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