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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ALAMO MONTESSORILicense 0734089531 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On January 23, 2026 at 12:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julia Placencia arrived unannounced for an Annual/Random inspection. LPA met with Director Marnie Chapa. There were 16 children and an additional 5 staff members present during the inspection. Classrooms currently being used and inspected today were Rooms 108 (primary) and 111/112 (toddlers). Room 111/112 is one large room. The facility is located on the premises of Creekside Community Church. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Physical Plant: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible during the visit. The toilets and sinks were safe, sanitary and in operable condition. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, and floors are free of tripping hazards. Food preparation and storage areas appear to be clean and free of evidence of rodents, and food is protected against contamination. There are containers for solid waste that have tight-fitting covers that are in good repair. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors by way of water bottles. Children bring their lunch from home and snacks are provided. A snack menu is posted and visible for parents to view. Outdoor Activity Space: Outdoor activity space and playground equipment was observed to be safe and free of hazards. Climbing equipment is properly anchored to the ground with adequate and appropriate cushioning material to absorb falls. There is a shaded area provided for the children. There are no pools or similar bodies of water at this facility. ***Continued on LIC809-C... Ratio/Capacity: The facility is operating within its licensed capacity. The facility is within ratio today with one teacher supervising no more than twelve preschool age children, and one teacher supervisor no more than six toddlers. LPA did not observe any child left without visual supervision or unattended during the inspection. Records: A sample of children files and files of staff present today were reviewed and contain required licensing documents. Teachers present today meet the qualification requirements. Staff have required immunizations and current mandated reporter training. Fire/Disaster Drills are conducted monthly and a review of the log shows the last drill was conducted 1/8/26. LPA verified both opening and closing staff have current CPR/First aid training. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information. ***Continued on LIC809-C... LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. The following deficiencies were observed during today’s inspection: 15 minute sleep logs are not being maintained. See LIC809D for deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected. ***Please see LIC 9102 for Advisory Notes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Marnie Chapa.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS

    Based on interview and record review, 15 minute sleep checks for toddlers under 2 years old are not being documented which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 23, 2026 inspection of ALAMO MONTESSORI?

This was a inspection inspection of ALAMO MONTESSORI on January 23, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ALAMO MONTESSORI on January 23, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interview and record review, 15 minute sleep checks for toddlers under 2 years old are not being documented whi..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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