Beyond Montessori School

CCR 101237(a) · Type B

101237 Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities (a) Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s). This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on the record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility did not notify the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) of the playground closure made for improvements, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): -Staff did not provide adequate supervision resulting in day care child sustaining an injury. Staff did not ensure to provide day care children a safe playground environment. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) J.S. and K.M. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. LPAs met with Director S.J. and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during today’s visit, director and four (4) staff members supervising 22 children. Based on interviews, record reviews, and the self-reported incident submitted to the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) by the facility, the LPA concluded that the incident occurred and resulted in injuries to the child. However, the LPA was unable to find sufficient evidence to support the allegation, leading to the conclusion that while the allegation may have occurred or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation. Therefore, the allegation is "Unsubstantiated. Appeal rights were provided. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with director, S.J. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) J.S. and K.M. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. LPAs met with Director S.J. and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during today’s visit, director and four (4) staff members supervising 22 children. Based on the observation, the facility’s playground is equipped with age-appropriate toys. During the investigation, the LPA did not identify any unsafe conditions in the playground, leading to the conclusion that while the allegation may have occurred or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation. Therefore, the allegation is Unsubstantiated. Appeal rights were provided. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with director, S.J. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: