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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370037
Report Date: 09/05/2024
Date Signed: 09/06/2024 10:00:32 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:MONARCH BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
304370037
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		PALOMA,JOHNSTONFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:32920 PACIFIC COAST HWY.TELEPHONE:
(949) 240-3344
CITY:DANA POINTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92629
CAPACITY: 90TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 90CENSUS: 37DATE:
09/05/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:15 AM
MET WITH:Co-director, Leigh Ann PackTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of Annual inspection. LPA met with co-director, Leigh Ann Pack. The director on records, Paloma Johnson was not present. LPA and co-director toured of the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were checked. LPA observed 7 staff and 3 children's shadows with a total of 37 preschool children in 3 classrooms. There were 14 children with 2 staff and one child's shadow in Room # 1, 7 children with 2 staff and 2 shadows in Room # 2, and 16 children with 3 staff in Room # 3. Room # 4 is for elementary children which is not under the Department's jurisdiction. Three classrooms were inspected. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios .
Facility operation hours is from 7:00 am.- 5:00 pm., Monday through Friday. Parents sign their children in and out manually in the lobby area.

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 (cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. The parents provide morning/afternoon snacks and lunch to their children. The required licensing posting were in compliance. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. Drinking water is available to children indoors by water containers that children bring from home and the facility fills them up from the filtered water if need to.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/05/2024
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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: MONARCH BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370037
VISIT DATE: 09/05/2024
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Preschool children nap on cots. Bedding are stored separately and are sent home to be washed on a weekly basis.

The facility has been conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The last fire drill was conducted 6/19/2024. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher.

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 space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material on the preschool playground is appeared to be enough to absorb falls.(wood chips). There is enough cushioning underneath and around the falling zones of play swings and slides. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by drinking fountains. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. Shade is provided. There are no bodies of water present at the facility.

Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 9 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 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 staff were reviewed for compliance.

Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. The certificates were reviewed for compliance. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which all were in compliance.

Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of 5 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 (LIC 700) and a medical assessment. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found one child missing the medical assessment on file.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
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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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: MONARCH BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370037
VISIT DATE: 09/05/2024
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Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care
Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was finalized on 12/22/2023 with the result of no lead exceedance which was completed accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at:https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters

The facility representative, Leigh Ann Pack 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.

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

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
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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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: MONARCH BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370037
VISIT DATE: 09/05/2024
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important information communication platforms. 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 communications.

The facility representative, Leigh Ann Pack 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries to
inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its
tools and methods, please visit the Program website atwww.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

A notice of site visit was given to facility representative, Leigh Ann Pack and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

In the areas that were evaluated, The following deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 were cited on this inspection date. Please refer to LIC 809Ds on next page.



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Leigh Ann Pack.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/05/2024
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Created By: Mahnaz Malek On 09/05/2024 at 12:35 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
, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: MONARCH BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370037

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/05/2024

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 counts out of 9 staffs' files missing Mandated Reporter Training for staff # 1, 2, and 8 which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/19/2024
Plan of Correction
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The director agreed to send the completed certificates for staff # 1, 2, and 3 to LPA's email address by the due date of 9/19/2024.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a 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. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 counts out of 9 staffs' files missing MMR vaccine for staff # 2, 3, and 8 and Pertussis vaccine for staff # 3, and 8 which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/19/2024
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The director agreed to send the completed above immunization for the above staff to LPA's email address by the due date of 9/19/2024.
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:Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/05/2024


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Created By: Mahnaz Malek On 09/05/2024 at 12:35 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
, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: MONARCH BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370037

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/05/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 counts out of 9 staffs' files missing health screening for staff # 3, 4, and 8. TB clearance for staff # 3 which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/19/2024
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The director agreed to send the completed above required documents for the above staff to LPA's email address by the due date of 9/19/2024.
Type B
Section Cited
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Child's Medical Assessments
(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one count out of 5 children's files missing physician's report for child # 2 which poses a potential health, and safety risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/19/2024
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The director agreed to send the completed physician's report for child # 2 to LPA's email address by the due date of 9/19/2024.
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:Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/05/2024


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