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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

MONTESSORI IN REDLANDS, INC.License 3609108031 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 03/14/2023 at 8:40 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer arrived at the facility to conduct a 1 year required annual inspection. LPA was greeted by and granted entry into the facility by Chief Financial Officer Lisa Oliver. LPA met with Director Kim Montague, Head of School Jenny Davidson Safety Coordinator Ellen Camarillo, and toured the facility, inside and out. LPA reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Closed 1 week in August. Preschool Classrooms are identified and located in Building M-Maple, Wisteria and Palo Verde; Building B - Eucalyptus and Building A-Sequoia. Outdoor play areas are the North Playground and East Playground on South Campus. Normal days/hours of operation are: Monday- Friday, 7:45 AM \342\200\223 5:00 PM, Staff on-site 7:30 AM \342\200\223 5:30 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: 1. LIC 200A Application for a Child Care Center License: Update hours of operation. 2. LIC 500 Personnel Report 3. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan 4. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made) 5. LIC 309 Administrative Organization 6. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility 7. Proof of Health, Safety, Nutrition and Lead Training for Director. 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: A census was taken of 142 children present with 19 staff supervising. \302\267 Classrooms are clean, free of hazards and equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment in good condition on 03/14/2023. \302\267 No weapons stored at the facility on 03/14/2023 \302\267 There are no accessible bodies of water present on 03/14/2023. 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: Locked in Office and emergency backpacks in the enrolled children\342\200\231s classroom. \302\267 Hazards are stored where inaccessible to children which include: Disinfectants, cleaners and other items that are dangerous. Poisons and toxins are locked on 03/14/2023 \302\267 All floors are clean and safe on 03/14/2023 \302\267 Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition. The staff restroom next to the office will serve as an isolation restroom for children who become ill while in care and the reception area. \302\267 Outdoor activity areas/play grounds are enclosed by appropriate fences, free of hazards and are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition on 02/14/2023. \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. There is a service provider that comes monthly for 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 Uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and out and provided by filtered water by pitchers and water bottles or cups are available at the school site. \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 Wood chips, grass and sand. There are Shade umbrellas available to provide shade. \302\267 Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements: The facility utilizes the School Pass Software program for Electronic Sign-in/outs. Parents have access to the phone applications to sign children in and out of daycare and report absences. \302\267 A Staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 08/2024. \302\267 Opening and closing staff member\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2024 \302\267 Director completed Health and Safety Training: NOT ON FILE \302\267 Staff qualifications and files were reviewed and are complete: on 03/14/2023 \302\267 Staff have received on the job training for housekeeping, sanitation and universal health precautions Licensee was informed the Department has inspection authority per Health and Safety Codes. Licensee provided the Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 Children files were reviewed and are complete. Yes/No See LIC 809D/LIC9102TV \302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last drill on Last Fire drill on 12/01/2022, at 10:00 AM, lasted 15 minutes, with 58 teachers, 350 students as a combination center. \302\267 Documentation of Lead Testing is on file: on 02/18/2023, report dated 02/22/2023. \302\267 A review of staff records on 02/13/2023 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 Superintendent 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. 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. Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. 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 . Type B deficiency was cited this visit. Civil Penalties were not issued 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 licensee Facility Representative Jenny Davidson.

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.

  • 101215.1(m)Type B

    Based on LPA record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the director Kim Montague was unable to provide proof of the Health Safety Nutrition and Lead training, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the March 14, 2023 inspection of MONTESSORI IN REDLANDS, INC.?

This was a inspection inspection of MONTESSORI IN REDLANDS, INC. on March 14, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MONTESSORI IN REDLANDS, INC. on March 14, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the director Kim Montague was un..."

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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