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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Hua conducted an unannounced Required - 1 year inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensee Charmaine Manage. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entry to the facility. LPA provided licensee a copy of the LIC 125 Entrance Checklist to facilitate the inspection. This is a school-age program. Business hours are from Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Per licensee, director Diane Virga is out temporarily and will return on 8/10/22. Licensee took LPA on a tour at 1:42pm. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. There is a total of 1 classroom for the school-age program. LPA observed the following: 2 children supervised by 1 staff. The facility was observed to be within the license capacity and limitations. Facility roster was reviewed and complete. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Rooms identified on facility sketch were inspected Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Napping equipment and bedding were inspected. Storage for children's belongings. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. General sanitation was observed. Availability of indoor drinking water was observed. There is separate bathroom stall for boys & girls to provide privacy. A first aid kit is kept in each classroom . Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are present in the facility. Fire extinguishers are serviced annually. Drills conducted on 7/6/22. Storage cabinet in classrooms was locked and hazardous items including cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children. Report continues to next page Outdoor equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and appropriateness. Required shade, drinking water and fencing were inspected. LPA informed licensee that the children need to be within the direct care and supervision, including visual supervision by the teacher(s) at all times. Children use their own water bottle with their name written when indoors/outdoors. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. No hazards observed. No bodies of water observed. Teacher-child ratio were observed and staff names recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA. Staff and children Records were reviewed for completeness. Inspection of required forms made. . Staff and Children\342\200\231s Records were reviewed. Criminal Record Clearances were reviewed for Associations and Transfers. Director and Staff are current on Pediatric First aid/ CPR as observed. Staff records review have required Immunization. Staff have completed the Mandated Reporting training, certificates observed. 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 Per licensee, no medication is administered/provided. The following was discussed with licensee: Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. Smoking is prohibited. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be checked and batteries replaced as needed. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your location. Per licensee, no weapons on the premise. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform.To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 . For forms, updates, Title 22 Regulations visit www.ccld.ca.gov No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee. Notice of Site Visit Form provided and explained. Notice shall be posted for 30 days in a prominent area or a civil penalty of $100 will be assessed.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 18, 2022 inspection of GATEWAY MONTESSORI AND PRESCHOOL OF SAN DIMAS?

This was a inspection inspection of GATEWAY MONTESSORI AND PRESCHOOL OF SAN DIMAS on July 18, 2022. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to GATEWAY MONTESSORI AND PRESCHOOL OF SAN DIMAS on July 18, 2022?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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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