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

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Based on the evidence & information obtained during the investigation, which included interviews with relevant parties, & observations, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be substantiated. 1 Type-A Violation will be cited today. Licensee must comply with AB 633 as follows: Upon receipt by the licensee, licensee is to provide to parents/guardians the following: Copies of any licensing reports that document a Type A citation - this includes facility visits and substantiated complaint investigations; copies of licensing documents pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative and the licensee of this child care center in which issues of noncompliance are discussed and/or copies of a summary of an accusation indicating the Department's intent to revoke the facility's license. Copies of any of the above licensing documents the licensee has received in the prior 12 months shall be provided to parents/guardians of children currently enrolled and any newly enrolled child at the facility for the next 12 months. LIC 9224 must have the signature of child's authorized representative and kept in the child's file. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal rights were reviewed and provided.

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.

  • TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance... This requirement is not met as evidenced by:LPA observed 1 staff member supervising 19 pre school children. This is a health & safety risk for children in care and a TYPE A violation.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 29, 2025 inspection of PALOS VERDES MONTESSORI ACADEMY?

This was a complaint inspection of PALOS VERDES MONTESSORI ACADEMY on April 29, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to PALOS VERDES MONTESSORI ACADEMY on April 29, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12..."

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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