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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

AGAPE MONTESSORI SCHOOLLicense 1980122952 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 02/23/26 at 09:09 a.m. At 09:13 am LPA met with Joanie Kung facility representative who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool age program licensed for 75 children which operates Monday – Friday from 08:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. According to the facility representative, there are 24 children enrolled; however, not all children are present at the same time since their schedule varies. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The facility is licensed for the five classrooms: A, B, C, D, and E. Currently the program is only using room A, C, and E due to low enrollment. LPA observed in room A: 8 children with 3 staff (1 intern), room C: 5 children with 2 staff, and room E: 0 children with 0 staff. According to the facility representative room E is used an activity room. 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. During the inspection, LPA observed the following: LPA observed the facility to be in safe and sanitary conditions. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. LPA observed children have cubbies to store personal belongings and a variety of age-appropriate toys, materials, and equipment. LPA observed room c has stored cots used as napping equipment and were observed to be in good condition. According to the facility representative, children in room A do not nap; however, if children want to nap, they will be taken to room C for a nap and a cot will be available for the child. Page 1 of 4 According to the facility representative, children bring their own water bottles and are refilled as needed. LPA observed the facility has uses 1 gallon of water to refill children’s water bottles. Per the facility representative, the facility does not have a kitchen and they do not prepare food due to children being provided dry snacks the facility does not utilize the sink in the staff lounge for food preparation or consumption. If the facility conducts a cooking lesson the staff use the bottled water instead of the sinks. At this time, the "office or lobby" is used as an isolation area. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. All storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins, shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. Trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. First Aid supplies are available. LPA observed a current Emergency disaster drill. Last drill documented was on 01/09/26. The facility also has a functioning carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed all required forms/publications to be posted in the entrance of the facility. According to the facility representative, children bring their own lunch and facility provides snacks. LPA observed there is a snack menu that is posted and visible to parents or authorized representative. All food is protected from contamination. Facility representative states there are no weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises. LPA took a tour of the outdoor play area and inspected the outdoor play equipment for any lose or pointed parts. There is a playground structure that was observed in good condition, free of sharp and a cushioning material that absorbs a fall. LPA advised the facility representative to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines. 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. LPA observed all children present were signed in. Children’s roster was reviewed and reviewed during the inspection. Children and staff records were reviewed . LPA observed 5 out of 5 children’s files were complete. LPA observed 3 out of 6 staff files were missing mandated reporter training AB1207 and 1 out of 6 staff was missing LIC 503. SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the facility representative. Page 2 of 4 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 . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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. 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. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information ( https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information ) CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE and PROVIDED A WRITTEN ATTESTATION OF TESTING EXEMPTION The following deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiencies. Page 3 of 4 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 Pi-Shuang. 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 . Page 4 of 4

Citations

2 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.

  • 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 3 out of 6 staff files were missing the mandated reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 3. Administration

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility has not completed the lead test; however, the facility representative provided a which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the February 23, 2026 inspection of AGAPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL?

This was a inspection inspection of AGAPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL on February 23, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to AGAPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL on February 23, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of..."

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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