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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

COUNTRY HILL MONTESSORI, INC.License 3436223052 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

An unannounced annual/random inspection is made today by Licensing Program Analyst Owens and Habtom. LPA Owens met with Tanya Byrd, Director . LPA's toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. Staff and children were spoken to during inspection. The following areas are in compliance during inspection: There are no bodies of water. Firearms and ammunition are not on the premises. Storage area for poisons is locked. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment are sufficient, age appropriate and in good repair. Fire drills are conducted according to Title -22 Regulations. The playground equipment and outdoor activity space is maintained and in good condition. There is adequate shade on the playground. Wood chips is being used as cushioning around the climbing equipment. Children's toilets, hand washing facilities are sanitary. Rooms are safe and clean. Carbon Monoxide detector is on the premises. Food preparation area is clean, food is protected from contamination, storage containers for solid waste are covered and all food or beverages are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees or less. The facility provides two snacks and parents provide their child's lunch. Drinking water is available both indoors and outside. Menus are posted. The facility is NOT in compliance with conditions and limitations specified on the license. Teacher/child ratios are maintained and adequate supervision was not being provided at all times during this inspection. There is adequate space for children belongings. Napping equipment are in good repair. Sign in/sign out sheets maintained. No excluded individuals are present. Facility Representative, Tanya Byrd, was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearan ce or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Staff subject to a criminal record clearance or exemption are associated to the facility. Continued on next page. First Aid/CPR reviewed and in compliance. Emergency information reviewed for some children. Staff records reviewed contain documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience. Operating hours are Monday thru Friday; 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA observed proof that all staff/ volunteers have met the requirements of SB 792. LPA observed that all staff has completed the required mandated reporter training (AB 1207) at website: www.mandatedreporterca.com LPA discussed the Effects of Lead Exposure brochure. LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov , so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm The following is cited per Title 22 Div. 12 of the CCR: (see page 2) Copy of Appeal Rights left with Center Representative, Director, Tanya Byrd. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of the licensing report to parent/guardians of children in care and the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. To order forms, etc. visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov

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.

  • 101161(a)Type A

    LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY

    Based on LPA's observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that when LPA's arrived at the facility there were 62 children present at the facility and the facility is licensed for a capacity of 60 children this poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA's also observed a school age child napping with preschool children; therefore commingling was observed and this is an immediate risk to children. Form LIC 9224 was given and discussed at time of inspection.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    Based on LPA Owens observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were three children observed coming from the bathroom not escorted by staff; children were in bathroom alone and returned to classroom by themselves which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Form LIC 9224 was given and explained to Director at time of inspection.

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What happened during the April 7, 2022 inspection of COUNTRY HILL MONTESSORI, INC.?

This was a inspection inspection of COUNTRY HILL MONTESSORI, INC. on April 7, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to COUNTRY HILL MONTESSORI, INC. on April 7, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA's observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that when LPA's arrived at the fa..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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