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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

GRANADA HILLS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOLLicense 1977500701 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

***THIS IS AN AMENDED REPORT WHICH SUPERSEDES THE PREVIOUS REPORT*** On 12/09/2024 at 09:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elicia Calvillo conducted an unannounced Case Management Visit. Facility is located at 11451 Woodley Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344. LPA identified self and met with Gladys Villalobos, Director, LPA identified reason for visit is to address information disclosed during an investigation by the Departments Investigation Branch (IB). Facility Representative (FR) Gladys Villalobos, Director allowed entry into the facility and provided LPA a guided tour of inside and outside of the facility. The facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 75, per FR they currently have xx enrolled. The facility hours of operation are currently Monday thru Friday from 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM. The IB Investigator conducted interviews, obtained Child Care Facility Roster, conducted a personnel record review, and obtained copies of other pertinent information and documents. It was discovered during this investigation that Staff #4 was aware that Staff #1 had a history of violating children\342\200\231s personal rights and did not report all incidents to the Department. During today\342\200\231s visit, a Type B Deficiency was cited for 101212(d)(1)(C) Reporting Requirements, California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, on the attached deficiency page and Plan of Correction The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Gladys Villalobos, Director, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.

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.

  • 101212(d)(1)(C)(D)Type B

    101212 Reporting Requirements (d) …, a report shall be made ... Department…next working day …, a written report …within seven days .... (1) Events…: (C) Any unusual incident… threatens the physical or emotional health or safety .... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the IB investigator discovered during the investigation that Staff #4 was aware that Staff #1 had a history of violating children’s personal rights and did not report all incidents to the Department.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 (a)(3) Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is ..: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, ...This requirement was not met as evidenced by. The findings discovered during the investigation conducted by the Investigation Branch that staff used an unusual form of punishment and staff handles children in a rough manner.

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What happened during the December 9, 2024 inspection of GRANADA HILLS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of GRANADA HILLS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL on December 9, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GRANADA HILLS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL on December 9, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101212 Reporting Requirements (d) …, a report shall be made ... Department…next working day …, a written report …within ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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