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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

GOODEARTH MONTESSORI SCHOOLLicense 3648460671 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elyse Jones and Chase Atherton arrived at the facility, met with Director Alice Escobedo, toured the facility, and took census. During the facility tour LPAs observed active construction taking place on the playground. Director stated they did not notify the Department prior to construction/alterations taking place. LPAs arrived to conduct a Case Management inspection for the purpose of addressing these separate matters that were discovered during a separate inspection . Title 22 states, " Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s)". Facility records were reviewed and pertinent parties were interviewed. Based on the information gathered, the facility did not notify the Department prior to construction/alterations. See LIC809D for cited deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Div. 12 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. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and a copy of appeal rights was provided to facility staff, Alice Escobedo.

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.

  • 101237(a)Type B

    ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS OR NEW FACILITIES

    101237 Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities (a) Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s).This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interview and records review, the Licensee did not meet the above regulation which posed/poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 16, 2025 inspection of GOODEARTH MONTESSORI SCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of GOODEARTH MONTESSORI SCHOOL on January 16, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GOODEARTH MONTESSORI SCHOOL on January 16, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101237 Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities (a) Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall ..."

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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