Skip to main content

Inspection visit

Complaint

CREATIVE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOLLicense 0734082593 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 8/6/2025 at 9:50AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaleesa Jackson met with Director Sylvia Akter to deliver the finding of a complaint filed against the Child Care Center (CCC) regarding the allegation facility operated out of ratio. Present for the inspection were 3 infants with the Director. LPA Jackson conducted interviews and record review. Based on interviews conducted and record review, the allegation facility operated out of ratio has been SUBSTANTIATED. Based on LPA's interviews and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. See 9099-D for deficiency. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were given and discussed. An exit interview was conducted.

Citations

3 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.

  • STAFF-INFANT RATIO

    There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. Based on interviews and record review, staff did not comply with the section cited above as an infant aide supervises infants alone, which posed a potential threat to the health and safety of the children in care.

  • INFANT CARE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants... Based on interviews and record review, staff did not comply with the section cited above as 1 staff does not have the units to be an infant teacher, which posed a potential threat to the health and safety of the children in care.

  • 101161(a)Type B

    LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY

    A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. Based on interviews and record review, staff did not comply with the section cited above as staff are comingling the two programs, which posed a potential threat to the health and safety of the children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 6, 2025 inspection of CREATIVE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL?

This was a complaint inspection of CREATIVE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL on August 6, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CREATIVE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL on August 6, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. Based on interviews and record review, staff..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

Share this reportEmail

Next steps

If this is your facility,claim this pageand correct anything the record gets wrong. Free.

Researching this visit professionally?Book a 15-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.

Data from CCLD public records. Last updated . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.