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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334845456
Report Date: 03/05/2024
Date Signed: 03/05/2024 02:07:37 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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:GROWING TREE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
334845456
ADMINISTRATOR:DENG, QIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:31935 VIA RIO TEMECULA ROADTELEPHONE:
(951) 900-8999
CITY:TEMECULASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92592
CAPACITY: 106TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 106CENSUS: 52DATE:
03/05/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:01 PM
MET WITH:Julia Fletes, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On March 5, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA’s) William Chancellor and Kelli Waters conducted a case management visit to address an issue separate from complaint investigation (Complaint Control Number 10-CC-20240216153614) which was conducted.

During the complaint investigation, LPA observed classroom 3 had one teacher (S1) and fifteen (15) children, eight (8) were awake on their cots. In classroom 4, there was one staff (S2) and thirteen (13) children, four (4) children were awake and two (2) were not on their cots. In classroom 7, there was one (1) teacher and seventeen (17) children, eight (8) were awake. Only one classroom was within ratio, classroom 6 had two teachers and fourteen (14) children, six (6) were awake. Interviews revealed that staff go on their lunch one at a time during nap time, leaving one teacher with more than 12 children. Five of five interviews confirmed that not all children will be napping but staff must take their lunch, so they will leave one teacher with more than twelve children and a second staff member is not always available to step in.

On March 5, 2024 LPA’s returned and observed three of four classrooms out of ratio during nap. Classroom 4 had thirteen (13) children and one teacher with two children awake. Classroom 7 had sixteen (16) children and one teacher, with eight (8) children awake. Classroom 6 had fourteen (14) children with one teacher and twelve (12) children awake. Classroom 3 was in ratio had 15 children and two teachers while all children were asleep.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/05/2024
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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: GROWING TREE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845456
VISIT DATE: 03/05/2024
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Additionally, on April 20, 2023, the facility was cited for being out of ratio, specifically during nap where one staff will be providing supervision for up to 24 children who are not all asleep or on their cots. Per Health and Safety Code 1596.99 (2)(A), this is deemed a Repeat Violations within 12 months and a $1000-dollar civil penalty will be assessed. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1) Section 101230 Activities is being citied.

A Civil Penalty has been assessed on this visit. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the “California Department of Social Services”. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided along with appeal rights.

A Notice of Site Visit was also provided and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024
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Created By: William M Chancellor Jr. On 03/05/2024 at 01:02 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
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GROWING TREE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 334845456

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/05/2024
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
03/29/2024
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CCR
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(c) A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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By COB 3/29/24, Director will email LPA Chancellor a written plan and schedule for staff to ensure ratios are met at nap and when children wake up.
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Based on observation and interviews, it was revealed at times during nap time, only one staff member will be available providing supervision for more than twelve children during nap, while not all children are asleep or on their cots. On two occasions, LPA observed three of four classrooms out of ratio.
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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:Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:William M Chancellor Jr.
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/05/2024


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