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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304270282
Report Date: 07/24/2023
Date Signed: 07/24/2023 12:58:32 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
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S WORLDFACILITY NUMBER:
304270282
ADMINISTRATOR:BEGOLE, NOREENFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:14212 EDWARDS BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(714) 894-4924
CITY:WESTMINSTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92683
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 33CENSUS: 6DATE:
07/24/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Legal/Non-complianceUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:15 AM
MET WITH:Director, Noreen BegoleTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Nguyen conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of a Case Management - Legal/Non-compliance. LPA toured the facility inside and outside the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken at 8:20am, there were one staff (staff #1) with five preschool children, and one child who is enrolled in the toddler option (child #1) combined in the daycare room. The facility has a preschool license with a toddler option. Staff#2 arrived at the facility but was not in ratio with the children until 8:25am when the children went outside. Children were separated from preschool and toddler option when they went outside to the yard. LPA obtain a copy of child #1 contract and all the classrooms roll call sheet. At 10:25am, LPA observed 6 children in toddler option room with two staff members and 16 preschool children in transitional primary room and primary room with 2 staff members. Facility hours are 6:30a.m.- 6:00p.m., Monday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Food is prepared on site, snacks are provided. Food prep areas were clean and sanitary. Food is properly stored. Menus were posted where they could be reviewed by parents. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges.

There is drinking water available to children indoors by water bottles with the child’s name on it. The children's bathrooms are clean and sanitary. Children nap on cots and mats and bedding is stored individually and washed weekly. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/24/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Cindy Nguyen On 07/24/2023 at 10:55 AM
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
, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 304270282

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2023
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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08/01/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101216.4(a)(2)

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101216.4 Preschool Program with Toddler Component (a) Licensees serving preschool-age...(2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate...This requirement is not met as evidence.

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Director will submit weekly staff schedule (LIC 500) to proof that covers all business hours for toddler program and preschool program by August 1, 2023.
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Based on observation and interview, facility failed to ensure to keep physically seperate programs for Preschool and Toddler option. LPA observed child#1 was commingling with five preschool children in the daycare room. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to the children in care.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Cindy Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2023


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Created By: Cindy Nguyen On 07/24/2023 at 11:04 AM
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
, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 304270282

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2023
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/01/2023
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)

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1596.8662(b)(1) Training for Mandated Reporter: On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, ... date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirment is not met as evidence by:
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Licensee states will have S4 complete the online training for mandated reporter and submit proof of certificate by the due date to LPA at cindy.nguyen@dss.ca.gov.
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Based on interviews and record reviews, proof of completion of required mandated reporter training for S4 was not available for review during today's inspection. This poses a potential safety risk to children in care.
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Type B
08/01/2023
Section Cited
HSC1596.7995(a)(1)

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1596.7995(a) (1) Person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles...This requirement is not met as evidence.
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Licensee stated will email copies of S4 immunization records to LPA by POC due date to cindy.nguyen@dss.ca.gov.
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Based on LPA interview and record review, S4, did not have proof of immunization records on file. This poses a potential risk to the children in care.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Cindy Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/24/2023


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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 304270282
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2023
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The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity was free of hazards. The cushioning material rubber mats commercially produced for the purpose around the climbing equipment, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorbs falls. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by water bottles with the child’s name on it. LPA observed a pool at the facility. Pool fence meets regulation requirement. There is a side gate that leads to the pool. Director stated that the pool is not being by the daycare children.

Four staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1596.7995 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for four staff were reviewed, LPA observed staff #4 missing immunization and mandated reporter training. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 03/2025.

Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of 5 of children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached, when necessary, Immunization records, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Notification of Parent’s Rights (LIC995A), medical assessment and found to be in compliance. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/Sign out procedure was reviewed and meets regulation requirements. This facility utilizes an electronic sign in/out system. Each authorized representative utilizes their code as a digital signature.

The director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov licensee may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.ccld.ca.gov

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2023
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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 304270282
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2023
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LPAs provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

Information on the additional nutrition training, immunization requirements for children, and Health Schools Act (http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pestmgt/schoolipm.htm) were provided. The licensee was informed, and website given, about the California Child Care Disaster Plan has been posted to the UCSF California Childcare Health Program website: cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness Also provided was information about the E-Learning Modules available at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the facility representative.

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee 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.

Important COVID-19 resources and links were provided:
· COVID-19 Update Guidance Childcare Programs/Providers link:
https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-childcare.pdf
· CCLD COVID-19 Licensed childcare and facilities and provider FAQs link: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/child-care-licensing/covid-19-child-care-resources/faqs-for-licensed-child-care-facilities-and-providers

Director 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2023
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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S WORLD
FACILITY NUMBER: 304270282
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2023
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Based on LPA observations, record reviews and interviews the following violations were observed and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Section CCR 101216.4(a)(2) Preschool Program with Toddler Component & Health and Safety Code 1596.7995(a)(1) Immunization, 1596.8662(b)(1) Mandated Reporter Training. Please refer to attached 809D for documentation of deficiencies.

This report cites Type A violation and shall be provided copies of the report to parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day and shall provide to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days and provide a copy to current and enrolling parents. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC 9224) signed by parents in each child’s file. Failure to post Type A reports for 30 days will result in a Civil Penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Noreen Begole. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2023
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