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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334846779
Report Date: 09/30/2025
Date Signed: 09/30/2025 05:25:18 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/30/2025 05:25 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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:SUNNY HILLS MONTESSORI ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
334846779
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		WICKREMESINGHE, MANOJFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:10744 HOLE AVETELEPHONE:
(951) 689-7022
CITY:RIVERSIDESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92505
CAPACITY: 122TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 122CENSUS: 20DATE:
09/30/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Manoj Wickremesinghe Applicant and Lucita Vaughn DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:30 PM
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On the above noted date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Diana Brasel conducted a return Pre-Licensing inspection for a Change of Ownership application received. Upon arrival, LPA met with Applicant Manoj Wickremesinghe. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for (24) infant in room 1, (28) toddler option in room 2, and (56) preschoolers (2-5) in room 3 and 4. On 09/04/2025 an initial pre-licensing visit was conducted, although most of the visit and report was completed on that date the outdoor activity area was not done due to the three outdoor playgrounds needed to be divided with the appropriate fencing. The measuring of the outdoor playgrounds were done on today's visit.

Since the initial application request the applicant decided he did not want to request a school age component. An updated fire clearance STD 850 has been generated and sent to the fire department for updating. A granted fire clearance was obtained on 06/03/2025 which includes the infant, toddler option and preschool components, the requesting age range and capacity is the same as listed on the granted fire clearance. Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.

LPA informed Manoj Wickremesinghe Applicant and Lucita Vaughn Director 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, they will be stored in the kitchen, per applicant. A fully equipped first aid kit is located in office. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector/smoke detector located in each of the children's rooms. All required licensing documents were observed posted in the hall. Children will be signed in and out in the hall. The facility will be transiting to Brightwheel after licensure. It was discussed to have back up hard copy in case of system down.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Brasel
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/30/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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 CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: SUNNY HILLS MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846779
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2025
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LPA toured the facility and measured the additional preschool room 3 that was not measured on 09/04/2025 and all three playgrounds for the outdoor activity space.

Total indoor activity space measured for infants is 1004.59, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (24) children. Total indoor activity space measured for toddler option is 1003.85, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (28) children. Total indoor activity space measured for preschool is 2030.52, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of (56) 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 brought water bottles, the facility has Brita filtered water. The facility has paper cups for children if their water bottles are forgotten. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property.

LPA observed a total of (8) sinks and (8) toilets total for all three component's available for children’s use. These are sufficient to accommodate the requested current capacity. There is a separate staff restroom equipped with a toilet and a sink. The isolation area for children who are ill will be the office.



Facility will provide am/pm snack and lunch. The kitchen area currently includes sink with hot water, microwave, industrial refrigerator, and large freezer. 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 a locked door.

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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Brasel
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2025
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: SUNNY HILLS MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846779
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2025
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The facility currently has three playgrounds with chain link fencing, which is at least four feet high. Shade is provided via multiple trees, wind sails, and extended awning covering.

The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for infants is 1215.26, which is insufficient for the number of children being requested. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. The total square footage for the outdoor activity space for toddler option children is 2398.90, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space for preschool is 20893.21, which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on all three playgrounds. There is a climbing structure located on the preschool playground which has been previously cleared for a preschool component ages 2-5 and is properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by wood chips. The infant playground has artificial turf and concrete, the toddler option playground has sand and artificial turf, and the preschool playground has sand, wood chips, artificial turf, and walking paths. Drinking water is available via children's own water bottles with filtered Brita water. LPA observed all hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Applicant Manoj Wickremesinghe and Director Lucita Vaughn was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

For childcare 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).

Criminal Record Clearance - Child Care Centers:


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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Brasel
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2025
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: SUNNY HILLS MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846779
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2025
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Review of records to be maintained - Child Care Centers:
LPA reviewed with applicant and director the LIC 311A, Records to Be Maintained at The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

Safe Sleep (for infant centers)– Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes:


LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant and director, 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, licensee, or facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety 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.

MyChildCarePlan.org--Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Home:


Applicant 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.

Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes: 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.

Corrections needed prior to the issuance of the license:

1. An updated indoor floor sketch and outdoor yard sketch has been requested. The sketches will need to include the requested three components.

-continued on LIC 809C-

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Brasel
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2025
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: SUNNY HILLS MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 334846779
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2025
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2. A requested infant playground waiver and a granted approved playground waiver for the infant component will be needed.

LPA reviewed all missing documents with the applicant at time of visit and obtained most of the needed documents. LPA will provide an updated missing document list to the applicant with the remainder documents needed to complete the application.

Applicant Manoj Wickremesinghe 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 applicant and director. A copy of this report was provided on this date.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Monica Cuddy
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Diana Brasel
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2025
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