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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BAMBINI MONTESSORI SPANISH ACADEMYLicense 3761051795 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/06/2025 at 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst, Hanna Lucas, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of annual inspection. LPA met with the Director/Licensee, Cindy Quintana Roo. There were 14 infants in Room 1 with 4 teachers, 17 toddlers in Room 2 with 2 teachers, and 26 preschool children in Room 3 with 2 teachers. Facility is within ratio but is over capacity in Room 3. LPA toured the facility. The rooms were clean and in a comfortable temperature during the visit. Adequate ventilation and heating are available. All required forms were posted in front of Room 1. The furniture, books, games, and toys are safe, and age appropriate. There is a variety of activities provided throughout the day. There are three playgrounds, that are fully fenced and separate from other programs with age-appropriate play equipment. On each playground there is sufficient cushioning and adequate shade. Drinking water is available at all times, as staff ensures that each child has their own personal water bottle. Children are evaluated upon entry and monitored throughout the day for signs of illness. The isolation area for ill children awaiting pick up is the front office. The parents provide children’s food, however the facility has packaged snacks on site if necessary. The children’s food is stored in individual lunch bags, and the packaged snacks are stored in Room 2. There is no expired or contaminated food present. The food has been stored separately from any chemicals or cleaning products. Napping/bedding equipment is stored separately from the children’s play area. Each child has their own cot and blankets that are labeled. Cots are sanitized regularly, and the children’s blankets are sent home every Friday, with the parent to wash thoroughly. Hand washing and toileting areas are in a safe, sanitary, and operating condition. There are several staff present with current CPR and First Aid certification. Medications are stored in each classroom, inaccessible to children. There is no evidence of rodent or insect activity. The carbon monoxide detector and fire alarm in each classroom are operational. The facility has a written disaster plan in place, and they have been conducting and documenting evacuation drills every six months. The last drill was conducted in September 2025. The facility does not transport children. The facility uses BrightWheel to communicate with parents. LPA reviewed a sample of personnel records and a sample of children's records. The Director was reminded that Mandated Reporter Training is to be retaken every two years and can be accessed at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the facility does not use the building’s water for drinking or food preparation. Drinking water is available in each classroom via bottled water. Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Director was advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Select “Child Care” then “Quick Links” and Quarterly Updates. Select “Receive Important Updates” then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select “subscribe.” To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director/Licensee, Cindy Quintana Roo. (5) Type Bs issued. (3) Technical Violations Issued. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND WILL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.

Citations

5 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.

  • 101161(a)Type B

    LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY

    Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that, the LPA observed the Preschool Room(Room3) to have 26 children, when maximum licensed capacity is 23 children. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that prescription and nonprescripition medication was not dated or labeled with children's name which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101229.1(a)Type B

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that several children were not signed into the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • INFANT NEEDS AND SERVICES PLAN

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that children 12 months and under did not have a LIC9227 on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that the facility was not documenting 15 mintue sleep checks, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 6, 2025 inspection of BAMBINI MONTESSORI SPANISH ACADEMY?

This was a inspection inspection of BAMBINI MONTESSORI SPANISH ACADEMY on October 6, 2025. 5 citations were issued: 5 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BAMBINI MONTESSORI SPANISH ACADEMY on October 6, 2025?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (0 Type A, 5 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in that, the LPA observed the Preschool R..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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