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Inspection visit

Follow-up

CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTER OF YORBA LINDALicense 3043716051 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 08/07/24, a case management inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Martha Malane, who met with Teacher Damarys Chihuaque. Upon arrival there were 3 staff present and 8 infant children in care. The purpose of the inspection is to amend a report dated 07/24/2024 and to deliver discoveries from the 07/09/2024 inspection. 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. LPA amended a version of report dated 07/24/2024. In addition, on 07/09/2024, during record review, LPA discovered the previous facility director, Amynah Moloo is missing 8-hour Health Preventative with Lead certificate making Moloo unqualified to be a director. In the areas evaluated, it was determined that the facility violated Health and Safety Code 1596.866(C)(i) . See Type B deficiency cited on LIC809D Exit interview was conducted with Teacher Damarys Chihuaque. The Notice of Site Visit was posted. Facility Representative was informed that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. 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. End of Report

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.

  • 1596.866(C)(i)Type B

    (C) (i) A preventive health practices course or coursesthat include instruction in the recognition..instruction in the prevention of lead exposure that is consistent with the most recent State Department of Public Health’s training curriculum on childcare lead poisoning prevention.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the director’s documents is missing 8-hr health preventative course with Lead. It is therefore concluded that the director was not qualified.This poses as a potential risk to health and safety of children in care

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What happened during the August 7, 2024 inspection of CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTER OF YORBA LINDA?

This was an other inspection of CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTER OF YORBA LINDA on August 7, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTER OF YORBA LINDA on August 7, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "(C) (i) A preventive health practices course or coursesthat include instruction in the recognition..instruction in the p..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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