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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

AGAPE MONTESSORI SCHOOLLicense 1980122953 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Roxana Lopez and Kamile Martin conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. LPA met with Director, Eunice Pishuang Chen, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 75 children which consists of five (5) classrooms; RM A, RM B, RM C, RM D and Rm E and operates Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Per the Director there are 17 children enrolled. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. The following staff was present during this inspection: Room A: Staff # 1 with 8 children, Room C: Staff # 2 with 5 children. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. Staff names were recorded. All children were observed to be under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. The licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. LPA observed the facility to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. Furniture and equipment was inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, the office is used as an isolation area. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill and staff are ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness are not being accepted. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. ---------------------------- pg. 1 of 4 ------------------------ Children have their own cubby to store their belongings. There is drinking water available in all indoor classrooms and drinking containers / jugs are taken outdoors. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. The facility provides AM snack and PM snack. Children bring their own lunches. All food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. All food is protected from contamination, and LPA inspected that any contaminated food is discarded immediately Outdoor playground equipment is in 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 high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment are cushioned with material that absorbs a fall. There is adequate shade in the play yard. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed to ensure that the person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. At 12:00 pm Staff Records were reviewed and LPA’s observed that Staff # 3 was missing a complete file- AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . Staff # 3 was missing a current mandated reporter training. At 12:15 pm Children’s records were reviewed- Child # 4 was missing a complete file and Child # 5 was missing the LIC 700 Identification Form. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. -------------------------------pg. 2 of 4 ------------------------------ SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Manager and Administrator. All staff present had immunizations on file. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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) 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/ . 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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE, LPA referred the facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Facility representative 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ pg. 3 of 4---------------------------------------------------- Facility representative 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. 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 Based on the LPA’s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code od Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Eunice Pishuang Chen. ------------------------------------------------------------------ pg. 4 of 4 --------------------------------------------------------------

Citations

3 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.

  • 101221(a)Type B

    CHILD'S RECORDS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that child # was missing a complete file and child # 5 was missing LIC 700 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101700(b)Type B

    Based on interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the facility has not tested for Lead, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.8662(c)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Staff # 3 did not have a current mandated reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the January 9, 2025 inspection of AGAPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL?

This was a inspection inspection of AGAPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL on January 9, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to AGAPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL on January 9, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that child # was missing a complete ..."

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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