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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364846421
Report Date: 10/04/2023
Date Signed: 10/25/2023 09:04:42 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/25/2023 09:04 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:SCHOLARSHINE MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
364846421
ADMINISTRATOR:SHARMA, RICHAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8196 MULBERRY AVETELEPHONE:
(909) 428-3231
CITY:FONTANASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92335
CAPACITY: 115TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 115CENSUS: 0DATE:
10/04/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Richa Sharma TIME COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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On October 4, 2023 at 9:45 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Diana Brasel and Ana Noble, toured proposed Preschool center, inside and out. The purpose of this inspection was for a Change in ownership. The Fire Clearance was granted on 07/20/2023 by San Bernardino County Fire Department.
The days and hours of operation will be: Monday through Friday 6:30 am - 6:00 pm.

Measurements were taken and the following was determined:

Preschool Indoor Activity Areas
LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate 105 children.

Preschool Bathroom Fixtures
7 toilets x 15 = 105 children
7 sinks x 15 = 105 children

Preschool Outdoor Activity Area:
LPA has determined that there is sufficient space to accommodate more than the requested capacity of 105 children.

Limiting factor for preschool capacity is the indoor square footage.
Preschool capacity is limited to 105 children.

The following was observed:
· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/04/2023
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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: SCHOLARSHINE MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 364846421
VISIT DATE: 10/04/2023
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· There are drinking fountains located in the indoor activity space and the outside play area. The children
bring their own drinking bottles, the facility will refill as needed per applicant.
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences (chain link fencing).
· There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied
immediately after use and stored in an upright position. At time of pre-licensing visit, there were no bodies
of water observed.
· Toxins are not locked, see correction.
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment.
· There is an adequate amount of cushioning material (wood chips) placed under play equipment
· Adequate shade is provided by trees.
· Drinking water is provided in the outdoor play areas by drinking fountains.
· Food preparation area is equipped with refrigerator, sink with hot and cold running water, storage
area, utensils, and adequate amount of food supplies. Per applicant children bring their lunches and
the facility will provide snacks.
· The room located behind the reception area will serve as the isolation area for ill children temporarily until
parents arrive.
· There is a bathroom located in the hallway that will also be used as the isolation bathroom.
· Medication will be stored in the kitchen which is off limits to children. Medication needing to be kept cold
will be kept in the kitchen refrigerator.
· Medication administration forms were reviewed.
· First Aid kit is complete.
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements.
· Component II Orientation was completed during the inspection.
· A review of staff records on 10/04/2023 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require
caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or
exemptions.
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, 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2023
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: SCHOLARSHINE MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 364846421
VISIT DATE: 10/04/2023
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The applicant can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

LPA discussed AB 2370 and provided a copy of PIN 21-21.1-CCP which explains the requirement for lead testing of water. All licensed Child Care Centers operating in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, shall test their water for lead. Once licensed, facility/licensee will have 180 days to complete.
For more information visit:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information

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)/ (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 also informed applicant 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.

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



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 platform. 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 applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2023
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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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: SCHOLARSHINE MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 364846421
VISIT DATE: 10/04/2023
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The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200

The following items need to be completed/corrected prior to a license being issued:
1. Proof of repair in Room 2 of the sink counter area that the vinyl is missing leaving compressed
wood exposed. Please submit a picture as proof of correction.
2. Proof of where the facilities poisons/toxins are being key locked stored. Please submit a picture as
proof of correction.
3. Proof that the sandbox located in the Large playground area has sufficient sand. Please submit a
picture as proof of correction.
4. Proof that the swing sets in both playground areas have been either repaired or removed. Please
submit a picture as proof of correction.
5. Submit a written permission letter for the temporary relocation site listed on LIC 610.


Once all corrections have been made, with proof sent to licensing, the application will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 105. As agreed, upon by the applicant, all corrections are due within 30 days. If not received within 30 days from the date of this report, the application will be denied.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Richa Sharma applicant.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Brasel
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/04/2023
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