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MONTESSORI CENTER, THELicense 3720011901 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 4/8/2024 @ 9:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) conducted an unannounced inspection in reference to an allegation that the facility was operating out of ratio. LPA met with licensee, Pam Crisman. LPA toured the classrooms with Marcela Sison, Admin. Staff. At 9:30AM, LPA observed a total of 33 preschool children. LPA observed Room #1 with 17 children and staff Janet Dela Cruz. Staff Leila Tobias was observed in the adjoining room on the telephone and not actively supervising children. Based on LPA's observation and interviews with staff, it was determined that the preponderance of evidence has been met. There is enough supporting information to prove the above allegations are SUBSTANTIATED, see deficiencies cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview was conducted with Pam Crisman. A copy of this report, appeal rights and notice of site visit were given. Notice of Site shall be posted for 30 day.

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.

  • 101212(b)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTShe name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s). THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY:Ms. Crisman failed to notify the department when she designated the new designated site director in 2023.

  • 101216.3(a)Type B

    TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    STAFF-CHILD RATIOThere shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance...THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY: Based on LPA's observation, Room #1 was out of ratio at 9:30AM, there was one teacher supervising 17 children when the other teacher was observed in the adjoining room on the telephone and not actively supervising children.

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What happened during the April 8, 2024 inspection of MONTESSORI CENTER, THE?

This was a complaint inspection of MONTESSORI CENTER, THE on April 8, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MONTESSORI CENTER, THE on April 8, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "REPORTING REQUIREMENTShe name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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