Montessori Children's Center

101216(g)(1) · Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 staff does not have a health a health screening or TB, 1 staff has an incomplete health screening, and 1 staff has an outdated TB which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/18/2024

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101223(a)(3) · 101223 Personal Rights (a)(3) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule... or other actions of a punitive nature including... Director is to immediately notify C1's parents of the incident. Director is to have all staff meeting and watch the personal rights video on the CCLD website and Director will send the sign in sheet of staff present and the meeting agenda showing that the video was reviewed and send to LPA by email by POC date.

Based on interviews and record review, S1 has violated C1's personal rights which posed an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

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101170(e)(1) · 101170(e)(1) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing ... in a licensed facility: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department... Director will immediately have A1 submit fingerprints to obtain a criminal record clearance by tomorrow 11/21/2023 and send proof to LPA by email.

Based on observation, interview, and record review licensee has an unclear adult residing in the facility which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jason Jang

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101216.3(a) · (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance...

, LPA Pringle observed the Redwood classroom out of ratio with two (2) aides and twelve (12) preschool age children During LPA's visit the classroom was brought into compliance. Director will send LPA Pringle a statement on how the facility will continue to remain in compliance regarding ratios. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care. Director will also inform LPA the names of the teachers present in each preschool classroom until the POC date, 7/6/2023.

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101227(a)(1) · Food Service (1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/24/2023

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101238(a) · Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 2 plastic rock play structures had visual defects, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/08/2022

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