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MONTROSE CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOLLicense 1980154743 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Based on an interview that was conducted with child#1, child#2 checked child#1 during outdoor playtime, while they were on sand area, under the play structure. Per child#1, child#2, pulled down child#1's pants and lifted up child#1's shirt. Based on an interview that was conducted with child#2, child#2 did not do anything to child#1. Based on interviews that were conducted with staff #3 and staff#4, they did not observe the incident that occurred on 02/17/23. Per staff #3 and staff#4, on 02/17/23, staff #6 was not present in the school. Per staff#3, she went on lunch break at 12:35 PM and per staff#4, she went on lunch break around 12:30 PM. Per staff #3 and staff#4, staff#2 was supervising two classrooms children during their lunch breaks on 02/17/23. Based on an interview that was conducted with staff#1, parent #1 contacted school after child#1's was picked up on 02/17/23 and talked to staff#4 and informed her that child#1 disclosed to parent#1, that on 02/17/23 during outdoor playtime on sand area, child#2 stated to child#1" If you want to be my friend, I will have to check you". Per staff#1, child#2 pull down child#1's pants and lifted up child#1's shirt. Per staff#1, no staff witnessed the incident. Per staff#1, incident occurred on sand area on 02/17/23 between 12:35 PM and 1:00 PM. Per staff#1, staff#2 was supervising two classrooms children alone between 12:35 PM to 1:00 PM on 02/17/23. Per staff#1, staff#3 clocked out for her lunch at 12:38 PM, staff#4 was on her lunch break, and staff#5 joined staff#2 for assistant at 12:48 PM. Per staff#1, child#2 disclosed to parents that child#2 pulled down child#1's pants and lifted up child#1's shirt. Based on an interview that was conducted with staff #2, on 02/17/2023, staff#6 was not present in the facility. Per staff#2, due to lack of staff present on 02/17/23, staff#2 supervised two classrooms children between 12:35 PM to 1:00 PM in order to be able to give break to staff#3 and staff#4. Per staff#2, staff#5 joined her for assistant around 12:48 p.m.. Per staff#2, she did not observe the incident. Based on LPA's observation and information obtained, on 02/17/23 between 12:35 PM to 12:48 PM, staff#2 was supervising total of 23 children alone during outdoor playtime on sand area. At 12:48 PM staff#5, teacher assistant joined staff#2. Facility was operating out of required Teacher- Child Ration on 02/17/23 from 12:35 PM to 1:05 PM, when staff #3 returned from her lunch. REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 2 of 3 Based on LPA observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been meet, therefore the above allegations are found to be Substantiated at this time. California Code of Regulations, 101223 (a) (2)—Personal Rights-- To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. , 101216.3 (a) -- Teacher-Child Ratio -- There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below, and 101229 (a) (1) -- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision -- No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation are being cited on the attached LIC9099D. LPA Anomeh Eivazian informed licensee, Sharon Lee that this report dated 03/15/2023 document(s) 3 of Type A citations. Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Anomeh Eivazian informed the Sharon Lee, licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/15/2023 that documents 3 Type A citations 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, Sharon Lee at 2:30 p.m.. REPORT END 3 of 3

Citations

3 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, except as specified in (b) and (c) belowThis requirement was not met as evidenced by... Based on staff interviews and information obtained, on 02/17/23 between 12:38 PM to 1:05 PM, staff# 2 was supervising 23 children alone, at 12:48 PM staff#5, teacher assistant joined staff#2 for assistant. This poses an immediate health, safety and personal right risks to the children in care.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal Rights--To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by... Based on staff#1, staff#2 and child#1's interviews, on 02/17/23 between 12:38 PM to 1:00 PM on sand area, child #2 pulled down child#1's pants and lifted child#1's shirt and teachers did not observe it to prevent the act. This poses an immediate health, safety and personal right risks to the children in care.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision -- No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, etc.. Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by.. Based on staff and children interviews, on 02/17/23 between 12:35 PM and 12:48 PM, on sand area, child#2 pulled down child#1's pants and lifted child #1 shirt and staff did not observe the incident to prevent it. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal right risks to the children in care.

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What happened during the March 15, 2023 inspection of MONTROSE CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL?

This was a complaint inspection of MONTROSE CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL on March 15, 2023. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to MONTROSE CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL on March 15, 2023?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (3 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..."

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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