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BENNETT VALLEY MONTESSORI - PRESCHOOLLicense 4930041641 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

During the course of a complaint investigation, a deficiency was identified involving the facility being out of ratio. Based on LPA’s observation at approximately 10:41am D1 was alone with 25 children in the main classroom for roughly 30 minutes during circle time. D1 stated two teachers were on break, one teacher was covering two other teacher breaks from the Preparatory classroom. D1 further stated another teacher left early for the day due to illness. The following violation(s) of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Jeannine Hextrum.

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.

  • 101216.3(a)Type B

    TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This was not met as evidenced by:Based on LPAs observation D1 was alone with 25 children during circle time for roughly 30 minutes in the main classroom.

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What happened during the March 21, 2025 inspection of BENNETT VALLEY MONTESSORI - PRESCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of BENNETT VALLEY MONTESSORI - PRESCHOOL on March 21, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BENNETT VALLEY MONTESSORI - PRESCHOOL on March 21, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, exc..."

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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