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Inspection visit

complaint

MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF WEST COVINALicense 1980107161 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Page 2 Per conversations with the Director and Administrator during the walk though it was stated that they have already placed work orders to have several items at the day care fixed and some of the items being fixed are the Plumbing, Roof, Electric, wood on bungalows for termites and parking lot repaving. The facility received a grant from CDC (California Department of Education) for all these projects. LPA obtained copies of work orders, Scope of work to be done, receipts, emails and maps of items being worked on at the facility. The facility has a cleaning crew that comes in daily at night except Saturdays to clean the entire school. Based on LPA observation, documents reviewed and received and conversations with the Director and Administrator that was conducted during this investigation on this date, the above allegations are substantiated at this time. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division & Chapter) relating to this allegation has been cited on LIC 9099-D. An exit interview was conducted with the Administrator, Ghada Ponce . The Administrator was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058), and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these forms. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Report Ends Page 2 of 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.

  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Buildings and Grounds. The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. The requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA observed tiles on the ceiling in several of the class rooms and hallways to the class rooms had stanied water damaged and some tiles hanging down from the roof from rain buildup. LPA also observed a couple of toilets not working properly (Flusing slowly). This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

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What happened during the February 3, 2023 inspection of MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF WEST COVINA?

This was a complaint inspection of MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF WEST COVINA on February 3, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF WEST COVINA on February 3, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Buildings and Grounds. The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure th..."

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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