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Inspection visit

Lead safety check

LAMORINDA MONTESSORI LLCLicense 0734082521 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 09/19/2023 at 9:45AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A. Curry conducted an unannounced case management inspection to follow up regarding the lead testing at the facility. LPA met with Staff Cordinator, Ivethe Garcia to explain the purpose of today's visit. The Director Maria Vellez joined the visit shortly after. The director was advised to review PIN 21-21.1-CCP for more information on lead testing of water for Child care Centers. The did not complete the lead testing prior to the 01/01/2023 deadline (See 809D). Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with the director Maria Vellez.

Citations

4 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.

  • 1696.16(a)(1)Type B

    (1) A licensed child day care center... constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidence by:Based on interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring the day care center water was tested for lead.

  • 101161(a)Type B

    LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY

    Based on [(observation) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring infants under the age of 18 months are not in the Infant/Toddler class,vwhich poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed 1 infant (DOB 06/15/2022) in the Infant/Toddler class. The director was advised commingling is not acceptable.

  • 101170(e)Type A

    Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring all staff have eligible fingerprint clearance prior to working in the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

    Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring all staff have proof of immunity for measles and pertussis in file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 19, 2023 inspection of LAMORINDA MONTESSORI LLC?

This was a other inspection of LAMORINDA MONTESSORI LLC on September 19, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LAMORINDA MONTESSORI LLC on September 19, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "(1) A licensed child day care center... constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lea..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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