Routine inspection·December 12, 2024

On December 11, 2024, at approximately 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Zaragoza conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with the director, Rita Enright, and explained the purpose of the visit. One Love Montessori is a preschool age program. Preschool program is located inside the New Life Community Church. Preschool has 4 rooms licensed, the classroom (main room), playroom, napping room, and playground. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. Present during LPA's visit was the director, 10 preschool age children, 2 teachers, and one volunteer. All adults present have their fingerprint background check on file. Preschool 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. LPA observed cleaning materials to be stored in off limit areas, inaccessible to children in care. Per director, children sleep in the napping room. Children sleep in mats. Mats are wiped down daily, by the working staff. Per director, Parents provide the sheets and blankets. Per director, parents take sheets and blankets home for wash every other week. Main classroom is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher and first aid kit. LPA observed Carbon monoxide detectors in the classroom. Carbon monoxide detector is in a high ceiling. LPA was unable to tested carbon Monoxide detector during visit. LPA was also unable to test smoke alarm. Smoke alarm is wired to the church building. Storage for children's belongings is in classroom. Childrens cubbies are labeled with children's individual names. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) There are three bathrooms children can use. First bathroom was observed to be located outside the main classroom. Second and third bathroom were observed to be located, down the hallway, near the playground. All three bathrooms have 1 sink and 1 toilet only. Bathrooms for children were observed to be clean. The sinks and toilets were in working condition. LPA observed no cleaning solutions, poisons, and other hazardous materials for to be accessible to children in the bathroom. LPA did not observe any accessible poisons or chemicals in classroom. Program does not provide a food service. Per director, children bring lunch and snacks from home. LPA observed children\342\200\231s water bottles to be stores inside the classroom. Per director, children refill their water bottle inside the classroom. LPA observed filtered water in the class. LPA observed children\342\200\231s individual cubbies to be labeled with their names on it. Facility has an outdoor space area. Outdoor area is entirely enclosed and fenced. LPA observed outdoor play area to have installed sunshades for shade. LPA observed play structure to have tanbark flooring. LPA reminded director, toys and material are to be maintained in good condition. 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 November 5, 2024. LPA reviewed 3 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. All staff on site have a current CPR/First Aid certification. Staff records also include required immunizations that were made available for review. 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 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. (Continue Report on Page 3...) (Continued, Page 3...) CCC DID NOT COMPLETE TESTING PRIOR TO THEIR DEADLINE 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 . Water quality has not been tested yet. Per director, they are in contact with California Rural Water Association, and they plan to test during winter break, on 12/23/24-1/03/24. 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/ . 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. 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, Rita Enright.