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Inspection visit

Complaint

BELLA MONTESSORILicense 3043710391 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Page 2 During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed Director, interviewed staff, reviewed child (C1) file, and obtained the facility roster. During staff interviews on 4/28/2023, LPA interviewed staff that had direct knowledge of the incident involving (C1). During staff interviews and reviewing a self-reported incident report dated 4/24/2023, it was determined (C1) was playing in the indoor play yard when (C1) tripped, fell, and hitting their head on the concrete floor. All staff interviewed stated (C1) was lying on the ground, unresponsive. One staff interviewed recalled asking another staff to call for help or the front office. The front office was notified, and a staff member came to the inside play area where the incident occurred. The staff member was returning to the office to call (C1) parents and observed the parent of (C1) inside the facility which the parent was then notified of the incident. Child (C1) was escorted out of the facility by the parent. Parent and (C1) returned inside the facility minutes later and requested the facility to call 911. Facility called 911 per parent request. Based on documents received, LPA interviews with Director and staff, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division & Chapter 12, is being cited on the attached LIC 9099 D for the deficiency section 101226 Health-Related Services. LPA Thompson informed Director Stefanie Evangelista that this report dated 5/3/2023 document(s) one 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 Thompson informed Director Stefanie Evangelista to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/3/2023 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. Continue to Page 3 Page 3 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Stefanie Evangelista. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their 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.

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.

  • 101226(c)Type A

    HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES

    101226 Health-Related Services (c) The licensee shall obtain emergency medical treatment without specific instructions from the child's authorized representative if the authorized representative cannot be reached immediately, or if the nature of the child's illness or injury is such that there should be no delay in getting medical treatment for the child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted it was determined that (C1) was unresponsive due to hitting their head on the concrete floor. The facility did not call 911 until the parent requested the facility to do so.

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What happened during the May 3, 2023 inspection of BELLA MONTESSORI?

This was a complaint inspection of BELLA MONTESSORI on May 3, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to BELLA MONTESSORI on May 3, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "101226 Health-Related Services (c) The licensee shall obtain emergency medical treatment without specific instructions f..."

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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