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Inspection visit

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MILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOLLicense 4140021351 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On July 10, 2025 at approximately 11:30am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Alvarado conducted an unannounced case management inspection-deficiencies. LPA met with Director Simin Fallah and Assistant Director, Jennifer Valle and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during todays inspection are 7 staff members supervising a total of 17 preschoolers. During today's inspection, one adult present did not have fingerprint clearance. During the inspection, it was determined and confirmed, that there was one unfingerprinted adult working in the center. Due to this determination, there was an immediate health and safety risk for the children in care. Please see LIC 809D for more details and deficiencies cited today. ***California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Div. 12, Ch 3) were cited on this day. One type “A” violations were issued today. Licensee is advised to provide a copy of the Evaluation Report and all Type “A” Deficiencies cited, to the parents and guardians of children currently enrolled in care and to parents of newly enrolled children during the next 12 months. A signed and dated LIC 9224 shall be maintained in all Children's files. Notice of site Visit will be posted and should remain posted for 30 days, failure to post will result in an immediate civil penalty. This report must be available in the facility for public review. An exit interview was conducted with Assistant Director, Jennifer Valle. Appeal Rights were provided.

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.

  • 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A

    Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance

    Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having one unfingerprinted adult working at the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 10, 2025 inspection of MILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of MILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL on July 10, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to MILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL on July 10, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtai..."

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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