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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIALicense 3720015071 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On April 26, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leilani Curtis conducted an unannounced case management inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Maureen Schwersensky and proceeded to tour the facility. There were 41 children with 5 staff members present. Appropriate ratio/capacity was observed. Staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility. On 2/14/22 Director Maureen Schwersensky advised LPA that there were several daycare children and staff in the facility that were diagnosed positive for Covid-19 during the month January 2022. The director notified LPA of 6 positive Covid-19 cases while LPA was at the facility on 2/14/22 and an additional two positive cases later that same day via email. On April 25, 2022 the director notified LPA of an additional positive Covid-19 case that occurred in January 2022. Ms. Schwersensky stated that she did not report the positive cases to Community Care Licensing within the required time period because she was not aware of the reporting requirement. The director also stated that the LIC624, Unusual Incident form was not submitted within 7 days of the incident (positive diagnosis). See LIC809D for cited deficiency. An exit interview was conducted with the director and appeal rights (LIC 9058 1/16) were discussed. The director’s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. LIC 9213 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. LPA and LPM observed the director post notice of site visit.

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.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223(a)(2) Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with the director, staff and LPA observation, the director did not enforce the use of face masks/coverings on children and/or staff as required by state mandate in January 2022. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    101212 Reporting Requirements:(d) 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. Also, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days...(1) Events reported shall include the following:(C) Any unusual incident... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA interview with the director, the director failed to notify Community Care Licensing of positive Covid-19 cases during the month January 2022. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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What happened during the April 26, 2022 inspection of MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIA?

This was a other inspection of MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIA on April 26, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF CALIFORNIA on April 26, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101223(a)(2) Personal Rights: (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2..."

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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