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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495140
Report Date: 08/24/2022
Date Signed: 08/24/2022 05:19:32 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/24/2022 05:19 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:PACIFIC COAST MONTESSORI ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
197495140
ADMINISTRATOR:KAREN MCGRORYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2342 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAYTELEPHONE:
(424) 263-5362
CITY:LOMITASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90717
CAPACITY: 120TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 120CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/24/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:51 PM
MET WITH:Karen McGory - licenseeTIME COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
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On 8/24/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jillinda Chandler made an announced visit to Pacific Coast Montessori Academy. LPA met with Karen McGrory (applicant) who provided a tour of the facility. The applicant is requesting a preschool license with a toddler option. The applicant is requesting a capacity of 90 preschoolers, ages 2 year – until entry into Kindergarten; and 30 toddlers, ages 18 – 36 months. There 7 classrooms dedicated to day care activity; rooms 1 and 2 will be used for toddler children and rooms 3 – 7 will be used for pre-school (room 8 is not a licensed classroom. There is an approved fire clearance on file conducted by Michael Judkins of the L.A. County Fire prevention Bureau

The following was observed of the:

INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Fire extinguishers were 2AB10C or larger.

Carbon monoxide detectors were observed in

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/24/2022
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, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: PACIFIC COAST MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495140
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2022
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First aid kits were available with the required essentials: scissors, bandages, tweezers, and thermometer

Age appropriate equipment was observed in good repair

Drinking water will be provided through filtered water dispensers

The facility has central heating and cooling.

Windows were in good repair free of chipping paint, dirt, insects or debris

Adequate lighting was observed

The classrooms were clean in good repair

Trash cans used for solid waste were observed with tight fitting lids

No Fireplaces or open face heaters were observed

Disinfectants and cleaning solution and other toxins or poisons were made inaccessible to children, placed in locked cabinet or storage room

The office and the staff restroom will be used for isolation of ill children

The facility was equipped with a working telephone

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
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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: PACIFIC COAST MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495140
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2022
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Parents and authorized adults will sign in and out children using the electronic devise “Pro Care”

The required postings were also posted in a common area for parents and visitors review

Measurements for the indoor activity space was 1253.14 divided by 35 SQ. FT. per child = 35 toddler children and 5092.31 = 145 preschool children

FOOD SERVICE:

Lunches and snacks will be provided by the school. Weekly menus were posted for review. Children will eat in their classrooms.

LPA observed a full kitchen that was inaccessible to children in care, the kitchen was clean refrigeration and storage for foods were observed. Toddler classes were equipped with refrigeration and prepping areas. Prepping/lunch area was included in the measurements, applicant states the area is also used for activities.

Center shall devise an Incidental Medical Service plan and provide to parents of children with allergies (epi-pen), asthmatic (inhalers), and children needing G-tube feeding

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
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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: PACIFIC COAST MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495140
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2022
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RESTROOMS

THERE WERE:

8 toilets = 1 toilet per 15 children for a total of 120 children

9 sinks = 1 sink per 15 children for a total of 135 children

Toilets and sinks were age appropriate

The restrooms were clean and sanitized with the necessary toiletries, sinks and toilets were operable and in good repair. Faucets delivered cold water.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed in good condition.

The play yard gated with a 4 inch or higher gate.

No hazardous conditions or equipment was observed during today’s visit.

Sand was observed for cushioning under all climbing apparatus, and artificial grass in other areas of the outdoor activity area.

Water pitchers was available for an outdoor water source

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
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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: PACIFIC COAST MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495140
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2022
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LPA observed trees for shade and benches for resting. Applicant shall provide shading in the toddlers backyard.

Measurements for the outdoor activity area were 2578.63 divided by 75 sq. ft. per child for capacity total of 34 toddlers, and 10122.83 for 134 preschool children.

The Following corrections shall be made prior to licensure:

  • Un-leveled pavement near the garden causes a tripping hazard
  • Piping and water sprouts shall be made covered, the 2 cement blocks on the preschools play yard must be inaccessible to children
  • Shading shall be provided in the toddler's rear yard'
  • Poles in along the toddler bike path shall be padded and gaps on the sides of the shed shall be made inaccessible
  • The pole in room 3/4 shall be padded

Based on today’s inspection the facility shall be recommended for a capacity of 30 toddlers and 90 preschool children for a total of 120 determined by the total number of toilets, pending corrections

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Karen McGrory.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claudia Escobedo
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jillinda Chandler
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2022
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