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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364845662
Report Date: 07/09/2024
Date Signed: 07/09/2024 04:07:51 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 CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:BRIGHT STAR MONTESSORI PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
364845662
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ARMENDARIZ,STEPHANIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:965 E. 6TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(909) 608-0288
CITY:ONTARIOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91764
CAPACITY: 53TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 53CENSUS: 34DATE:
07/09/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Melody Houl, LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:30 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Aman Lama arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was met with site director, Stephanie Armendariz. Later, LPA was met with licensee, Melody Houl. LPA toured the facility inside and outside, and the following was observed and/or noted:
The following documents are requested to be updated, if any changes have been made, and submit to the Riverside Regional Office (RRO) within 30 days of this report:
1. LIC 500 Personnel Report
2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility

The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary:
- License
- Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148)
- Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393)
- Personal Rights (LIC613A)
- Child Car Seat Law
- Food menu.
· The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios were met during this inspection.
· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and free of hazards.
· There are no weapons present at the facility.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Lama
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/09/2024
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 CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT STAR MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 364845662
VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024
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·LPA observed bodies of water in the outdoor play area of the facility. At least 3 out of 5 wading pools still had water in them, and they were all still laying flat on the ground. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position-SEE LIC809D
· Parents have the option to bring their children’s own water bottles, but there is an option for drinking water from water jugs and disposable cups, containing uncontaminated drinking water, as needed.
· Hazards are stored where they were accessible to children. These include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care-SEE LIC809D
· Poisons and toxins are to be kept locked and inaccessible to children, per Title 22 Regulations.
· All floors were observed clean and safe and shall remain so at all times.
· Restrooms were observed to be sanitary and in operating condition.
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences.
· Outdoor activity areas are in good condition and supplied with age/size appropriate equipment.
· The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs a fall.
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin.
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination.
· Menus were posted with date included and were placed in a visible location of children’s authorized representatives. Menus shall be kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request.
· All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins have tight-fitting covers that were observed to be on and in good repair.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements.
· There is at least one Closing and one opening staff present with a current CPR/First Aid on file.
· A review of children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· Disaster drills are to be conducted every six months – last drill was conducted on 06/05/24.
· The facility is informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
· A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
· The facility can submit transfer forms to associate or disassociate someone from their facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Lama
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT STAR MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 364845662
VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024
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·A review of staff records indicates that staff that were present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired. -SEE LIC809D

- This facility is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA discussed storage of medications and required documents needed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.

-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

- The facility was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

- To access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Child Care Center please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov.

- The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200



LPA conducted the exit interview and reviewed report with licensee, Melody Houl.

LPA Aman Lama informed the site director, Stephanie Armendariz to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 07/09/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

A notice of site visit was given, posted, and must remain so for 30 consecutive days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Lama
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2024
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Created By: Aman Lama On 07/09/2024 at 03:16 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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT STAR MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 364845662

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Request Denied
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101238(g)
Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation during the facility tour, LPA found multiple "Lysol" disinfectant sprays in the 4-4.5 year old classroom. These items were not behind a lock or a latch and were kept in a cabinet which was easily accessible for the age group of children in the classroom. Additionally, there is a classroom which is not in use by children, but children go into to wash their hands. LPA found screws and a screw driver in reach of children. This all poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/09/2024
Plan of Correction
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Site director immediately removed the chemicals and placed them behind a key lock, as requested by LPA. Additionally, site director removed the screws and screw driver and placed them in an inaccessible area.
Request Denied
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101238.5(a)(1)
Wading Pools
(a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 101238(e), fencing is not required for inflatable or other portable plastic wading pools with sides low enough for children using the pool(s) to step out unassisted. (1)These pools shall be emptied after each use.

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Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation during the tour of the outdoor area, LPA observed 5 wading pools with at least 3 wading pools that still had a few inches of water left in them. Site director stated Tuesdays are their "water play" days and she typically goes out afterwards to empty the wading pools and also put them away. Due to all 3 classrooms having exit doors that lead directly to this area of the facility, this poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Children were having lunch during the time LPA found the water in the wading pools.
POC Due Date: 07/10/2024
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Site director was able to immediately dump the water out of the wading pools and store them away. Additionally, facility site director agrees to hold a meeting with all staff regarding Section 101238.5, Wading Pools of Title 22 Regulations and submit proof of agenda to licensing by POC due date.
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:Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Aman Lama
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/09/2024


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Created By: Aman Lama On 07/09/2024 at 03:16 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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT STAR MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 364845662

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239(f)(1)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(f) Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. (1) All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; shall be in good repair; and shall be leakproof and rodent-proof.

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Based on observation LPA observed multiple trash cans in all 3 rooms without lids on them. One trash can had a regular sized "Coppertone" sun screen tube thrown into it, and another trash can had food that was bitten/not eaten in it. All 3 classrooms were observed without lids on their trash cans, with food in them and/or other items. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/12/2024
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Facility agrees to immediately implement the usage of trash cans with lids on them to dispose of food and/or other items that may result in diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents.. Shall a lid break or go missing, facility agrees to immediately replace the trash can. Trash cans do not need a lid if you are only disposing of paper/paper towels.
Type B
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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 out of 4 staff did not have their Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) for "Child Care Providers" updated and on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/31/2024
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Facility agrees to submit proof an updated of MRT for "Child Care Providers" for S2. This training can be found online at mandatedreportertrainingca.com
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:Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Aman Lama
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/09/2024


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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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT STAR MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 364845662

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/09/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101217(a)(12)
Personnel Records
(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 out of 4 staff did not have proof of TB on file during file review. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/31/2024
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Facility agrees to provide proof of TB for S4 no later than POC due date.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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:Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Aman Lama
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/09/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/09/2024


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