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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

COUNTRY HILL MONTESSORI, INC.License 3436223052 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

An unannounced annual/random inspection is made today by Licensing Program Analyst Owens and Blesi. LPA Owens met with Tanya Byrd, Director . 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 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 AM / PM snacks and parents provide lunch. Drinking water is available both indoors and outside. Menus are posted. 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. Sign in/sign out sheets maintained. No excluded individuals are present. Tanya Bryd, Director 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 page 2 Not all 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; 7:00AM to 6:00 PM. LPA Owens discussed SB 277 (public health vaccination) and SB 792 (day care facilities: Immunization exemptions) with licensee at time of inspection. 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 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 . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Tanya Byrd and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] 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 This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA 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 Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 The following is cited per Title 22 Div. 12 of the CCR: (see page 2) Copy of Appeal Rights left with Center Representative/licensee. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of the licensing report to parent/guardians of children in care and the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A COPY OF THIS REPORT MUST REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM POSTED TO PARENT'S BOARD.

Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 101161(a)Type A

    LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in upon LPA's arrival at facility LPA's observed there were 67 children present that is over the licensed capacity of 60 children. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101170(e)Type A

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that employee Brooke Talent does not have a fingerprint clearance with CCLD which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the October 12, 2021 inspection of COUNTRY HILL MONTESSORI, INC.?

This was a inspection inspection of COUNTRY HILL MONTESSORI, INC. on October 12, 2021. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to COUNTRY HILL MONTESSORI, INC. on October 12, 2021?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in upon LPA's arrival at facility LPA's o..."

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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