Angels Montessori Preschool - Concord

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: A 5 year old wandered away from the facility and was found crossing back and forth across the street by 2 motorist. The motorist returned the child back to the facility.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Daycare children were not adequately supervised during an incident where the children climbed a fence and threw rocks next door. LPA's also observed children not being visually supervised on 8/13/205 which poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

CCR 101223)a)(3) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from...humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on conducted interviews, it was determined that staff yells at children in care which poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff using inappropriate forms of punishment. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.A. and J.M.V. conducted an unannounced visit in regards to the above allegation. It was reported by another party that the facility was observed using inappropriate forms of discipline. During interviews staff denied using inappropriate forms of disciple. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated. Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Exit interview and report was reviewed with M.K. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when children were left unsupervised which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101238(g) · Type A

101238 Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when multiple cleaning supplies were accessible to children which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101227(a)(4) · Type A

101227 Food Services (a) In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (4) Between meals, snacks shall be available for all children...Each snack shall include at least one serving from each of two or more of the four major food groups. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above facility failure to provide enough snacks for children which poses an immediate/potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101216.3(a) · Type A

101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPAs observed 1 fully qualified teacher supervising 13 children alone for 2 hours which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff are eating day care children's food INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 02/21/2024 at 2:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) C.W. and D.F. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Angels Montessori Preschool - Concord. LPAs met with Director, M.K. and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. During today's visit, there were 15 preschool aged children with 1 staff in one classroom. Director stated there are 15 children enrolled. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges that Staff are eating day care children's food. During the course of the investigation, LPAs completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. At this time, LPAs cannot determine whether the Director was eating daycare children's food. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not prevent day care children from engaging in inappropriate behaviors resulting in injuries INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 03/20/2024 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) C.W. and B.G. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Angels Montessori Preschool - Concord. LPA met with Director M.K. and was granted access to the facility. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. During the course of the investigation, LPAs completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. Complainant alleges that Staff did not prevent day care children from engaging in inappropriate behaviors resulting in injuries. At this time, LPA does not have enough evidence to determine if staff did not prevent daycare children from engaging in inapporpriate behaviors resulting in injuries. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director M.K. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101700.3(b)(1) · Type B

101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by the lead testing results received, indicating that two outlets in the facility had results in exceedance of the 5 ppb Action Level. This poses a potential risk to the children in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidence by LPAs observations of children within facility without visual supervision.

CCR 101238(a)(1)(2) · Type A

(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. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. (2) The licensee shall safely dispose of water and any disinfectants/solutions that have been used for cleaning. This requirement is not met as evidence by LPA observations of flies in facility, cleaning products accessible to children, trash and the lack of sanitary practices throughout the facility

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY: TODAY 1 CHILD WAS OBSERVED IN THE CLASSROOM WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION

CCR 101229(a) · Type B

101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY: A CHILDREN WERE ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH A BROKEN TOY WHICH CAUSED INJURY TO ONE CHILD

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY: AS CHILD WAS SENT HOME FROM DAY CARE WITHOUT A DIAPER OR UNDERWEAR ON