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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566215637
Report Date: 10/24/2024
Date Signed: 10/24/2024 01:00:37 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/24/2024 01:00 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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE SCHOLARS MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
566215637
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MICHELLE BURSEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1915 LAS POSAS ROADTELEPHONE:
(805) 322-7084
CITY:CAMARILLOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93010
CAPACITY: 196TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 196CENSUS: 67DATE:
10/24/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Jaqueline Serrano and Sara WeththasingaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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On October 24, 2024 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susana Martinez conducted an unannounced Required-3 Year inspection. LPA met with director Jaqueline Serreano and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Director provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and out. At the time of inspection there were 67 children in care of 12 staff. This preschool facility has a toddler component and provides care to children starting at 18 months- 5 years old. Center operates Mon-Fri 7 AM- 6 PM.

LPA observed required licensing documents mounted on the walls at the entrance of the facility. Last fire drill was observed to be conducted on 7/16/2024. Each of the classrooms have age-appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible for children in care. LPA observed enough restrooms available for children to use. Changing tables are within arms reach of a sink. LPA did not observe any hazards/toxins items accessible to children. First Aid kits were observed throughout the facility. Currently the facility uses an App called ProCare for sign-in/sign-out. LPA verified that all children accounted for today have been signed in. Facility provides lunches and AM/PM snacks to children in care. Food menus were observed at the entrance of the facility. LPA toured the kitchen which was found clean and orderly and is completely inaccessible to children in care.

The center currently uses 7 classrooms for care labeled: Toddler Room, Little Mozarts 1, Little Da Vinci 1, Little Da Vinci 2, Little Mozarts 2, Edison, and Newton 2. The center has 3 separate outdoor spaces. Toddlers and Little Mozarts use the same outdoor activity space. LPA asked if a waiver has been granted for the toddlers to use the same outdoor play yard as other children, Director states no. LPA informed Director of requirements and provided waiver request information. Director states that toddlers use the outdoor play yard at a different time that all other children to prevent commingling. The outdoor play yards are shaded and has an ample amount of space for children to play. LPA observed the playground has age-appropriate toys and structures available for children to use. LPA reminded Director to check for wear and tear of play structures and recommended to remove any play equipment that is broken.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/24/2024
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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SCHOLARS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215637
VISIT DATE: 10/24/2024
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A sampling of children and staff records were reviewed. LPA observed 5 out of 5 children's files to be complete and current. Staff mandated reporter certifications are all current. LPA verified SB792 Child Care Adult Immunization and Tuberculosis requirements. Current CPR/First Aid certification expires 07/2026.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. Drinking water is made accessible both inside and outside. Children's cups were observed to be readily accessible, LPA reminded director to label children's sippy cups. LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed 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 verified 15- minute safe sleep checks are being conducted and logged for infants under 24 months of age. LPA also informed Director 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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2024
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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
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SCHOLARS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215637
VISIT DATE: 10/24/2024
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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.

For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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.

No deficiencies were issued during today's date.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with director Jaqueline Serrano and owner Sara Weththasinga.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/24/2024
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