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BAMBINI MONTESSORI SPANISH ACADEMYLicense 3761051791 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 3/21/25 at 12:45 pm, Licensing Program Analyst Annette Sutherland conducted an unannounced inspection visit for the purpose of delivering findings on the above referenced allegation. LPA met with Director Cindy Quintana Roo. During today's visit, there were 48 children with 10 staff in 3 classrooms. During the investigation, LPA reviewed relevant documentation and conducted interviews. Based on the information obtained during interviews and documentation reviewed it is determined that facility retaliated against child’s authorized representative for allegetly making a complaint to California Licensing Department and stating in an email to the facility. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 or Health and Safety Code are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview was conducted with Director Miriam Atlas and a Notice of Site Visit was provided. Notice of Site visit was given, posted and will remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

3 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.

  • 1596.857(b)Type B

    1596.857(b) Rights of parent or guardian...No child day care facility shall discriminate or retaliate against any child or parent or guardian on the basis or for the reason that the parent or guardian...has lodged a complaint with the department against a facility. Based on the information obtained during interviews and documentation reviewed it is determined that facility retaliated against child’s authorized representative for allegedly making a complaint to California Licensing Department and stating in an email to the facility.

  • 101221(c)Type B

    101221 Child's Records (c) All information and records obtained from or regarding children shall be confidential. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Facility disclosed confidential information of children in care which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

  • 101221(e)Type B

    101221 ( e) A child records shall also be open to inspection by the child authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based upon interviews, the facility, denied the parent access to Child #1's file upon disenrollment. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 21, 2025 inspection of BAMBINI MONTESSORI SPANISH ACADEMY?

This was a complaint inspection of BAMBINI MONTESSORI SPANISH ACADEMY on March 21, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BAMBINI MONTESSORI SPANISH ACADEMY on March 21, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "1596.857(b) Rights of parent or guardian...No child day care facility shall discriminate or retaliate against any child ..."

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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