Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights - Staff allowed child to harm another child in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 7/17/2026 at 9:45am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.P. met with facility Director M.A. to deliver findings for a complaint that was received alleging staff allowed child to harm another child in care. Present during LPAs visit were fifty-two (52) children (9 toddlers and 43 preschool age children) and eight (8) additional staff. Seven (7) classrooms were toured. One (1) classroom is not in use. The facility operates from 7:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday. During the investigation documents were collected and interviews were conducted. It was alleged that facility staff knowingly allowed children to hurt one another. Through interview it was stated that when children do hurt one another or may be playing rough, staff will always assess the situation, talk with children and help facilitate children’s problem-solving skills. Interviews also stated that it is believed that children’s personal rights are respected at the facility.

CCR 101638.1(c) · Type B

Staff and children shall wash their hands at appropriate times, including but not limited to:(1) Before and after eating or handling food.(2) After toileting or changing diapers. (3) Whenever hands are contaminated with bodily fluids. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on video footage and conformation from the Director a staff member did not wash her hands after changing diapers and then served food to the children in care which is a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in the care.

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type A

Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observations staff members have been handling children in a rough manner and yelling at children in care which is an immediate personal rights risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Building & Grounds: Staff did not properly maintain the facility grounds INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 4/10/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.M. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Little Flowers Montessori - Mitchell. LPA met with Director, M.A. and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. Complainant alleges that staff did not properly maintain the facility grounds. During course of investigation LPA conducted facility inspection, observations, record review, interviews and obtained documents. Director stated in December 2023 the previous janitorial service who would arrive early mornings, were not cleaning rooms and toilets properly. Smells would linger from previous day sometimes. Director complained to the janitorial service and directed opening/closing staff to inspect areas and spot clean when required and began looking for a new service. In end Dec 2023 before winter break, there was an occasion where unsanitary stains were observed in room toilet and brought to the notice of Director and Regional Supervisor. At that time facility was already in the process of obtaining quotes from new janitorial service companies. continued on 9099-C Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

101238 Buildings and Grounds (a)The childcare 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on Lead Testing Sample results the facility has one (1) water faucet with lead exposure. Director states children use this outlet to wash hands & water bottles but do not drink or food prep with it. This is a potential risk to Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.