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MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF WEST COVINALicense 1980107162 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Page 2 Continuation Per LPA observations, one of the toilets in the bathroom with the sign on the door that states boys is not flushing. Per interviews it was stated that 2 of the toilets were clogged recently and not working and some times they don't have enough or are out of supplies like paper towels and soap. Teacher- Child Ratio: Facility is out of ratio- Reporting party stated that the facility does not have enough staff and is out of ratio and on 09/23/2024 there were over 20 children alone with 2 staff. Per LPA review of documents and interviews conducted, on 09/23/2024 the facility was over ratio by having about 30 plus children alone with two teachers. Per interviews it was also stated that the facility is constantly out of ratio and staff are confused by the ratio the facility follows due to the facility following Title 22 and Title 5 regulations. Based on LPA observation, documents reviewed and received and Interviews conducted, the allegation of facility is out of ratio and physical plant 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 10/01/2024 document(s) two (2) 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 10/01/2024 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.

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.

  • TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    Teacher-Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Interviews and documents reviewed and received showing, on 09/23/2024 in the morning, there were only 2 teachers with 33 children in one class room before the next staff person arrived to work. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care

  • FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

    Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA obsered a toilet not working properly and per interviews it was stated one or more toilets are always not working properly or not at all. Interviews also stated that supplies such as soap to wash hands are not always available. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care

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What happened during the October 1, 2024 inspection of MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF WEST COVINA?

This was a complaint inspection of MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF WEST COVINA on October 1, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF WEST COVINA on October 1, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Teacher-Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children i..."

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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