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Inspection visit

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LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMYLicense 3043712895 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

A case management visit was conducted today 8/17/2023 by LPA A Bootorabi. LPA toured the facility and collected census in each classroom. The census on today's visit was as followed: Pre-k & Toddlers 2 was combined with 14 children and 2 teachers. Later toddler option had 2 children and 1 staff. Upon arrival the LPA observed 2 teachers in the playground. There were approximately 10 children sitting on the ground observing a car wash being conducted on the driveway of the school's property. Children were observed to put their legs outside the gate through the bars of the gate. Teachers were not observed to be at a close distant. A consultation was provided to the director. LPA entered the facility and was greeted by the director Lililamani K. The LPA stated the purpose of the visit. The tour began and LPA observed 1 teacher with 14 children in the preschool playground. Infant room and toddler option were observed during facility tour. LPA requested a completed teacher file for all staff present and volunteer observed on 07/26/2023. Director stated that she did not have a complete file for the volunteer. A consultation was provide LPA began reviewing teacher files at 10 am and ended at 11:20 am The LPA consulted on commingle toddler option with preschool children with director. 1 toddler option child was observed in the TODDLER 2 Class that is specified for preschool classroom and 1 toddler option enrolled child was observed in the infant room. A consultation was provided. The LPA requested to review staff records of adults working directly with children. The following documents were requested for review exemptions or exemptions, Staff Qualifications, Immunization Records, LIC 9052 Employee Rights, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to report Child Abuse, 1 CPR First Aid Certification of staff present at the facility at all times, TB clearance, and a Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. The facility had one separate file for each staff member. The files reviewed during today’s visit were observed to be incomplete. A consultation was provided on documents observed to not be completed in file. And a consultation on submitting waivers. LPA observed toddler option children co-mingled in the yard with infants. 2 toddler option children were with infants in the playground. Then 1 toddler option child was sent to infant room and other toddler option child was sent to preschool classroom. LPS consulted on the matter with director earlier on the tour and then LPA observed toddler option child in preschool classroom. LPA consulted once more regarding toddler option enrolled children being in toddler option room only. During the exit interview the LPA consulted on this matter once more. LPA discussed TSP and director accepted. The facility did not meet the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Division 12, and regulations not met were observed, discussed, and cited at the time of the visit. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: CCR 101216.3(a), CCR 101238(a) HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) HSC 1596.7995(a)(1), and CCR101217(a)

Citations

5 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

    101216.3(a)There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance... Based on LPAs observation during facility tour, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by means of having one adult supervising 14 children in the playground... which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101216.4(a)(1)Type A

    101216.4(a)(1) Preschool Program with Toddler Component:No child in the toddler program shall be placed in the preschool program before the age of 30 months without written permission from the child's authorized representative.Based on observation, director interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by means of not having written permission and comingling children with preschool classrooms and infant which poses an immediate health and safety to children in care.

  • 101217(a)Type B

    PERSONNEL RECORDS

    (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: Based on interview with director and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by means of not having a volunteer file or complete files for staffwhich poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

  • ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

    1596.7995(a)(1)....person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. Based on LPAs interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by means of not having immunization records in some staff files or file for volunteer observed on 8/14/2023 which poses an immediate health and safety rights risk to children in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Effective January 1, 2018, all staff of Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes are required to complete the Mandated Reporter Training. New staff have 90 days to complete the training. The training must be renewed every 2 years. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by means of not having a certificated of complettion for staff working directly with children which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 17, 2023 inspection of LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY?

This was a other inspection of LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY on August 17, 2023. 5 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY on August 17, 2023?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (2 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "101216.3(a)There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendan..."

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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