Office review·August 6, 2025

An Informal Conference was held at the Riverside Child Care Regional Office on Wednesday August 6th, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Present during the informal conference were CDSS Regional Manager (RM) Rey Pennywell, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Aaron Ross, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Raymond Moorehead, and Monty’s Montessori Academy of Calimesa Representatives: Licensee and Director Dr. Lisa Gilfillan, Assistant Director/Lead Infant Toddler Teacher Jennifer McClintock, Facility Representative and Elementary Director Jaimie Martinez. Please note that the facility’s currently licensed facilities are: 1.) 334844578 (Infant License) 2.) 334844579 (Preschool License) This facility is currently pending a single license to include a school age program. The meeting was held to address and discuss concerns regarding recent citations received by Monty’s Montessori Academy of Calimesa current licensed facility. The facility’s compliance history was reviewed including review of repeated non-compliance concerns throughout Monty’s Montessori Academy of Calimesa’s licensed facilities pertaining to the following Title 22 Division 12 Regulations: 1.) Personal Rights 2. ) Supervision 3.) Criminal Record During this meeting, it was disclosed that the following measures have been taken by Monty’s Montessori Academy of Calimesa Management: 1. All staff training with Riverside County Office of Education. In addition to monthly training's. 2. Revisions and updates to parent handbook During the conference, RM R. Pennywell and LPM A. Ross reminded the Monty’s Montessori Academy of Calimesa Management and representatives of the importance of regulatory compliance in licensed facilities to protect the Health and Safety of children in care. The Monty’s Montessori Academy of Calimesa representatives were informed that the Community Care Licensing Agency takes these violations seriously, and how continued repeat violations can lead to further administrative actions by the Department including Non-compliance conference and/or up to revocation of licensure. LPM Ross introduced the Childcare Technical Support Program (TSP) and informed Monty’s Montessori Academy of Calimesa Management and representatives that TSP is a voluntarily program to assist facilities with meeting and maintaining the requirements of operating a licensed childcare facility. Hard copies of documents were discussed and provided to Monty’s Montessori Academy of Calimesa Management and representatives related to TSP; Title 22 Regulations and Health & Safety Code sections identified above. An exit Interview was conducted, and LPA Raymond Moorehead provided Monty’s Montessori Academy of Calimesa Management and representatives with a copy of this report and appeal rights during this office visit on August 6th, 2025. Monty’s Montessori Academy of Calimesa Management and representatives were reminded of the following: - The Licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. - The Licensee shall ensure that all children's Personal Rights are not violated - The Licensee shall ensure that all individuals that require a criminal record clearance, to have one before start working or volunteering at the facility Monty’s Montessori Academy of Calimesa Management and representatives were informed of and/or provided with the following CDSS resources: 1. Information for ongoing training and regulations: https://www.cdss.ca.gov 2. CDSS Videos- https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ 3. PINS at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/policy/provider-information-notices/child-care 4. Director Checklist and Evaluation of Director Qualifications (LIC 9096) 5. Childcare Advocates - childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov for training. 6. Access forms & Title 22 Regulations for Child Care Center Care at: https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/policy/laws-and-regulations 7. Sign up for department and quarterly updates at: https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe . 8. LIC9224 Receipt of Licensing Report Additionally, Monty’s Montessori Academy of Calimesa Management and representatives were reminded to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 08/06/2024 to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.