Complaint·August 1, 2025

Report is being amended to dismiss the deficiency. On October 10, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Crystal Ali conducted an unannounced complaint findings inspection to Heritage Montessori School. LPA met with Site Supervisor who granted access. The purpose of the inspection was to conclude complaint investigation outcome. During visit LPA was able to present findings from complaint investigation (5/14/25) regarding the above allegation. LPA discussed the allegation details with Site Supervisor. LPA observed 29 children and 7 staff providing care and supervision in the facility. Based on the interviews and documentation there was not enough evident to provide the allegation occured. The investigation revealed inconsistent statements with allegations #1 that the staff hit child. Therefore, the allegation is to be found unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid their is not a perponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged allegation occurred. No deficiceny cited. An exit interview was conducted, the report was read, and a copy of this report was left with the Licensee with notice of the site visit and appeal rights. Failure to maintain posting of the Notice of Site Visit for thirty (30) consecutive days will result in a $100 Civil Penalty.