Empire Montessori Preschool

CCR 101175(a) · Type B

Waivers and Exceptions for Program Flexibility-(a) Unless the licensee receives prior written departmental approval for a waiver or an exception as specified in (b) below, the licensee shall maintain continuous compliance with all licensing regulations. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the Facility is commingling the preschool children in the Infant Room #3(#434414155)at approximately at 7:30am until the children are taken to their perpective classrooms. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): 1. Staff pinched day care child INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 4/22/26, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA)A.M. conducted an announced subsequent complaint investigation to deliver the findings for the above allegation. LPA was met by Director J.K. LPA toured the facility and observed three staff supervising 23 preschool aged children(during nap time). LPA observed that the facility was operating in compliance with teacher to children ratio requirement. It was alleged that Staff pinched day care child. Interviews were conducted with staff, parents and children. Staff interviewed denied the allegation and stated that they have never observed any of the staff pinch a child(ren). Children stated that they have never been pinched by the staff and like their teachers. Parents stated that their child(ren) have never disclosed that staff pinched them nor observed staff pinch a child. Parents did disclose that they have concerns with how staff handle redirecting their child(ren). Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director J.K. Appeal Rights provided. Notice of Site Visit was issued an must be posted for 30 days in a visible location. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

101223:Personal Rights(a)(2):(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: Based on the interviews conducted, a verbal agreement was made between the facility and with (P1) regarding (C1) Toileting needs which was not followed on 9/20/24. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. S2 Mandated Reporter Training expired on 12/25/2023, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.