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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

COUNTRYHILL MONTESSORILicense 3436165511 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

At 11:45 a.m. on Monday, May 23rd, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Karyn Guerra met with Licensee, Hamid Hosseini, for the purpose of a case management inspection. During today's inspection, LPA observed a census of 62 children supervised by 10 staff. 10 children in the toddler option were observed on the side yard supervised by 2 staff (S5, S6). LPA observed 11 children of the 2's and 3's class playing in a separate play yard supervised by one teacher (S8), not fully qualified, and two aides. In the main play yard, The remaining preschool classrooms were combined on the main play yard, eating lunch at tables and playing on the play yard. 41 children were observed supervised by 2 fully qualified teachers (S1, S2), and 2 aides with units (S3, S4). A fourth aide without units (S7) stepped into ratio during census observation. Interviews conducted during inspection confirmed that S3 and S4 are not enrolled in ECE coursework. Title 22 deficiencies are cited on the subsequent pages of this report. Director acknowledges, that FOR TYPE A DEFICIENCIES ONLY upon receipt, licensee shall post LIC 9099D with Type A deficiencies for 30 days and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. LIC 9224 must be signed by parents/guardians and kept with the children's forms as a receipt whenever any Type A documents are provided by the licensee. LIC 9224 and Appeal Rights were provided. Director's signature on this report acknowledges receipt of these rights. This report was reviewed with the Licensee, Hamid Hosseini. An exit interview was conducted. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and shall remain posted for a period of 30 days.

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.

  • 101216.3(b)(1)Type A

    (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on observations, 41 children were supervised by 4 staff during a census conducted. 2 staff were fully qualified teachers, and 2 staff were aides with units. A 5th staff assisted who was an aide without units. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 23, 2022 inspection of COUNTRYHILL MONTESSORI?

This was a other inspection of COUNTRYHILL MONTESSORI on May 23, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to COUNTRYHILL MONTESSORI on May 23, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) and one aide for every 18 children in a..."

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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