Routine inspection·October 12, 2021

fmOn 10/12/21 at 1:00 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced annual inspection of Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell. LPA met with Director, Melody Angles and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday 7 am - 6 pm. There is an active waiver on file for electronic sign in/out procedure. At 1:15 pm The physical plant was inspected. LPA toured the premises with the Director. Indoor space: The classrooms, restrooms, pantry, storage room, and office area were inspected. Facility was observed to be in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement during LPAs' inspection. Children were napping under the visual supervision of the teachers. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and other items that are dangerous to the health and safety of children were stored in places inaccessible to them. Cabinets, drawers, and rooms used for storage were locked. Furniture and equipment were age appropriate and in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Restrooms for children were observed to be in safe, sanitary, and functioning condition. Floors were clean and free from tripping hazard. Foods and beverages were stored safely. Food storage area were clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Trash cans for solid waste had tight-fitting covers on and were in good repair. LPA observed a 3A40BC Fire extinguisher, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Facility does not provide transportation for children, but Director understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. Facility’s License, Parents’ Rights Poster, Personal Rights, Activity Schedules, and Menus were observed to be posted. continued on next page Outdoor Space: At 2:00 pm Outdoor playgrounds were inspected. The play equipment was maintained in good condition and free of hazards. Areas around and under high climbing equipment and slides were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. Shade is provided by way of trees, overhangs and umbrellas. There were no bodies of water observed. Drinking water is arranged to be readily available to children during indoor and outdoor activities. File Review : Children sign in and out procedures and logs were reviewed. A sampling of Children and Staff files was taken for review. All child and staff files contained required documents. There was at least one Teacher with current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid present at the facility during inspection. Children's Roster was reviewed, and a copy obtained. 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 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 Director 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. 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 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. continued on next page 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 . In the areas that were evaluated, regulatory violations were observed. Citation was issued on 809D . At 4:30 pm Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Melody Angles. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.