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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371710
Report Date: 01/13/2025
Date Signed: 01/13/2025 01:13:02 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/13/2025 01:13 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 COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:DANA POINT MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
304371710
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		SWINSON, LENAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:33501 DEL OBISPO STREETTELEPHONE:
(949) 443-4213
CITY:DANA POINTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92629
CAPACITY: 66TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 66CENSUS: 26DATE:
01/13/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Lena Swinson, Director & Megha Vashi, CEOTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On January 13, 2025 at 9:45 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), P Rivas and R Castanonconducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a change of ownership. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Applicant Ms. Vashi and Director Ms. Swinson. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 66 pre school children ages 2 to 6 in rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4. Hours of operation are 7:30am-5:30pm. ROOM#4 IS LOCATED AT SEPARATE ADDRESS# 33495 Del Obispo Street which is right next door to 33501 Del Obispo Street. There is a certificate of occupancy for address 33495 which allows for less than 34 children ages 2-5 yrs and older .

All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Ms. Vashi that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. When medications are on site, will be kept in Director's area.under lock and key. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in Director's area. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in director's area and one in room #4.. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the Director's area. Children will be signed in and out at front of building.

LPA continued tour of the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Total indoor activity space measured 2706.15 square feet , which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 66 Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via children's own water bottles and refilled through filtering system..
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/13/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/13/2025
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 COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: DANA POINT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371710
VISIT DATE: 01/13/2025
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LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 09/17/24 with the special condition: "See previous 850... per City of Dana Point, Infants not allowed in 33495 & 33501 Del Obispo St. Max capacity of classroom4 is 33, Per City of Dana Point "

LPA observed a total of 6 sinks and 5 toilets/urinals available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 66 children. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the Director's area..



Facility will provide snack and lunch is optional. The kitchen area currently includes refrigerator, stove, microwave, insta pot, sink, mixer, water dispenser.. The kitchen area and food storage areas were observed free of rodents and/or vermin. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials. Hazardous items in kitchen are inaccessible to children via door that can be locked..

The facility currently has 3 fully fenced playground area. Fencing is brick and wrought iron.is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 3243.83 square feet which is insufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. A Playground waiver to share the playground on a rotational basis will be reviewed.. Shade is provided via shade sails, tree. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on the playground for children ages 2-6 which is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by sand/dirt covered by artificial turf. Drinking water is available via children's own water bottle that is refilled with a filtering system.. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant, Ms. Vashi was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2025
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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 COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: DANA POINT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371710
VISIT DATE: 01/13/2025
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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).
Applicant, 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.”


This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. “

LPA discussed with applicant Ms. Vashi] the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.”


“LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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 applicant Ms. Vashi of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2025
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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 COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: DANA POINT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371710
VISIT DATE: 01/13/2025
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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.”

Applicant, Ms. Vashi 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. “



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 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 communication.”

The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license:
1. New lic 200a (8/23) with both facility address.
2. new approved fire clearance with both facility addresses
3. approved playground waivers.
4. Final review.

Applicant Ms. Vashi understands that all proof of corrections must be provided to the Department within 30 days, or the application may be denied

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Ms. Vashi

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2025
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