Skip to main content

Inspection visit

Facility-requested visit

ART OF MONTESSORILicense 344500189
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Application Specialist (AS) Alecia Sifuentes met with Licensee, Christine Mendoza for the purpose of an announced Change of Capacity case management inspection. Licensee requests to serve 65 preschool children from 2 to entry into first grade and 18 toddler children from 18 months to 36 months giving a maximum capacity of 83 children. Original application stated a requested capacity of 77, however Licensee stated that the correct requested capacity is 83. The program operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fire clearance for 77 children was granted and received on 8/24/2021. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are three preschool classrooms, one toddler option classroom, and a children's library. AS observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, cubbies, and napping cots. AS measured five rooms. The total classroom space contains a total of 2,931.559 square feet, which will accommodate Licensees request for 83 children. There are six toilets and six sinks for the children, and a separate private restroom for the staff. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are three outdoor areas on the property. The outdoor area is shared by the toddler and preschool children. There is a Shared Playground Waiver on file. AS used current outdoor measurements. The outdoor play area contains a total of 11,098.22 square feet, which will accommodate Licensees request for 83 children. Report continues on 809-C. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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 . This facility evaluation report was reviewed and discussed with Licensee. Licensee was encouraged to the visit the Department's website at WWW.CDSS.CA.GOV for information regarding child care updates, forms, regulations and legislation pertaining to child care centers. The following items are required before approval of the Change of Capacity: 1. Updated granted fire clearance for 83 children.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 16, 2021 inspection of ART OF MONTESSORI?

This was a other inspection of ART OF MONTESSORI on September 16, 2021. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to ART OF MONTESSORI on September 16, 2021?

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

Share this reportEmail

Next steps

If this is your facility,claim this pageand add your response to the public record. Free.

Spotted an inaccuracy on this visit?Request a reviewand we will check it against the public record.

Researching this visit professionally?Book a 20-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.

Data from CCLD public records. Last updated . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.