Smiles Montessori Childcare

101438.2(b) · 101438.2 Outdoor Activity Space for Infants (b) Outdoor activity space shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components.

101229.1(b) · 101229.1(b) Sign In and Sign Out - The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

101219(a) · 101219(a) Admission Agreements: The licensee and the child's authorized representative shall...complete a ...written admission agreement for the child....shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available for review.

Licensee stated that they will email a copy of C3 and C4 admission agreement to LPA by due date. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Child 3 (C3) and Child 4 (C4) did not have admission agreements in their file, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Soo Jin Jung NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

101419.2(b)(2) · 101419.2(b)(2) Infant Needs and Services Plan: Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)].

Licensee stated that they will email a copy of C5 LIC 9227 to LPA by due date. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that,Child 5 (C5) did not have a completed LIC 9227 on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

101217(a)(11) · 101217(a)(11) Personnel Records: A health screening as specified in Section 101216(g).

Licensee stated that they will email S2's health screening to LPA by due date. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Staff 2 (S2) did not have a health screening on file, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Soo Jin Jung NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

101212(f) · 101212(f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative.

Licensee states that they will review the regulation in detail and submit a written declaration stating they understand and plan to adhere to this requirement. Based on interviews, observations and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, 3 out of 3 staff did not notify the child's authorized representative of C1's injury which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. There was also no documentation regarding the incident.

101217(a) · 101217(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee.

Licensee/director stated they would complete all missing documents from staff files and send copies to LPA via email by due date. List of missing documents were provided to licensee/director. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, 3 out of 3 staff files reviewed were incomplete, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

101174(d) · 101174(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

Licensee/Director stated that they will conduct an emergency drill and submit copy of the emergency drill log to LPA via email by due date. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, facility did not complete an emergency disaster drill since 8/30/24, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Nguyen K Tran

101221(a) · 101221(a) A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.

Licensee/director stated that they will provide copies of missing documents from children's files to LPA via email by due date. LPA provided list of missing documents for each child to licensee/director. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, 10 out of 10 children files has missing documents, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Nguyen K Tran

101429(a)(2)(B) · 101429(a)(2)(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following.

Licensee/director stated they will complete the 15 minute sleep log for infants 13-24 months and submit copies to LPA via email by due date. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, infants 13-24 months did not have 15 minute sleep log for today, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Nguyen K Tran

101216(g)(1) · Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, 3 out of 3 staff did not complete their health screening, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/18/2024

101430(a)(3)(A) · Infant Care Activities (A) Staff shall place infants up to 12-months of age on their backs for sleeping.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, Staff 3 placed one sleeping infant on their stomach, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff 3 stated they were trained to place infants on their tummies for nap time to prevent spitting up. POC Due Date: 09/27/2024

101216.1(c)(1) · Teacher Qualifications and Duties (c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, 3 out 3 staff did not have 12 ECE units, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/27/2024

101439(d)(2) · Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (d) Swings, playpens and all such equipment and furniture shall be assembled or installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, and shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition. (2) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.846.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, LPAs observed 1 baby walker in the infant play yard, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/20/2024

101226(d) · Health-Related Services (d) The licensee shall maintain the following first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, the facility did not have a complete first aid kit available, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/27/2024

101238(g) · Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, cleaning solutions were not made inaccessible to children in care, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/27/2024

101238.2(d)(1) · Outdoor Activity Space (d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, infant play yard surface and play equipment were not clean and sanitary, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/27/2024

101430(a)(3)(E) · Infant Care Activities (E) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, one infant was observed sleeping in an infant swing, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/27/2024

101217(a)(7) · Personnel Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (7) Past experience, including types of employment and former employers.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, 3 out of 3 staff did not have proof of past experience, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/27/2024

101415(c) · Infant Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (c) At least three of the semester or equivalent quarter units required in Sections 101215.1(h)(1)(B), (h)(2) and (h)(3) shall be related to the care of infants.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, 3 out of 3 infant staff did not have the required infant units, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/27/2024

101419.2(a) · Infant Needs and Services Plan (a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that all infant enrolled did not have a needs and services plan on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/27/2024

101220.1(g) · Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, facility did not document current immunization record for 6 out of 6 infants, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 10/18/2024

101227(a)(19) · Food Services (19) All food shall be protected against contamination. Contaminated food shall be discarded immediately.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, there were four expired gallons of children's milk being store in the kitchen, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/20/2024

101161(a) · (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, 1 preschool child was comingling with infants in the infant classroom, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/20/2024

101227(7)(B) · 101227(7)(B) Food Services: (B) A child shall not be served any food to which the child's record indicates he/she has an allergy.

Director stated she will email LPA Valdez Santana her plan to maintain compliance by POC due date and send it via email at dianna.valdezsantana@dss.ca.gov Based on LPA’s interviews, 4 out of 4 staff members could not identify all the children that have allergies.LPA also observed bottles without children’s name and date on them. This poses a potential risk to the safety of the children in care.

101229(a) · 101229(a) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.

Director stated she will email LPA Valdez Santana her plan to maintain compliance by POC due date and send it via email at dianna.valdezsantana@dss.ca.gov Based on LPA’s interviews, 2 out of 2 staff members did not properly supervise children during mealtimes. Children were taking each other’s food and eating it and trying to take each other’s bottles. This poses an immediate risk to the safety of the children in care.

101416.5(b) · Infant Safe Sleep 101416.5(b): There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.

Based on LPA's observation the facility did not comply with the section cited The director stated that the facility had 2 staff unexpectedly not be able to show up for care today due to personal reasons. 3 staff ended their employment unexpectedly. The director stated that they will draft a plan to address the lack of compliance with infant to teacher ratio and the staffing issue. above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed 1 infant teacher, 1 Director supervising 9 infants. WIthin the 3 hours of the inspection one more staff arrived and 3 more infants. for a majority of the insepction. Proof of this and the plan will be emailed to LPA by 5/22/23. $250.00 Civil Penalty was assessed due to repeat violation.

102425(c) · Infant Safe Sleep An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. LPA provided Director with a Safe Sleep Consultation and provided Director with a LIC9227 form. Director will send LPA completed and signed LIC9227 forms for the children under 12 months of age via email at: dianna.valdezsantana@dss.ca.gov

LPA reviewed 10 infant children's files and 2 of 2 infants under 12 months of age did not have an LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan form. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Thuy Ho

102425(j)(2) · Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following

LPA provided Director a Safe Sleep Consulation and a 15 minute log template, Staff will begin documenting the infants sleeping and will send LPA 2 weeks worth of sleep logs via email at dianna.valdezsantana@dss.ca.gov Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 10 out of 10 infants did not have a 15 minute sleeping log. Staff was not documenting their observations while they slept which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Thuy Ho

101416.5(b) · Staff-Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA's observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed 2 infant teachers supervising 10 infants for a majority of the insepction. Totaling at least 3 hours. POC Due Date: 08/09/2022