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Inspection visit

Follow-up

MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT WASHINGTON AVENUELicense 0102139032 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 02/24/2023 at 10:45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Uribe conducted an unannounced case management visit to the facility and met with facility representative, Jungok "Rose" Hwang. Also present at the time of the visit is 5 staff and 65 children. During today's visit, LPA reviewed personnel records and conducted interviews with the staff which lead to the following deficiencies being issued today: Type B Violation: 3 out of the 6 staff members present did not have a current Mandated Reporter certificate for Child Care Providers (AB 1207). Type B Violation: An unusual incident took place on 02/15/23 involving a student choking on a single penny coin which caused the child to vomit. This incident was not reported to the licensing agency. Please see attached deficiency pages for additional information. The licensee will correct these deficiencies based on the plan of correction on the LIC 809D form no later than the due date of 03/17/2023. Proof of correction will be emailed to LPA Uribe at christina.uribe@dss.ca.gov on or by the due date. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal rights were reviewed and given. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Jungok "Rose" Hwang.

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    Upon the occurence, during the operation of a child care center of any of the events specifiied in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. (1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The facility failed to report a recent unusual incident in which a child choked on a penny coin causing her to become distressed and vomit.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 3 staff members do not have a current Mandated Reporter certificate.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 24, 2023 inspection of MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT WASHINGTON AVENUE?

This was an other inspection of MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT WASHINGTON AVENUE on February 24, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT WASHINGTON AVENUE on February 24, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Upon the occurence, during the operation of a child care center of any of the events specifiied in (d)(1) below, a repor..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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