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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

IVYCREST MONTESSORILicense 304371459
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

***This is an amended report from the original report dated 5/18/26 On 05/18/26, at 1:40pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan conducted an unannounced inspection for the purpose of an Annual Random inspection. LPA met with Director Michelle Oh and informed for the purpose of visit. LPA and Director made a tour of the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Census was taken. Overall census was 79 preschool children and 12 staff. (Room #1 has 20 Toddlers and 4 staff, Room #2 has 21 preschoolers and 2 qualified teachers, Room #3 has 9 preschoolers and 1 qualified teacher, Room #4 has 19 preschoolers and 3 qualified teachers) During the inspection it was determined the facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. Facility hours are 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. Children bring morning and afternoon snacks and may bring lunch, or a hot lunch is provided to children by the facility. The Fullerton Campus delivers hot lunches to the facility. Menus were posted where the parents could see it. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors by purified water gallon bottles and children bring sports bottles properly labeled with names on it. Page 1 of 3 Children nap on cots, and bedding is stored individually and brought home to be washed weekly. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. The facility conducted an emergency drill within the past six months on 04/29/26. Facility met all posting requirements . The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. There is a separate toddler yard. The cushioning material in the toddler play yard is a pour in place rubber surface which appears to be enough to absorb falls. The cushioning material for the preschool play yard is rubber bark around the climbing equipment, slides and other similar equipment appeared to be enough to absorb falls. The preschool yard has a small bike path the bicycles. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by purified water bottle and refills the children’s sports bottles. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. 5 Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 12/2026. 6 Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed through Procare. Each child representative has their own log in ID. There is a 15-minute sleep log for infant/toddlers 24 months and under. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Page 2 of 3 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-carecenters LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with teacher, because this preschool program has Toddler Option Component ages 18 to 36 months. LPA discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed Ms Oh of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/ , and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. The facility has a written directive for Lead Exceedance and uses bottled waters for drinking. In the areas evaluated, there are no deficiencies in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of visit. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed and discussed with Director Michelle Oh. Notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 consecutive says. Appeal Rights were provided. Page 3 of 3

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 May 18, 2026 inspection of IVYCREST MONTESSORI?

This was an inspection of IVYCREST MONTESSORI on May 18, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to IVYCREST MONTESSORI on May 18, 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 an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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