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Inspection visit

complaint

BEGINNING MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE, THELicense 1974176441 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

from the broken pipe. Per Director, one pipe in the kitchen is working and the pipe is connected to the water filter used to provide drinking water for the facility. Per Director they are filling up water jugs for the children to wash their hands and for the the staff to flush the toilets. Per Director, the plumber is currently working on the fixing the broke pipe and excepts to have running water by tomorrow. LPA did not observe running water at the facility. LPA did not observe the sinks in the kitchen or the sinks in the bathrooms to work, LPA did not observe any working toilets. LPA observed a person working on the pipes in the yard and LPA observed a working water filter in the kitchen. Based on the LPA observations and interview with Director, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22 (code) is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Director Sunethra Ipalawatte . Appeals Rights and the Notice of Site visit were provided. The Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Page 2.

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.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. Based on Director's disclosure that the facility does not currently have working water. This poses an potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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What happened during the August 5, 2025 inspection of BEGINNING MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE, THE?

This was a complaint inspection of BEGINNING MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE, THE on August 5, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BEGINNING MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE, THE on August 5, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healt..."

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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