Routine inspection·March 5, 2025

On 03/05/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tyra Chavies, conducted an unannounced Annual/ Required inspection at Montessori of Torrance Preschool. LPA met with Director, Chandrika Peiris and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA Chavies confirmed the phone number is: (310) 214- 9141. There were 28 children in care being supervised by 4 Staff members. Breakfast and lunch are provided by the parents but AM/PM snacks are given by the facility. If a child does not have a lunch, the facility will provide lunch for the child. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors upon request. This facility currently has three classrooms, Classroom 1A, Classroom 1B and Classroom 2. LPA observed sign in sheet. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility is using their full legal signature when signing child in and out of the facility. LPA did advise of a best practice to the director. LPA advise that parent name should also be printed on the document to ensure the facility and/or LPA knows who is signing the child in/out. Indoor furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose and/or pointed parts. LPA observed age appropriate toys, books and cots for sleeping. The bedding will be given to the parents at the end of the week to take home and wash. The facility kitchen, the facility storage areas and floors in classrooms all meet Title 22 Health and Safety regulations. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Areas around climbing equipment have cushioning material to absorb falls.  All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. The facility does have a 2A10BC fire extinguisher on the premises. The facility has one or more functioning carbon monoxide detectors/ fire detectors (Combination). Capacity and limitations as specified on the license are being maintained. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises.  Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. LPA reviewed leading testing documents. Director states children bring their own bottles to the facility and the facility will fill the bottles with filtered water. LPA observed the emergency and disaster bag and observed it to be in good condition. POSTING REQUIREMENTS: License and other relevant notices are visible for public view and correctly posted on the wall (Facility Sketch, PUB 394, LIC 9148, LIC 610A). Fire and disaster drills are being conducted as scheduled every six months. Snack menu's and daily activity schedule are posted in each classroom. CHILDREN'S RECORDS: LPA Chavies reviewed 10 children's files. All files are up to date and are in good condition. STAFF'S RECORDS: LPA Chavies reviewed 4 staff records including assistant director's, Ofelia Watanabe. Assistant director does have all of the qualifications to act as director when the director is unavailable. All staff are trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid and have their mandate Reporter. All files are up to date and are in good condition. The followings were also discussed with the director: When received, the licensee is to provide to parents/guardians accepting services and to new parents/guardians the following for 12 months: A copy of any licensing reports that document a Type A citation. The licensee shall post citation for 30 days and during daycare hours. · Individuals who are 18 years of age or older working in the facility must obtain a criminal record clearance.  Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. Failure to obtain a criminal record background check clearances prior to initial presence in the facility will result in an immediate $500.00 dollar civil penalty and $100.00 more per day until licensee is in compliance · Commencing September 1st, 2016, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a childcare facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. New Immunization Requirement: Law enacted by SB 277, beginning January 1st, 2016, personal beliefs exemptions will no longer be an option for the vaccines that are currently required for entry into childcare or school in California. Personal beliefs exemptions already on file will remain valid until the child reaches the next immunization checkpoint. · New Appeal Process: A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment. When regulations are approved/changed/updated, providers will be notified through Provider Information Notice (PIN). Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, there are no deficiencies being cited. An exit interview was conducted with Director, Chandrika Peiris. A copy of this report was read and given to Director as well as LIC 9213 (Notice of Site Visit form.) LIC 9213 is required to be posted for 30 days.