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

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA tour the facility while conducting an announce visit for the purpose of providing findings. During the LPA's walk through the LPA observed a play structure that is not anchored to the floor. LPA consulted the director on 7/26/2023 regarding the non-anchored structure. The LPA observed the non anchored item on 8/17/2023 and sent a courtesy emailed to the facility on 8/28/2023 with the regulation. Today during the tour the LPA observed the non-anchored structure still in the yard children use to play. In addition a large palette with substances "tile" were observed in the playground children play in. The director state it was delivered today 9/22/2023 and it contains cushion like tiles that will be placed in the infant play ground. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: 101239(o) Due to the Type A violations cited today, the licensee shall post, and provide copies, of the report to parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day and shall provide them to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC 9224) signed by parents in each child’s file. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt of the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee KALUGAMPITIYA, LILAMANI. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) 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. First-level appeals should be sent to the regional manager at the address listed above. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and discussed as required by H&S Code Sec. 1596.817. A copy of 101239 Regulations was provided.

Citations

2 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.

  • 101239(o)Type A

    (o)Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. Based on observation and interviewing the director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by means of having an unachored playground equipment in the playground which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • 101216.1(c)(1)(A)Type A

    To be a fully qualified teacher:12 post-secondary semester... six months of work experience..Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by means of not meeting the personnel requirements for children in care this poses an immediate risk to children as staff are observed being left alone without a qualified staff member who has either qualifications or experience to care, and supervise children in care poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 22, 2023 inspection of LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY?

This was a other inspection of LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY on September 22, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to LITTLE THINKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY on September 22, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(o)Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. Based on observation ..."

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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