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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CHINO HILLSLicense 3648416833 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 11/25/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samuel Lopez arrived to the facility to address a separate and unrelated issue. Prior to entering inside the facility, LPA Lopez observed a white van with red letters on the windows which identified the facility, the phone number, and the age of children that they provide care for however, the facility (license) numbers were not listed. LPA Lopez entered the facility and requested to speak to the Director and/or licensee and was informed that they were not available. Minutes later, Keshini Wijegoonaratna arrived stating that they were covering, at this time, and would assist the LPA. LPA requested a tour of the facility and observed a pool with only a few feet of rain water, located at the rear end of the facility, connected to the playground. The pool was surrounded mostly by a chain link fence that was over five foot in height, and one side with cinder block, which was shared wall with the back property (vacant lot). Also observed was a self latching/closing door that opens away from the pool. However, the key lockable device on the door was placed lower than the 60 inches, as required. In speaking with staff, it was shared that the facility had an incident occur on November 19, 2025, where a child tripped and fell on the playground, causing a gash on their hip, which bled. The incident was reported to the parent/legal guardian however, due to the nature of the injury, it should have been reported to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office, and was not. See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies 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. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the covering Director Keshini Wijegoonaratna.

Citations

4 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.

  • 101162(a)(1)Type B

    Advertisements and License Numbers: Licensees shall reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.861. This requirement is not met as evidenced by observation of the facility van that has facility name, phone number, and ages of children they provide services for but, not the facility license number. This poses/posed a potential health and safety or risk to persons

  • 101212(d)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    Reporting Requirements: Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement was not met based on interview that an incident occurred where a child was injured and it was not reported to the Department.

  • 101238.2(d)(1)Type B

    OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

    Outdoor Activity Space: (d)The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained (1)In a safe condition for the activities planned. This requirement is not met as evidenced by observation of several rubber tiles on the playground floor that are protruding/lifted from the ground and having children tripped as result. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i)Type B

    Pool Safety: (i) An access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. This requirement is not met as evidenced by oservation and measurement taken that the lockable device was less than 60 inches from the ground. This poses/posed a potential health and safety or risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 25, 2025 inspection of MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CHINO HILLS?

This was a other inspection of MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CHINO HILLS on November 25, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CHINO HILLS on November 25, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Advertisements and License Numbers: Licensees shall reveal each child care center license number in all advertisements i..."

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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