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7 MAGIC FLOWERS BILINGUAL MONTESSORI PRESCHOOLLicense 4344173022 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

---------------CONTINUATION OF 9099 DATED 06/202/204 PAGE 1------------- LPA observed that there were four staff in Room 3. S-1 has transcripts on file; however, it is from an international university and was not reviewed by a third party. At 9:56AM, LPA observed that there were 16 children with S-2 and S-3. S-2 has a copy of her diploma on file, but does not have her transcript. S-3 has proof of enrollment in course from the Winter 2024 Quarter System. LPA discussed with the Licensee and the director that the staff in the toddler option needs to have at least 3 semester or equivalent units in care of infant. Director stated that she will be in Room 3 until S-1's transcript is reviewed. LPA also discussed and provided Licensee with the ratio in a child care center. LPA discussed that the maximum number of children a teacher and aide with no units can care for is 15 children. As a result of this inspection, two Type B citation were issued. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Lily Mock and Director Gina Wang. A notice of site visit has been issued and must 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.

  • 101170(e)(1)Type B

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    Criminal Record Clearance. All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, S-1 and S-2's has cleared criminal record and child abuse index. S-1 and S-2's fingerprints are associated to Licensee's other facility, but not to this facility. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101216.3(b)Type B

    TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    Teacher-Child Ratio. The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, S-2 and S-3 were present in Room 1 with 16 children. S-2 had dipolma on file, but not their transcript. S-3 has proof of enrollment in course for the Winter 2024 quarter system. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101416.2(c)(1)Type B

    Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties. To be a fully qualified infant care teacher, a teacher shall have the following: Completion, with passing grades, of 12 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood or child development education at an accredited or approved college or university.At least three of the units required in (c)(1) above shall be related to the care of infants or shall contain instruction specific to infants.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, S-1 has transcript from an international university, which was not reviewed. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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What happened during the June 20, 2024 inspection of 7 MAGIC FLOWERS BILINGUAL MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL?

This was a complaint inspection of 7 MAGIC FLOWERS BILINGUAL MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL on June 20, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to 7 MAGIC FLOWERS BILINGUAL MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL on June 20, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Criminal Record Clearance. All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sectio..."

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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