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COUNTRYHILL MONTESSORILicense 3436165511 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

At 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Amanda Blesi and Katrina Owens met with Director, Reonna Walker and Hamid Hosseini for the purpose of a complaint inspection to deliver findings. It was alleged that unqualified staff (aides) are left alone with children. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, made observations, and reviewed records. On 1/5/2022, LPA observed an aid (staff #1) supervising toddlers on the playground without a qualified staff present. On 2.2.22 LPA's Blesi and Owens observed 3 aides supervising 22 children in the Redwood classroom. In addition, interviews revealed that on occasion, aides are left alone supervising children when there are staff shortages, during breaks, and to escort children when parents drop off and pick up. Based on LPA observation and interviews the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is substantiated. LPA Amanda Blesi informed licensee Hamid Hosseini that this report dated 02.02.22 document(s) one Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Amanda Blesi informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 2.02.22 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview with Hamid Hosseini/Appeal rights provided. See LIC 9099-D for deficiencies.

Citations

3 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)Type A

    TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: through observation and interviews it was discovered that the facility was using aides to supervise awake children without a qualified staff present.

  • 101170(e)(1)Type A

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Two staff were observed working in the facility today supervising children and used in ratio. (see LIC811 for name). The two staff did not have a criminal record clearance. This an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Civil Penalties are assessed in the amount of $500.

  • 101230(c)Type A

    ACTIVITIES/NAPPING

    Activities: A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Blesi observed one staff supervising 29 napping preschool children putting the room over ratio.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the February 2, 2022 inspection of COUNTRYHILL MONTESSORI?

This was a complaint inspection of COUNTRYHILL MONTESSORI on February 2, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to COUNTRYHILL MONTESSORI on February 2, 2022?

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

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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