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LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMYLicense 3043712891 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Page 2 of 2 Today at 9:00 am LPA observed 24 preschool children on the playground with two staff (staff # 4 and staff # 7). LPA reviewed all the available staff's' files today and found out that staff # 4 and staff # 7 were lacking Early Childhood Education Units. The staff were not preschool teacher qualified to be with 24 children. During interviews they stated they have some units. One staff had a BA Degree from a university but not any ECE units to qualify her to be with preschool children. Based on the interviews which were conducted with 4 staff, and file reviewing of staffs' files, and LPA's observation of two unqualified staff with 24 preschool children on the playground, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation of “ Facility staff lack qualifications" is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Section of 101216.1(c)(1) under Teacher Qualifications and Duties of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division & Chapter 12 is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Notice of Site Visit was posted. The notice of site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal right (LIC 9058 1/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Exit interview was conducted. End of reports.

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.

  • 10126.1(c)(1)Type B

    To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or..............This requirement was not met as evidenced by: conducting interviews, reviewing staff's files, and LPA's observation on the playground at 9:00am with 2 unqualified staff with 24 children. The facility failed to comply with this section of regulations. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

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What happened during the April 22, 2022 inspection of LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY?

This was a complaint inspection of LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY on April 22, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY on April 22, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent..."

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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