Routine inspection·February 26, 2025

On February 26, 2025, at approximately 9:15 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon conducted an unannounced, annual inspection at Beresford Montessori. LPA met with Director Karina Garcia and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present in the facility today were, Director, 6 staff, and 30 preschoolers. All staff working in the facility have criminal background clearances and are associated to the facility. Facility is operating within capacity and in compliance with staff/child ratio. Facility operates a preschool program from Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30 pm. LPA and Director toured the facility for health and safety hazards. Facility operates two preschool classrooms: Ladybirds and Butterflies on the site of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Classrooms are clean and orderly with proper temperature and ventilation. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, child size furniture, learning materials and art supplies, all in good repair. Facility is equipped with storage cubbies for children to store personal belongings, which are located in hallway of facility. There is a restroom with one toilet located in each classroom, which are equipped with a half door for supervision and privacy. Sinks are located in each classroom for handwashing. Additional restrooms are in main hallway for children’s usage. There is a separate restroom on premises for staff usage only. All trash containers in restroom and in classrooms have tight fitted lids. All cleaning products, chemicals and toxins are stored and locked in cabinets and inaccessible to children. LPA observed sleeping mats for children in care; children bring their own sheets/blankets and are sent home weekly for laundering. Outdoor playground is equipped with slide play structure, portable basketball, children’s table, ride on toys and other age-appropriate toys, all in good condition. There is a sunshade to provide shade to children in care. Large columns are equipped with padding. Flooring under play structure is rubber foam tile to cushions falls. The remainder of flooring is cement and entire playground is surrounded by the building and a wrought iron gate. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Per Director, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. Cont. Page 2… Page 2... Children bring their own lunch and facility provides snacks. LPA observed snack schedule to be posted. LPA observed snacks to be properly stored to avoid contamination. Children bring their own water bottles from home and are labeled with children’s names. Facility refills water with filtered water. First aid kits were observed to be fully stocked with medical supplies. Incidental Medical Services medication was reviewed. Sick children are isolated in office and away from other children. LPA observed sign in/sign out sheet located in front of entrance. LPA reminded Director to have parent’s sign full signature. Fully charged fire extinguishers were observed in each classroom. Facility is equipped with working smoke detectors and a working carbon monoxide detector. Facility is equipped with a landline phone and staff use cell phones to communicate with staff. LPA reviewed 6 children’s records 5 staff record. All the children’s and staff files were complete with all required paperwork. The facility has all necessary paperwork posted, Facility License, Notification of Parent's Rights, Notification of Personal Rights, Car Seat Law, and Emergency Disaster Plan. Last emergency drill were conducted on September 23, 2024, and is properly documented. 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-care-centers/ . LPAs 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or 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. Cont. page 3... 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. 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 . Director is aware that all staff is required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA encourages the director to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. 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. 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 Cont. page 4... Page 4... No deficiencies were issued during LPA’s visit in accordance with Title 22 regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Karina Garcia.