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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

Interviews stated that the facility is short staff in this class room and some of the children have transitioned to another class room with in the last couple of weeks and the capacity has gotten smaller, however some days the children do not always sleep and an additional staff member is needed during nap time. Based on LPA observation, documents reviewed and received and Interviews conducted, the allegation of facility staff are operating out of ratio is determined to be substantiated at this time. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division & Chapter) relating to this allegation has been cited on LIC 9099-D. LPA Reyes informed licensee Director Aysegul Inceogl, that this report dated 02/23/2023 document(s) one (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Reyes informed the licensee Director Aysegul Inceogl to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 02/23/2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Director Aysegul Inceogl 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.

  • 101616.5(f)(2)Type A

    Teacher-Child Ratio: One teacher may supervise 12 napping preschool-age children without assistance provided that the remaining staff member(s) necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101616.5(c) is immediately available at the center This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Interviews and documents reviewed and received showing, During nap time one teacher was alone with the 20 children and a few of the children were awake and were not able to sleep. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

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What happened during the February 23, 2023 inspection of MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF WEST COVINA?

This was a complaint inspection of MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF WEST COVINA on February 23, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF WEST COVINA on February 23, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Teacher-Child Ratio: One teacher may supervise 12 napping preschool-age children without assistance provided that the re..."

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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