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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOLLicense 157750003
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 9/18/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali met with Site Supervisor Maricela Leon to conduct an unannounced case management inspection. The purpose of the case management was to conclude the outcome of unusual incident report (UIR) received 6/20/25. Incident occurred on 6/19/25, Ridgecrest police officer came to facility due to receiving a complaint about kitchen being dirty, children biting other children, student hitting teacher, and a child shoe in the trash can. Upon arrival, LPA observed LPA observed 35 children and 7 staff (plus 1 cook) providing care and supervision at facility providing care and supervision. During this inspection LPA informed Site Supervisor, the outcome of the UIR. Interviews with staff and other parties involved confirmed this case management is unsubstantiated. No deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Site Supervisor, Maricela Leon.

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.

  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

  • 101223(a)(3)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule...but not limited to: interference with..functions of daily living. This requirement was not met as evidence by:Based on observation, interviews and record file reviews C1's arm was injured by S1, which poses an immediate risk to the health safety and personal rights of the clients in care.

  • 101216(g)(1)Type B

    PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having employee with TB test results or assessment in the employee file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B

    ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

    Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having immunization's records (MMR and Tdap) for three employees, flu decline or vaccination missing for four employees 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 18, 2025 inspection of HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL?

This was an other inspection of HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL on September 18, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL on September 18, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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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