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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371545
Report Date: 10/15/2024
Date Signed: 10/18/2024 01:14:31 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/18/2024 01:14 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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:DANA MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
304371545
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GOVINDASWAMY, M.FACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:34052 ST.OF THE VIOLET LANTERNTELEPHONE:
(949) 240-7271
CITY:DANA POINTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92629
CAPACITY: 34TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 34CENSUS: 17DATE:
10/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Staff in charge, and the directorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:15 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 staff in charge, Elizabeth Peralta. The director, Mohanapriya Govindaswamy (Priya Anand) arrived during LPA's inspection. LPA toured of the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were checked. LPA observed a total of 17 preschool children with 2 staff. There were 7 children with one staff getting ready for nap and there were 10 children with one staff eating lunch at the bench outside on the playground. 3rd staff who was at lunch arrived during LPA's inspection. All the classrooms were inspected. (Room for younger age, KG1, KG2, and 2 Study Rooms). 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 7:30 am.- 6:00 pm., Monday through Friday. Parents sign their children in and out electronically.

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 tap water if need to.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/15/2024
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: DANA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371545
VISIT DATE: 10/15/2024
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Preschool children nap on mats. 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 8/12/2024. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher.

The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed 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.(sand). There is enough cushioning underneath and around the falling zones of swings and slides. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is from water container children bring from home and the facility fills them up from the tap water if need to. 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, 4 staffs' 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
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024
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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: DANA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371545
VISIT DATE: 10/15/2024
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a medical assessment. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found one child missing the medical assessment on file.

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 3/2/2023 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 director, Mohanapriya Govindaswamy (Priya Anand) 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: 10/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024
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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: DANA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371545
VISIT DATE: 10/15/2024
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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 director, Mohanapriya Govindaswamy (Priya Anand) 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 the director, Mohanapriya Govindaswamy (Priya Anand) 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, no deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 was cited on this inspection date.



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Mohanapriya Govindaswamy (Priya Anand)
End of report.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024
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