Abbey Montessori Children's Center - Preschool

HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

CCR 101212(c) · Type B

101212(c) Reporting Requirement: The licensee shall notify the Department in writing of his/her intent prior to making any structural changes that reduce the total amount of indoor or outdoor activity space. Such structural changes shall include, but not be limited to, room additions. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews and file review, LPA confirmed facility has installed dividing wall in the outdoor play area, without prior department notification. This poses a potential health or safety risk to children in care.

CCR101238.2(d)(2) · Type B

101238.2(d)(2) Outdoor Activity Space:Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, LPA confirmed canopy in outdoor play area not properly anchored. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not meet child's diapering needs Child sustained unexplained injury while in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 4/21/2022 at 9:10A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. J. Gomez met with Lead Teacher, L.A. Purpose of the inspection was explained and was for unannounced complaint investigation and to report the findings. Present was the Lead Teacher and 2 staff supervising 25 children. All children present had been properly signed in. LPA inspected facility, inside and outside, with lead teacher for health and safety hazards. During inspection, LPA performed site observations, interviewed staff and reviewed facility records. During inspection, deficiencies were observed by LPA and cited on case management report (LIC809). During the course of the investigation, observations were conducted on 2/24/2022 and 4/21/2022. A review of the facility records was completed, which included the children’s files, staff files and parent handbook. LPA conducted interviews with the director/ teacher, staff, sample of parents and all involved parties. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: