inspection — Annual Inspection1 citation

October 3, 2025

MONARCH BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMY

What Happened

Annual inspection found facility operating within licensed capacity with compliant staff-to-child ratios. However, deficiency cited: staff mandated reporter training not current. Director on records was not present during inspection.

Observations

  • Director on records (Paloma Johnson) not present
  • 5 staff with 32 preschool children in 3 classrooms
  • Staff-to-child ratios: Room 1 (1:8), Room 2 (2:12), Room 3 (2:12)
  • Room 4 for elementary children (not under Department jurisdiction)
  • Staff mandated reporter training not in compliance - certificates not current
  • Lead testing completed 12/22/2023 with no lead exceedance
  • Deficiency cited on LIC809-D for non-compliance

Inspector Focus

Staff RecordsChild RecordsEmergency PreparednessPhysical PlantSupervision/Ratios

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