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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

VIA VERDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORPLicense 1980205231 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 11/14/25, at 8:30am. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Ortiz and Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Facility Representative Allybeth Rodriguez. At 9:50am Director, Haydee Galvez arrived. This is a preschool program that operates Monday through Friday from 6:30AM to 06:00PM. There is also a school age and infant program on the premises with facility numbers 198020528 (school age), and 198020524 (infant). Per Facility Representative there are 50 preschool children enrolled. LIC 125 Entrance Checklist was provided. Facility consists of 4 classrooms. LPA was guided to a facility tour by Director at 10:15 am. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected. There are 4 classrooms for the preschool program: Classroom 1 (Dragonflies): 0 children with 0 staff; Classroom 2 (Busy Bees): 10 children with 2 staff; Classroom 3 (Fireflies): 18 children with 3 staff and Classroom 4 (Butterfly): 10 children with 2 staff. 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. Licensed facility is within the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Classrooms’ furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. Classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. There are currently 6 toilets and 5 sinks in the facility for children to use. All toilets and washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. First Aid supplies are available and complete. Page 1 of 4 The facility offers breakfast, lunch, snacks and afternoon snack. Lunches are provided by an outside vendor, Kaybees Kitchen. Parents can bring in children’s lunches from home also. Menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Facility has a small kitchen used for distributing snacks and was observed to be clean, and the cleaning compounds/solutions were found to be stored away from the food. 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. Drinking water is readily available both indoors and outdoors. There are pitchers of water accessible to children in each classroom as well as the outdoor play area.The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. LPA observed smoke and carbon detectors in the facility. LPA observed a fully charged and serviced fire extinguisher with service tag 01/14/25. Disaster drills shall be conducted and documented, per facility Representative last drill was conducted on 10/08/25. The isolation area is in the main lobby near the entrance. The children will wait on a chair or sit on a table. There is a separate restroom which is located in the lobby that children can use when they are feeling ill and are waiting for their parents to pick them up. Outdoor playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, lose 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 rubber 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. Facility uses a program called child plus to sign children in and out. Facility has hard copies of sign in and sign out sheets as needed. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Children’s records complete. However, it was stated by Director that child #2 does have sever allergies and medication is on site. Page 2 of 4 However, after reviewing the child’s file and medication, IMS plan was missing which poses a potential health and safety risk to child. Per LPAs observation, child #2 was not present during today’s visit and LPAs did consult with Director regarding IMS plan and provided PIN 22-02-CCP for review. LPA reviewed staff records; staff files were complete. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Trainings documentation was reviewed. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a childcare facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/ . LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee [or facility representative] was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Licensee [or 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 as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16. CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES Page 3 of 4 For childcare 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 completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred licensee [or 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 ) 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 of 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 licensee [or facility representative] Haydee Galvez-Diaz. Page 4 of 4

Citations

1 citation 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(b)(10)Type B

    Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in after reviewing the child’s file and medication, IMS plan was missing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 14, 2025 inspection of VIA VERDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORP?

This was an inspection of VIA VERDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORP on November 14, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VIA VERDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORP on November 14, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in after review..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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