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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

ACACIA MONTESSORI SCHOOLLicense 3043714411 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 02/28/25, a case management inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan. LPA met with Director Sun Chung. Upon arrival there were 2 staff present and 18 preschool children in care. A review of criminal record clearances indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During a complaint investigation, it was discovered that Staff 1 (S1) is not a fully qualified teacher who was at room #2 alone with the children. S1 only has 6 units of Child Development (Child Growth Development and Child, Family-Community). In the areas evaluated, it was determined that the facility violated California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Section 101216.1(c)(1)(A) Teacher Qualifications and Duties . See Type B deficiency cited on LIC809D Exit interview was conducted with Director, Sun Chung. The Notice of Site Visit was posted. Appeal Rights and deficiency was explained. A copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 1/16) was provided and their signatures on this form acknowledge receipt of these rights. The first level appeal is to Regional Manager, address is above on the report.

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.

  • 101216.1(c)(1)(A)Type B

    101216.1(c)(1)(A)(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following:(1) Twelve post-secondary semester...(A) ...general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, staff 1 (S1) was not a fully qualified and was alone in the classroom with 6 children. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of the children in care

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223(a)(3) Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, staff yells at the children in the facility.This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 28, 2025 inspection of ACACIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of ACACIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL on February 28, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ACACIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL on February 28, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101216.1(c)(1)(A)(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following:(1) Twelve post-secondar..."

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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