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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191602098
Report Date: 09/23/2026
Date Signed: 09/24/2026 10:37:22 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN BEACH - #1FACILITY NUMBER:
191602098
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CHRISTINE ROMEROFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:315 S. PECKTELEPHONE:
(310) 379-9462
CITY:MANHATTAN BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90266
CAPACITY: 267TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 267CENSUS: 207DATE:
09/23/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Director, Hillary MurphyTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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On 9/23/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)s Brittany Lovest and Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced 3 year Required Inspection at the above mentioned facility . LPA's met with Director, Hillary Murphy and toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Licensing Program Analyst observed 11 preschool classrooms and 1 toddler classroom. LPAs observed 197 preschool children with 30 staff members and 10 toddler children with 4 members present today. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm. There is a swimming pool on the premises located to the left side of the campus. The swimming pool gate surrounds the front area, right side area and back area. The front gate measures at 5ft. The front pool gate swings away from the pool, self closes and self latches. The swimming is used during summer months with a life guard on site. There are no firearms or ammunition allowed or stored on the premises. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. No poisons were observed during the inspection.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. During walk through LPAs observed toilet in toddler classroom non-operating. LPA's reminded director all toilets and hand washing faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Floors in the facility are clean and safe. The facility does not provide food to children in care. All food is protected against contamination and any contaminated food is discarded immediately. Solid waste storage containers have tight-fitting covers and are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. Areas around high climbing equipment, slides have cushioning material to absorb falls. The facility is free of flies, insects and rodents. Facility has a functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors that meet statutory requirements.

Loyce Phillips
Cristina Castellanos
DATE: 09/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/23/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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Created By: Cristina Castellanos On 09/23/2026 at 03:49 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN BEACH - #1
FACILITY NUMBER: 191602098

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/23/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, record review and information obtained the facility did not comply with the section cited above, the uncleared staff members (S7 & S8) were present in the preschool facility while there were children in care during today’s inspection from 9:00am to 1:33pm., which poses/posed an immediatel health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/24/2026
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Director agrees to have Staff 7 & 8 cleared and associated to facility before Staff members 7 & 8 are allowed back in the facility. The Director will notify LPA via email when it has been completed.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Cristina Castellanos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/23/2026


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Created By: Cristina Castellanos On 09/23/2026 at 03:49 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN BEACH - #1
FACILITY NUMBER: 191602098

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/23/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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101226(e)(1)(A)
Health-Related Services
(e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (A) Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPAs observered two medications located in Classroom 9 in a bag without a lock on a shellf near children's designated sink which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/07/2026
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Director agrees to update medication storage requirements in classroom and store medications inacessible to children in care. Director will send email to LPA of storage areas of all medication on site.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Cristina Castellanos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/23/2026


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN BEACH - #1
FACILITY NUMBER: 191602098
VISIT DATE: 09/23/2026
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Present during today were S7 and S8 who did not have a Criminal record clearance prior to working at the facility. S7 and S8 were providing care and supervision to children at the facility. Director informed LPA S7 and S8 left facility to get a finger printed. Type A deficiency cited. See LIC 809 D, LPAs reminded Director prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals are subject to a criminal record review and have received a criminal record clearance or exemption. Upon notification from the Department, the licensee will comply and act immediately to terminate the employment of, remove from the facility or bar from entering the facility for any person it is deemed necessary while the Department considers granting or denying an exemption. The name of the child care center director or fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. The person who signs the child in/out of the facility shall use their full legal signature and record the time of day. All children are under supervision.

LPA's reminded Director supervision includes visual supervision and children must be under the supervision of a staff at all times. Facility maintains a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children in care for preschool and one teacher supervising no more than 6 toddlers in care. LPA's reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can supervising assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA's reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis, measles and current documentation of completed Mandated Reporter Training.

LPA's observed child's medication stored in classroom 9 in a bag without lock on the bottom shelve in room. This is a potential health and health risk to children in care. Type B deficiency. see LIC 809D. LPA's reminded center that all prescription and nonprescription medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children in an unaltered label. Also, all prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN BEACH - #1
FACILITY NUMBER: 191602098
VISIT DATE: 09/23/2026
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 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.
Licensing Program Analyst and Director discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Upon receipt of this report, the Director will post the Notice of Site Visit and any Licensing report documenting a Type “A” deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgment of Receipt (LIC9224) form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. The Director was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form during this visit.



Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, one Type A and one Type B deficiencies cited. Technical advisory and Technical violations discussed.

An exit interview was conducted, appeals rights discussed a copy of this report was read and provided to the Director. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was provided and required to be posted for 30 days

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Loyce Phillips
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/23/2026
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