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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

NORCO MONTESSORI ACADEMYLicense 3348461811 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 06/16/2025 at 2:45 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Director Christi Padilla. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Normal days and hours of operation: Monday- Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domains: Food Service; Reporting Requirements Physical Plant; Care and Supervision; Children Records; Staff Records; Staffing Ratio and Capacity and Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except as noted on the LIC809D. The licensee is asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days 07/17/2025. 1. LIC 500 Personnel Report 2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) 4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility 6. LIC999 Facility Sketches: Update requested. The following items have been posted and are updated where necessary: License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights (LIC613A); Child Car Seat Law, Menu \302\267 The facility is operating within the terms of the license. \302\267 Ratios were met and appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection \302\267 A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed in compliance. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection on today\342\200\231s date. \302\267 Classrooms are clean, free of hazards and equipped with age-appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition \302\267 No weapons stored at the facility. \302\267 There are no accessible bodies of water present on 06/16/2025. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in a locked cabinet \302\267 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked. \302\267 All floors are clean and safe \302\267 Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition \302\267 Outdoor activity areas/playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition: Yes \302\267 Food preparation area is clean, free of litter, rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin \302\267 Measures are taken to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents \302\267 Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination. \302\267 Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins-have tight-fitting covers in good repair \302\267 Menus are posted at least one week in advance in a place visible by the child\342\200\231s authorized representative, dated and kept on file for 30 days, and made available upon request \302\267 It is uncertain if uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out. The licensee uses a filtered water system however the kitchen outlets will need to be tested for lead. \302\267 The areas around or under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs a fall: Facility has artificial turf. \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements on today\342\200\231s date. \302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 08/2025. \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 09/2025. \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training on 01/09/2022. \302\267 Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are complete on today\342\200\231s date. \302\267 Staff have received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions. \302\267 Children files were reviewed and are complete on today\342\200\231s date. \302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on 04/15/2025 at 9:15 AM with 68 children and 14 staff, combined center. \302\267 Documentation of Lead Testing is on file: Lead testing sample 10/04/2022; results received 10/10/2022 indicate only outlets tested were in Preschool Room 1 and Restroom 1. However, the facility was unable to provide proof lead testing conducted on the kitchen outlet used for food preparation and water consumption. The licensee installed a water filter system on the kitchen outlet. \302\267 A review of staff records on 06/16/2025 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. \302\267 AB2370 \342\200\223 Lead Exposure, day care facilities, effective January 1, 2019 \342\200\223 The bill requires that all Child Care Centers, operating in a building constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have their drinking water tested for excessive lead levels, on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023. Child Care Centers must thereafter test their drinking water every five years after the date of the initial test. \302\267 AB605 \342\200\223 Child day care facilities, birth to school-age license; Effective January 1, 2021 \302\267 AB2960 \342\200\223 Child care and development services, online portal \342\200\223 Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Su perintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive child care and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022. \302\267 Licensee was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes. \302\267 Licensee provided the Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA Susan Brewer, reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 For CCCs: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Director Christi Padilla was reminded that all adults 18 and over working at the facility, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed 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. The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov for Riverside Regional Office. LPA informed Director of the importance of checking for recalled devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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/process . Deficiencies were cited this visit for Type B violation. Civil Penalties were not this visit A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Christi Padilla.

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.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 16, 2025 inspection of NORCO MONTESSORI ACADEMY?

This was a other inspection of NORCO MONTESSORI ACADEMY on June 16, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to NORCO MONTESSORI ACADEMY on June 16, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B).

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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