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MONTESSORI OF CHATSWORTHLicense 1974170322 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 6/3/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanine Lipsey made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting an initial inspection regarding the above allegation. LPA met with, Anna Erbe. LPA toured the facility of the infant center and pre school, 54 children and 12 staff. LPA took lunch from 11:40-12:30pm LPA interviewed 4 staff, watched video of nap time, on 5/31/24 11:50am-1pm, LPA observed blankets in the infants cubbie, a blanket hanging on a crib and one nap sak in the crib. One staff member disclosed some infants sleep with blankets that the parents provide. LPA veiwed video which recored 2 sleeping infants sleeping in swings with blankets. LPA did not observe a swing in the infant room on today, 2 staff disclosed there was a swing but it broke on Friday. Based upon LPA observations, the above allegation has been determined to be Substantiated. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standards has been met. A Type A citation is being issued. See LIC9099-D for deficiency cited. Exit interview was given and report was given to. Director Anna Erbe.

Citations

2 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.

  • 101430(a)(3)(E)Type B

    INFANT CARE ACTIVITIES

    Infant Care Activities(E) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible.This requirement is not met by evidence by: Based of observation, the licensee did not comply with the section sited above, 2 children where sleeping in swings for over an hour and staff did not put intants into a crib after falling asleep, which posed a health, safety or personal risk to children in care.

  • 101439.1Type A

    Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment:Cribs shall be free from all loose articles and objects, including blankets and pillows.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based of observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section sited above, blankets were observed on 2 children while sleeping in swings, which posed a health, safety or personal risk to children in care.

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What happened during the June 3, 2024 inspection of MONTESSORI OF CHATSWORTH?

This was a complaint inspection of MONTESSORI OF CHATSWORTH on June 3, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MONTESSORI OF CHATSWORTH on June 3, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Infant Care Activities(E) If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib..."

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.

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