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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CASA DEI MARIA MONTESSORI INFANT CARELicense 1974186714 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tatiana Bickham conducted an unannounced annual required inspection on 05/27/2025. LPA arrived at the facility at 9:40 AM. LPA met with Director Jiranjani Rawnaweera who guided LPA on tour of the facility. Per Director the current Director is Tanisa Ranaweera, current Director was not present during visit. LPA informed Director to mail change of Director packet to Regional Office, LPA provided Director with a list of the required forms. This is an infant center licensed for 4 infants. Facility consists of 1 classroom. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am \342\200\223 6:00 pm. Facility has a preschool licensee 197418673. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff were present during this visit: Room #1: 1 staff with 4 infants. Teacher/child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The Licensee is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be always under visual supervision of a teacher. The facility has sufficient age-appropriate furniture, and equipment including cribs, cots or mats, changing tables and feeding chairs. There is an outdoor activity space for infants that is physically separate from other children in care. Each crib or mat is occupied by only one infant at time and cribs are kept free from all loose articles including blankets and pillows and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Staff physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, Page 1. restlessness and labored breathing. LPA observed documentation for infants up to 12 months includes sleeping position if it is other than on their back. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. Staff-infant ratio requirements are being met while infants are sleeping. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to infants. Per Director, filtered drinking water is available indoors for infants, infants use their own sippy cups brought from home. LPA observed during file review the water was tested for Lead in June 2024. LPA informed Director water must be tested for lead once every 5 years. Carbon monoxide detector was operable. Infant families provide all food/ bottles for infants. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. There is a working carbon monoxide detector. All floors were observed to be clean and safe. All materials accessible to infants were observed to be toxic-free. Per Regional Director, there are no firearms stored on the premises. LPA did not observe any pools or bodies of water. Outdoor playground equipment is in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All areas around or under climbing equipment, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. LPA observed 2 rocking horses in the playground that were not cleaned, Per Director the 2 rocking horses will be thrown away. Outdoor drinking water is available. LPA advised that no infants shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. LPA reviewed staff records. There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. LPA did not observe proof of a current Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file for the Director. LPA did not observe during file review Infant/Toddler units for the Director and Preventative Health and Safety Training for the Director and Infant teacher. LPA observed proof against TB, measles, pertussis, for the Infant teacher, LPA did not observe proof of measles and pertussis for the Director. Staff present does not have a current Influenza vaccine or Influenza declination letter. LPA informed the Director when the staff renew their Pediatric CPR/First Aid Page 2. certificates if must be from an approved vendor. Approved vendors are American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA). Infant Records were reviewed. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on the LIC 857. Infant roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Infant\342\200\231s present were signed in. LPA did not observe proof of immunizations for any of the infants enrolled, LPA did not observe a completed LIC 701 Physician Report for any infants in care. Regional 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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 Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Regional Director, Jiranjani Rawnaweera. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. 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/tion-process . Page 3.

Citations

4 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • IMMUNIZATIONS

  • 101220(a)Type B

    CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS

  • ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 person which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 27, 2025 inspection of CASA DEI MARIA MONTESSORI INFANT CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of CASA DEI MARIA MONTESSORI INFANT CARE on May 27, 2025. 4 citations were issued: 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CASA DEI MARIA MONTESSORI INFANT CARE on May 27, 2025?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (0 Type A, 4 Type B).

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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