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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIALicense 3720015072 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 9/30/25 at 10:53 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Renita Rodriguez, met with Director Maureen Schwersensky for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were 29 children present with 5 staff. The center operates from 8:00 a.m- 5:00 p.m. LPA toured the facility. The center is a two story facility. The entrance of the facility is located on the upper level. The rooms were clean, orderly and a comfortable temperature during this visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. The furniture, books, games and toys are safe, age-appropriate and in good repair. There are a variety of activities available throughout the day. All required forms were posted. Emergency drills are done monthly. All storage containers and trashes have tight fitting lids and are in good repair. There is a kitchen which is clean and sanitary. Children bring their own snacks and lunches. Emergency food is on hand. Food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Drinking water is readily available. Napping equipment is sufficient for each child, bedding is stored separately, and mats are disinfected after use. Facility has ensured that there is adequate space between mats for easy passage and they are not blocking entrances or exits. There are restrooms located on each level for children to use. There are separate restrooms for the staff to use. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary and operating condition. Any waste water used to clean is being discarded after use. Medications are kept in a locked cabinet in the kitchen, inaccessible to children. Poisons, disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous to children have been made inaccessible. Outdoor play area is fully fenced with sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Age appropriate playground equipment and outdoor surfaces are in a safe condition with any equipment securely bolted to the ground. Portable water is used outdoors. The carbon monoxide detector is operational, mounted on the wall of the first floor classroom. The facility has a written disaster plan in place that meets regulatory requirement and has been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The facility does not transport children. The outdoor play area is fenced. There is an in ground swimming pool. AB 2866 and section 1596.814 was provided to the Director. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018 , requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP . This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Maureen Schwersensky. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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.

  • 1596.814(a)(1)(A)Type B

    Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above for an in ground pool and fencing requirements, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • FAMILY DAYCARE HOME SWIMMING POOL SAFETY

    Based on observation and interview the center did not comply with the section cited above for a life ring with a minimum diameter of 17 inches, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 30, 2025 inspection of MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIA?

This was a inspection inspection of MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIA on September 30, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIA on September 30, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above for an in ground pool and fencing require..."

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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