343616417-8-1-2023-03-CC-MPAL-CUATJ2-20230801144539

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343616417
Report Date: 08/01/2023
Date Signed: 08/01/2023 02:45:46 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/01/2023 02:45 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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME:	LOTUS CHILD MONTESSORI		FACILITY NUMBER:	343616417
ADMINISTRATOR:	MOHLER, TAMARA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4305 BANNISTER ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(916) 844-0016
CITY:	FAIR OAKS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95628
CAPACITY: 36	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 36	CENSUS: 22	DATE:	08/01/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:50 PM
MET WITH:	Tamara Mohler		TIME COMPLETED:	03:00 PM

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On August 1, 2023 at approximately 1:00PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Michelle Pascual and Kyrsten Williams met with Director Tamara Mohler for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA observed a census of 22 preschool age children with 4 staff in addition to the Director. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 7:30AM to 5:30 PM and Friday is 7:30AM to 4:30PM.

LPA inspected all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service, and outdoor play areas. Hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are in operable and safe condition. Playground equipment and surfaces are free of loose or sharp parts, adequate cushioning was observed in areas underneath climbing equipment, and adequate shading provided. Toileting facilities are in safe, sanitary, and operating condition. The floors appeared clean throughout the facility. Storage containers with solid waste have tight-fitting covers in each classroom. Menus were posted on Brightwheel for AM/PM snack and lunch, which is prepared by parents. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors via their own bottles. Medications are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Facility uses full legal signatures for sign in/sign out records via Brightwheel.

Children records were reviewed, it was observed that each child's file contained appropriate documentation. Staff records were reviewed for all present staff. At least one staff member present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification which expires August 2024. All staff currently employed with the facility have complete files including a criminal record clearance, a health screening report, immunization records, current AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training (March 2025), and documentation of their educational background, training, and/or experience.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Pascual
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/01/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2023

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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: LOTUS CHILD MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 343616417
	VISIT DATE: 08/01/2023

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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)/(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 informed the Director about Assembly Bill 2370, which will require certain licensed Child Care Facilities to test their water for excessive amounts of lead. Testing will be required beginning January 1, 2023.

LPA encouraged the Director was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding childcare updates, forms, regulations, and legislation pertaining childcare centers. LPA also encouraged the Director to sign up for the Child Care Advocates quarterly newsletter.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Pascual
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/01/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2023

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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
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: LOTUS CHILD MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 343616417
	VISIT DATE: 08/01/2023

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This report was reviewed with Director, and an exit interview was conducted.

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

Based on today’s inspection, no title 22 Deficiencies are being cited.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Keven Peters
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michelle Pascual
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/01/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/01/2023

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