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Inspection visit

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PALOS VERDES MONTESSORI ACADEMYLicense 1974196811 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

2. An internal investigation was conducted immediately by the director and a written report of the incident was provided by the teacher in charge of the classroom, Staff #1 (S1). 3. A meeting with the parents of C1 was held to ensure the safety of the children. 4. Teacher’s reminder with memo protocol regarding supervision is reinforced with additional supervision by the director (verbal and written communication). 5. Three teachers on duty during the incident were written up (documentation in file). LPA Cohen substantiated the allegation based on verbal interviews and written statements from RP, preschool director, and assistant preschool director. The facility was cited a Type A deficiency and a $500 Immediate Civil Penalty according to California Code of Regulations Title 22 (See LIC 9099D report for deficiency). The Licensee is to post notice of Site Visit for 30 Days, failure to do so will result in $100 immediate civil penalty. This report must be copied and given to all parents and to the parents of any child enrolling within the next 12 months (see LIC 9224). An exit interview, a copy of the report, and Appeal Rights were provided to the preschool director. SUBSTANTIATED - A finding that a complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.

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

    Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by (C1) standing outside alone, without adult supervision, in the play yard. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 1, 2024 inspection of PALOS VERDES MONTESSORI ACADEMY?

This was a complaint inspection of PALOS VERDES MONTESSORI ACADEMY on February 1, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to PALOS VERDES MONTESSORI ACADEMY on February 1, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to mee..."

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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