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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 04/21/26, at 8:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Ortiz conducted an unannounced annual random inspection of the above facility. LPA met with Director, Carolina De Villa-Crelencia. This is a school age program that operates Monday through Friday from 6:00am-8:30am and 11am-6pm. There is also an infant and preschool program on the premises with facility number 198016236 (infant), and 198016235 (school age). All areas identified on the facility sketch were toured and inspected both indoors and outdoors. Per Facility director there are 12 school age children enrolled. LIC 125 Entrance Checklist provided. The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at the facility: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 393), Personal Rights (LIC 613A), Menu, and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148), Waiver, and Daily Schedule. This facility offers transportation and PUB 269 Child Passenger System Poster was observed to be posted in the entrance. Sign in and out takes place on the main entrance area. This facility uses paper sign in and out sheets for parents. Sign in and outs 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 reminded Director; parents are to use full signature when signing in and out their children daily. Facility has hard copies of sign-in and sign-out sheets as needed. The school age program consists of 2 classrooms and a shared outdoor area. Children use the outdoor area at staggered times and there is a waiver on file. The following classrooms were observed: Classroom D: 0 children and 0 staff present. Page 1 of 5 LPA observed two (2) toilets and two (2) sinks inside of the room. Classroom F: 0 children and 0 staff present. LPA observed two (2) toilets and two (2) sinks inside of the room. Staff names were recorded. Teacher-child ratios were observed to be in accordance with Title 22 Regulations. 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 four (4) toilets and four (4) sinks in the school age classrooms 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. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were not tested during this visit due to the detectors being wired to the emergency pull down fire alarm system. LPA observed a fully charged and serviced fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on 08/15/25, and service tag was attached. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 10/16/25. Advised Director that a disaster drill shall be conducted at least every 6 months. Technical Advisory was given. Facility Representative states there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA did not observe weapons or firearms during today’s inspection. LPA observed a swimming pool located in the facility (school age program). Three sides of the fencing was observed made of wrought iron gate 5’8’ inches tall and the fourth side is made of center block which is 5'5 inches tall. The fencing is 2 inches from the ground and the space between the bars are less than 4 inches wide. There is one singular entrance into the pool area. The entrance gate swings away from the pool and is self-latching with a key lock and the key is kept in the director’s office. LPA observed that the fencing requirements meets Title 22 regulations. LPA also observed a life ring and rescue pole visible from the pool area and is immediately accessible. LPA observed that the pool is empty (no water). Per Facility representative, the pool was emptied in the beginning of April 2026. Per Director, the pool was used as an optional service to teach swimming during the summer only, however, that program is no longer available. First aid kits are kept in each classroom. Heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated by LPA. The facility provides am and pm snack- parents will bring lunch for full days. Snack menus were observed to be posted and reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Page 2 of 5 At 9:45am the kitchen area was toured. The kitchen/food prep area was observed to include a refrigerator, stove and microwave. Food and snacks were observed to not be labeled with expiration dates. Technical violation was given. Space was inspected for safety and cleanliness. All storage containers for solid waste, including movable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. LPA observed that all trash cans used to discard food have tight fitting lids. The facility was observed to be free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Drinking water is readily available to children in care both indoors and outdoors. Per Director, the children bring their own water bottles from home and are labeled with each child’s name and are filled with drinking water as needed. There are drinking fountains around the premises if needed as well. Per Director, the office in the entry is used as an isolation area where the children may wait while parents or authorized representatives arrive. There are chairs available for an ill child to rest. Ill children will use the staff bathroom in hallway if needed. LPA was informed that there are currently zero (0) children on medication at this time, however, the Director has an IMS plan and LPA reviewed and provided consultation. Director stated that medication would be kept in each classroom in a locked medication box out of reach of children. LPA advised that medication should be given back to parents/guardians when child leaves the facility or medication expires. LPA toured the outdoor play area. A waiver is on file for an outdoor staggered playtime schedule which LPA observed to be posted throughout the facility and is visible. The playgrounds 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. Children’s Records were reviewed to ensure that Identification and Emergency form and a medical assessment are on file. Inspection of required forms was made and documented on LIC 857. Criminal Records Clearance for adults and verification of CPR/First Aid and health preventative practices documentation was reviewed. Page 3 of 5 There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection. The review of Staff records was documented on the LIC 859. Staff present had proof of the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate on file. 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. 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 completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. 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 ) 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 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. During the exit interview, facility representative, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Page 4 of 5 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 record review, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies are being cited on today’s visit, 04/21/26. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Carolina De-Villa Crelencia. Page 5 of 5

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

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

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What happened during the April 21, 2026 inspection of ARROW MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN DIMAS INC?

This was a inspection inspection of ARROW MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN DIMAS INC on April 21, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to ARROW MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN DIMAS INC on April 21, 2026?

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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