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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371413
Report Date: 09/26/2024
Date Signed: 09/26/2024 10:23:49 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/26/2024 10:23 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:MISSION VIEJO MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
304371413
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		YANEZ, MIRIANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:23581 MADERO # 108TELEPHONE:
(949) 770-1093
CITY:MISSION VIEJOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92691
CAPACITY: 68TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20CENSUS: 18DATE:
09/26/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:40 AM
MET WITH:Mirian YanezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:00 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dean Thompson conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection in response to a self reported Unusual Incident dated 9/19/2024. LPA met with Director Mirian Yanez and toured the facility. LPA observed 18 preschool age children with and 4 staff.

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 visit, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios.

On 9/19/2024, a self reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was filed with the Licensing Office. The facility reported a child being left unattended without any supervision on the preschool playground. The facility was notified by a parent that witness the child alone on the playground while exiting their vehicle.

LPA was able to review camera footage on 9/26/2024. LPA observed two staff and children enter the facility from the playground on 9/19/2024, at 9:19 am. On 9/19/2024 at 9:24 am, LPA then observed the parent that witness the incident run toward the front office and point in the direction of the playground to notify the director that a child was left alone outside on the playground.

Based on LPA observation and directors statement on the unusual incident (UIR) submitted to the office, it was revealed that a child was left alone on 9/19/2024, without any adult supervision on the playground for five minutes. The following violation Responsibility for providing care and supervision was revealed today and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, 101229 (a)(1). Please see the attached LIC 809D.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Judy Hanson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dean Thompson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/26/2024
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: MISSION VIEJO MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371413
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2024
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LPA Dean Thompson informed Director Mirian Yanez that this report dated 9/26/2024, document(s) one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Dean Thompson informed Director Mirian Yanez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 9/26/2024, that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Mirian Yanez. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.



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: Judy Hanson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dean Thompson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2024
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Created By: Dean Thompson On 09/26/2024 at 10:07 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: MISSION VIEJO MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371413

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
09/26/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)(1)

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101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.

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Director stated Teachers are to use the face to name on ProCare. Physical Tracking, Teachers are to use sign in sign out sheets near the doors of the classroom. A headcount sheet was also added to all areas where students occupay.
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Based on LPA observation and directors statement on the unusual incident (UIR) submitted to the office, it was revealed that a child was left alone on 9/19/2024, without any adult supervision on the playground for five minutes which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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:Judy Hanson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Dean Thompson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/26/2024


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