Instituto Bilingue Montessori San Jose

746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

Two caregivers were providing care for 22 children ages 15mo to 2yo. Youngest child is 15mo and oldest child 34mo. Note: During inspection children were separated into two different classrooms.

Corrected by Apr 2, 2026

746.5617(a)(2) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

Transportation binders taken during routes are missing parent s names / telephone numbers, emergency telephone numbers, emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider made copies of the admission form to be added to the transportation binders.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2026

746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

An AC unit is within playground and accessible to children, one of the mulch barriers is broken, two active play structures are 1'6" within each other and there is a play structure with slide underneath regular flooring (not surfacing).

Corrected by Apr 1, 2026

746.301(7) · Notification of Additional Services Offered

Operation provided transportation service prior to CCR approval. Note: This was corrected at inspection when service was reviewed and approved during inspection.

Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

746.4601(7) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

Play structure has broken components including broken metal and plastic parts, rotten wood, exposed screws and lifted lining.

Corrected by Jan 15, 2026

746.4803 · Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

Operation has two active play structures 3ft away from each other.

Corrected by Jan 15, 2026

746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

Operation has two areas with active play equipment, the equipment is surrounded by 1-4 inch of pea gravel.

Corrected by Jan 15, 2026

746.1107(2) · Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

One out of ten staff files reviewed has a invalid high school diploma.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2025

745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A caregiver was present at operation and providing care for children without an active/current background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider submitted a background check request and sent the employee home pending background check eligibility notice.

Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

746.603(a)(6) · Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

Two out of ten children's records reviewed are missing hearing / vision screening.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2025

746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Play structure in the playground has oxidized material underneath the structure.

Corrected by Apr 17, 2025

746.901(2) · Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

1 of 10 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

746.1111 · Education Outside of U.S.

Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the documents translated into English.

Corrected by Oct 15, 2024

746.1329(c)(2) · Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests

A caregiver was not able to provide an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR upon CCR's request.

Corrected by Oct 9, 2024

746.3420(5) · Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use

Three bottles of hand sanitizers were observed on top of a shelf within children's reach in two classrooms. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the bottles of hand sanitizers were stored in an area out of children's reach.

Corrected by May 30, 2024

746.801(1) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

There were no records available for review for 4 children in care.

Corrected by Aug 11, 2022

746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2022

746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

2 of 6 children's records were missing the statement of the child s health from a health-care professional. 2 of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the immunization information. 2 of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the parent's authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment. 1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the name, address, and telephone number of the child s physician or an emergency-care facility.

Corrected by Aug 19, 2022

746.1605 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

There was more than an 18 month difference when the toddlers and an infant were combined. The oldest child was 36 months old and the youngest child was 16 months old. Note: The infant was moved to the infant room during the inspection.

Corrected by Dec 2, 2021

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Ratios were not met in one of the pre-k rooms as a caregiver was caring for a total of 19 children. According to the child/caregiver ratio chart the specified age of the children in the group was 4 years of age. The maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 18. The room was out of ratio by one child.

Corrected by Oct 22, 2021

745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

Two employees were allowed to be present at the operation and have direct access to children prior to receiving the employee's eligibility status from the Centralized Background Check Unit.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2021

746.3503(b) · Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used

A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper in the classroom floor instead of the restroom.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2021

746.3505(e) · Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

The diaper changing mat was not observed to have been sanitized between diaper changes in a toddler room.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2021

746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

The director was missing annual training on the following topics: 1. Understanding early childhood brain development 2.)Emergency preparedness 3.Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).

Corrected by Sep 17, 2021

746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

The loose-fill material was not maintained at the proper depth of 6 inches for a active play equipment. The black mesh installed under the loose-fill material was visible in both slide exits.

Corrected by Sep 20, 2021

746.3317(6) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

The afternoon snack was served on a napkin on the floor for two groups of children in pre-k classrooms.

Corrected by Sep 9, 2021

746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

A caregiver was missing annual training in the following topics: 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Administering medication 3.Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 4. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).

Corrected by Sep 17, 2021

745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

There was no background check available for three employees present at the operation. One employee was observed in the kitchen preparing food, and the other two employees were observed caring for a group of children counted in child/caregiver ratio.

Corrected by Sep 10, 2021

746.901(2) · Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

The education documentation showing how two caregivers meet qualifications was not available for review.

Corrected by Sep 17, 2021