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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

BACK BAY MONTESSORILicense 3042705412 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

In conjunction with the other inspections, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deschampe conducted a case management due to a deficiencies identified during an inspection on 02/24/2026. On 04/17/2026, LPA informed the facility representative/director (FR), Priyangani Ediriwira about the purpose of the case management inspection. At 8:30 AM, LPA met with the FR who guided LPA through facility to obtain census. The total enrollment is 66 children and due to various student schedules, census taken was 28 children and 5 staff. During the staff interview, Staff 1 (S1) disclosed on 02/24/2026 around 2:30 – 2:50PM, S1 witnessed Child 1 (C1) was left outside alone, without adult supervision. S1 did not know how C1 got out to the playground. S1 told Staff 2 (S2) that C1 was left outside alone, without adult supervision, and S2 did not know how C1 got out to the playground. C1 was fine sitting in the middle of the table (pictures taken) outside when S1 found C1. S2 stated the following: On 02/24/2026, C1 had left the room around 2:40 PM and gone outside with their bag. C1 had apparently walked out when a parent opened the door and gone outside. S2 admitted S2 did not see C1 leave the classroom and was outside alone for approximately 10 – 15 minutes. S5 stated the following: S5 stated there was no child outside when S5 walked from the classroom to the office building. When S5 was walking from the office to the classroom, C1 was found alone, without adult supervision, in the outdoor play area and C1 was brought to staff. Staff 3 (S3) disclosed witnessing Staff 4 (S4) leaves children without adult supervision, in the outdoor playground area, on a regular basis. S3 stated S4 has been found in the break room while S4’s class are on the playground in the afternoon hours, often after 3:00 PM. Page 2 On 04/17/2026, FR guided LPA on a tour of the facility, LPA witnessed at approximately 12:31 - 12:36 PM, Staff 6 (S6) in the doorway of the bathroom and classroom 2. S6 had their back turned toward Classroom 2, while watching children wash their hands. LPA and FR walked through the bathroom and observed there was not a staff member in Classroom 2. Classroom 2 had 21 preschool children. 4 out of 21 children were not napping. S6 was with 2 children in the adjoining bathroom and left the remaining children without supervision, for approximately 2 minutes until another staff member helped the children in the bathroom. This incident was witnessed, discussed, and addressed with the FR, immediately. After the inspection, the following deficiencies were observed and cited in accordance with the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of Child Care Centers. Please refer to attached 809D for documentation of deficiencies. CCR Section 101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision CCR Section 101216.3(a) Teacher-Child Ratio Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative/director (FR), Priyangani Ediriwira. Appeal Rights were discussed with facility representative. The facility representative was provided a copy of the appeal rights (LIC 9058 ) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. The “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door to the facility. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. End of Report

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

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    101229 (a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision...No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews and LPA observation, S2 admitted to not knowing C1 was in the outdoor playground alone. S2 & S5 witnessed C1 alone in the outdoor playground. This poses a potential risk to the safety of the children in care.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Personal Rights (a)(3) To be free from...humiliation,intimidation,ridicule, coercion,threat...other actions of a punitive nature...:interference w/...daily living including…sleeping...This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interview, S2 saw S1 hold C2’s wrists & use S1’s knees on C2’s legs to get C2 to sleep. A1 saw S1 hold down C1 w/both S1’s hands to get C1 to sleep. This poses an immediate danger to the health & safety of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 17, 2026 inspection of BACK BAY MONTESSORI?

This was a other inspection of BACK BAY MONTESSORI on April 17, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BACK BAY MONTESSORI on April 17, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B).

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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