Routine inspection·November 15, 2024

On November 15, 2024, at approximately 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Zaragoza and Licensing Pr ogram Manager (LPM) Marie Rodriguez conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with the director, Jacqueline Wisecarver , and explained the purpose of the visit. Morning Glory Montessori is a preschool age program. Preschool program is located on the first floor of the Mercy High School building. Preschool program operates in one classroom, room 10. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm. Present during LPA's visit was the director, 23 preschool age children and 7 teachers. All teachers are in the classroom with the children. Program is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. LPA inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. Classroom includes a variety of toys and materials that were in good condition. LPA observed classroom to have age-appropriate furniture, equipment, and materials. Per director, children do not sleep while they are in preschool, but they are welcome to take a break if they are feeling tired. Per director, they have a short schedule, when children arrive, they are in the class learning and working. After children are finished, they go outside for lunch, after lunch they get ready for pick up, and parents pick up children. The classroom is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher and first aid kit. LPA observed Carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector in the classroom. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were tested during visit and were observed to be working. Storage for children's belongings is in classrooms. Children's cubbies are labeled with children's individual names. There is one bathroom in the classroom for the children to use. Bathroom for children was observed to be clean. Bathroom has 1 toilet and 2 sinks. The sinks and toilet were in working condition. Bathroom was equipped with appropriate sanitation products. LPA observed bathroom to have trash can bins with tight fighting lids. LPA observed children to have individual boxes in the bathroom with extra clothes incase of an emergency. LPA observed no cleaning solutions, poisons, and other hazardous materials for to be stored in bathroom. LPA did not observe any accessible poisons or chemicals in classroom. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) Program provides snacks only, when necessary. Per director, children bring lunch from home. Per director, children store their lunch bags in their individual cubbies. LPA observed children\342\200\231s individual cubbies to be labeled with their names on it. Per director, if incase a child needs their food to be warmed up, there is a microwave they can use. In the case a child forgets lunch, director will contact parents or a caregiver to drop off lunch for the child, or pick up the child. Outdoor area is entirely enclosed and fenced. LPA observed outdoor play area to have natural shade. LPA observed play structure to have tanbark flooring. Outdoor materials are stored outside, inside a shed. LPA observed a sandbox to be fully covered. LPA observed toys and material to be in good conditions. Per director, materials are covered daily with a tarp. Per director, children take their water bottles outside, and refill them in the classroom. LPA observed filtered water in class. Program uses a form for parents to sign in and out for their sign in/sign out system. Children were properly signed in during LPAs\342\200\231 visit. LPA observed licensing posters and required documents to be properly posted inside the classroom. Program\342\200\231s last disaster drills was conducted on October 17, 2024. LPA reviewed 7 facility staff records. LPA reviewed 6 random children facility records which were complete and had all required documents. Children's records have emergency information on file. Multiple staff on site have a current CPR/First Aid certification. LPA reminded director; mandated reporter training must be renewed every 2 years for all staff working with children. Staff records also include required immunizations that were made available for review. Facility was cited one Type B deficiency for expired Mandated Reporter Training Certificates. Director was reminded all staff hired are required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process (Continue Report on Page 3...) (Continued, Page 3...) 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. 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. Water quality was tested on 04/14/2023 and results complied. Lead water was tested after the due date of 1/1/23. LPA's discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed director 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 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-care-centers/ . (Continue Report on Page 4...) (Continued, Page 4...) 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. Program was cited a Type B citation for not completing lead water testing requirement by due date of January 2023. Appeal Rights were provided. Facility's lead levels were within the 5.5ppb threshold, therefore deficiency cited today will also be cleared today. Please see LIC 809-D for deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Jacqueline Wisecarver.