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Inspection visit

Complaint

AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMYLicense 3136197511 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

An unannounced inspection was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst Owens. LPA met with Director Michelle Wise. Present at time of inspection were 46 preschool children and 8 staff. The purpose of the inspection is to close a complaint investigation that was originally opened on November 4 2024. Based on interviews and video footage that LPA Owens obtained, the video showed a child laying down for nap on a cot, a teacher patting the child on the back, then pounding the child on the back with her hand and the child appears to try to get up, lifting himself up and teacher rubbing child's back holding child down with her hand, preventing child from getting up. No injuries to the child occurred. The above allegation is substantiated. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met during this investigation, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3 are being cited on the attached. Notice of cite visit posted Appeal rights given and explained at time of inspection.

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.

  • 101223(a)(3)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    PERSONAL RIGHTS:The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature This requirement was not met by a staff pounding a child on the back with her hand at nap time and preventing child from getting up.This is an immediate risk to a child.TYPE A citation issued

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 6, 2025 inspection of AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY?

This was a complaint inspection of AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY on January 6, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY on January 6, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "PERSONAL RIGHTS:The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:To be free from corp..."

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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