California Montessori School

CCR 101263.3(b) · Type B

101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above during the staff breaks as there are two fully qualified teachers and one aide with no ECE units present supervising 25 children. During today's visit, LPA also observed 2 qualified teachers with 25 children in the outdoor area, while the aide is inside the facility prepping and cleaning. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff leave children unattended INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On July 14, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) G. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation to deliver the findings of the complaint and met with assistant director, G.H. Present during the inspection was the assistant director and 2 other staff with 25 children. Based on information obtained during the course of this investigation through interviews, and records review, it was found that the allegation of "Staff leave children unattended". There were no sufficient evidence to prove the above allegation. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there's no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with assistnat director, G.H. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101170(e)(1) · Type A

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, S3 (whom was present during LPA's visit), did not have fingerprint clearance prior to working with the children on site, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101216.1(b)(1) · Type B

(b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: (1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below; or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistant Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher C. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to S1, S2, and S3 not having the required early childhood education (ECE)/child development units to be a teacher which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff engaged in an argument with a parent in the presence of day-care children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.R. conducted an unannounced inspection to close complaint and deliver finding. LPA met with Director R.R.L. and explained purpose of inspection. Present at the center were the Director, one teacher, and 13 children. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted and children's records and other relevant documents were reviewed. Based on information gathered, there is not enough evidence to prove that staff engaged in an argument with a parent in the presence of daycare children. 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 closed as UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed and discussed with Director R.L. A copy of report was provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: