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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364846421
Report Date: 10/30/2024
Date Signed: 10/30/2024 06:18:27 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:SCHOLARSHINE MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
364846421
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		OLGA GAETAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:8196 MULBERRY AVENUETELEPHONE:
(909) 428-3231
CITY:FONTANASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92335
CAPACITY: 105TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 105CENSUS: 21DATE:
10/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Olga GaetaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
06:40 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Aman Lama conducted an annual inspection. LPA was met with site director, Olga Gaeta. There were 21 children present, and 4 staff, and the site director. This facility also has an elementary school which is not part of this license. LPA toured inside and outside, and the following was observed and/or noted:

The following documents are requested to be updated of any changes 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Lama
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/30/2024
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: SCHOLARSHINE MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 364846421
VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024
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·There are no weapons present at the facility.
· No accessible bodies of water were observed by LPA at the time of this inspection. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Children bring their own water bottles to drink out of, and are provided refills, as needed.
· Hazards are stored where they were inaccessible to children. These include: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children in care.
· Poisons and toxins are to be kept locked and were observed inaccessible, 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 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 05/08/24.
· 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: 10/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024
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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: SCHOLARSHINE MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 364846421
VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024
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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.

- The 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 site director, Olga Gaeta

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: 10/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024
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Created By: Aman Lama On 10/30/2024 at 05:46 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: SCHOLARSHINE MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 364846421

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
HSC
1596.954
Licensure Requirements
Every licensed child day care center shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, there was no carbon monoxide in the facility. Both, director and owner stated that the carbon monoxide must have been taken down during the renovation of the kitchen and not put back on. The owner stated it must have been one month since the kitchen has been remodeled. Owner stated that she's been telling them to put it back on. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/31/2024
Plan of Correction
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Director agrees to submit proof of an operating carbon monoxide installed in the facility via pictures/videos, no later than the POC due date.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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: 10/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/30/2024


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Created By: Aman Lama On 10/30/2024 at 05:46 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: SCHOLARSHINE MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 364846421

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216.1(b)(1)
Teacher Qualifications and Duties
(b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: (1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below; or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistant Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 persons. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/15/2024
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The director agrees to submit proof of S4's units at an accredited college, showing she is a fully qualified teacher, and submit to the department by the POC due date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101162(a)(1)


This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
101162(a)(1) Licensees shall reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Above the facility entrance LPA saw a banner the width of the two entrance doors with the school name, ages and phone number. The facility number is missing. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 11/01/2024
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Director stated she will remove the banner and will not utilize it until they get the correction made.
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: 10/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/30/2024


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