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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF HACIENDA HEIGHTSLicense 1980161413 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/28/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mariah Aguirre and Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the above facility. Upon arrival at 8:30AM, LPAs met with director Enoka Attale. At 9:30AM LPAs were led on a tour of the facility. This is a preschool program consisting of 2 classroom with 32 children enrolled. Per licensee and upon LPA’s observation, there are 30 children present with 3 teachers. Per director, the facility does not allow volunteers or assistants to be at the facility at any time. The facility operates Monday-Friday from 6:30AM to 6:00PM. LPAs observed all required forms/publications to be posted by the entrance. Snacks/ lunch menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted a week in advance where it is visible for the child’s authorized representative. Menus for the past 30 days are available upon request. Upon LPAs observation, lunch menu's were posted around the facility for a months time. Per Director, frozen hot meals are provided and are optional to children in care. Children who bring their own lunch have labeled cubbies in each classroom to store their lunch and water bottles. Per Director, children must bring their own water bottles and staff refills the bottles as needed. In the event a child does not bring their water bottle, the facility will provide them with water. At 9:45AM LPAs entered and inspected the preschool classroom. While touring the classroom, LPAs observed both preschool classrooms to be clean and orderly. Both classrooms were in ratio and were observed to have proper napping equipment, and children's sheets are stored in labeled cubbies. Children's lunch bags and water bottles are stored in a separate labeled cubby area. Furniture and equipment in the preschool classrooms are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, and pointed parts. All floors are clean and safe. Page 1 of 4 All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair throughout the facility. Sufficient individual storage space for children was observed as cubbies were available to children with their names on it and hooks with labels for backpacks and sweaters accessible to children in care. First aid supplies are available and complete if use is needed, and is stored in the kitchen. Per Director, one child in the preschool program has a peanut allergy, and parents have provided allergy medication in the event an allergy reaction occurs. Upon LPAs observation, the child's allergy medication expired in March of 2025. As a result of the allergy medication being expired, a type B deficiency will be issued. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide detector that meets the necessary requirements issued by the state. Restrooms are available for the children to use. Fully functioning toilets and sinks are available for children’s use, and toilet paper and soap are fully stocked and available for children’s use. Hot water is available for children’s use in restrooms. At 3:30PM the kitchen was inspected, and all food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish, and rodents and/or any other vermin. All foods were reviewed for availability, quantity, and appropriateness to children in care. LPA observed the outdoor play area. The play area was observed to have proper play equipment and is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. All play structures were observed to be properly enforced and free of hazards. Teacher- child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Staff names were recorded, and all children were observed to be under visual supervision of a teacher during the tour. The director is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. All areas identified on the facility sketch was inspected. At 10:30AM facility records were reviewed. 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 day the child is being dropped off and picked up. Upon review, children’s individuals signing the child in and out do use their full legal signature. Criminal record clearance for all staff was reviewed. Verification of CPR and First Aid, as well as health preventative practices were reviewed. Page 2 of 4 The childcare center director and fully qualified staff qualified to act in the director’s absence Is complete and on file. Educational background, required trainings, and experience for staff present at the facility was reviewed. A collection of random children’s files was reviewed to ensure completeness. Childrens’ files were complete. Staff files were reviewed to be incomplete as some staff immunizations and health screening reports were absent from staff files. As a result, two type B deficiency will be issued during todays inspection. 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 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. 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). LPA verified that the lead testing was not completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA provided facility the information to have Water Sampling registered. 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/ . Page 3 of 4 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Director at 12:00PM. Copy of report was given to assistant director and no citations are being issued at this time. Page 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.

  • PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 instances which poseses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

  • 101226(e)(4)(B)Type B

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 instances which poseses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

  • ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 instances which poseses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

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What happened during the October 28, 2025 inspection of MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF HACIENDA HEIGHTS?

This was a inspection inspection of MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF HACIENDA HEIGHTS on October 28, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF HACIENDA HEIGHTS on October 28, 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 3 out of 3 instances which poseses a..."

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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