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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMYLicense 313619751
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

An unannounced annual/random inspection is made today by Licensing Program Analyst Owens and Habtom. LPA Owens met with Michelle Wise, Director. Present at time of inspection were 37 children and 7 staff. LPA toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. Staff and children were spoken to during inspection. The following areas are in compliance during inspection: There are no bodies of water. Firearms and ammunition are not on the premises. Storage area for poisons is locked. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are sufficient, age appropriate and in good repair. Fire drills are conducted according to Title -22 Regulations. The playground equipment and outdoor activity space is maintained and in good condition. There is adequate shade on the playground. Carbon Monoxide detector is on the premises. Wood chips and turf is being used as cushioning around the climbing equipment. Children's toilets, hand washing facilities are sanitary. Rooms are safe and clean. Food preparation area is clean, food is protected from contamination, storage containers for solid waste are covered and all food or beverages are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less. The facility provides snacks and parents provide lunch. Drinking water is available both indoors and outside; children use personal water bottles. Menus are posted. The facility is in compliance with conditions and limitations specified on the license. Teacher/child ratios are maintained and adequate supervision is being provided during this inspection. There is adequate space for children belongings. Napping equipment are in good repair. Electronic sign in/sign device us used and maintained. No excluded individuals are present. Michelle Wise was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearan ce or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Continued on next page Staff subject to a criminal record clearance or exemption are associated to the facility. First Aid/CPR reviewed and in compliance. Emergency information reviewed for some children. Staff records reviewed contain documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. Operating hours are Monday thru Friday; 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA observed proof that all staff/ volunteers have met the requirements of SB 792. LPA observed that all staff has completed the required mandated reporter training (AB 1207) at website: www.mandatedreporterca.com LPA discussed licensee the Effects of Lead Exposure brochure. LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov , so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . Facility does not administer medication. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm No deficiencies observed in the areas inspected during today's inspection. This report was reviewed and discussed with the facility representative, Michelle Wise, at the time of the inspection. A COPY OF THIS REPORT MUST REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM POSTED TO PARENT'S BOARD FOR 30 DAYS. To order forms, etc. visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov

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 March 4, 2022 inspection of AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY?

This was an inspection of AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY on March 4, 2022. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY on March 4, 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 an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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