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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CHINO HILLSLicense 3648416831 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On the date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Perla Ordonez and Taityana Benson arrived at the facility to conduct an inspection regarding a separate matter. Upon LPAs' arrival, LPAs observed that the Notice of Site Visit form which was issued 11/25/2025 was not posted. This is a violation of Health and Safety Code 1596.817. See LIC809-D for cited deficiency. When LPAs asked where the Notice of Site Visit was, Administrator Ranjanie Serasinghe stated that they did not have time to put it up as they were on vacation and staff did not post the Notice of Site Vis it in their absence . Administrator stated that the facility was closed for the holidays on 11/27/2025 and reopened on 12/01/2025. A Civil Penalty has been assessed during this inspection. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the “California Department of Social Services”. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH. A notice of site visit was given to Administrator Ranjanie Serasinghe 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 Administrator Ranjanie Serasinghe.

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.

  • FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

    101239 (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored...unless it is portable by portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews, and records reviewed, two latches on the upright steel support poles of the play structure on the preschool ground are broken leaving fasteners loose with sharp pieces accessible to children in care, which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

  • 1596.817(b)(2)Type B

    (b)(1) The notice posted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days...(2) Failure by a licensed child day care facility... to comply with paragraph (1) shall result in an immediate civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100). This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Notice of Site Visit was not posted upon LPA arrival which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 3, 2025 inspection of MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CHINO HILLS?

This was a other inspection of MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CHINO HILLS on December 3, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CHINO HILLS on December 3, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101239 (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored...unless it is portable by portable by design. (1) Equipment ..."

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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