Mills Montessori School

CCR 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Type A

Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. 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 in having one unfingerprinted adult working at the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff yells at daycare children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 7/23/25 at approximately at 9:00am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) A. conducted an unannounced, subsequent site visit to the facility to deliver investigation findings in response to the above allegation that was made to the Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) on 5/30/25. LPA A. met with Director, S.F. and Assistant Director J.V. and discussed the purpose of the visit. During today’s visit, LPA conducted a health and safety inspection along with Assistant Director J.V. Present during the inspection was site director and four staff members supervising nineteen children (Preschool Age). Classrooms in use are Room A (Ages 2-3.5) and Room 2 (Ages 3.5-4.5). All adults present have fingerprint clearance and are associated to the facility as of todays date. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted classroom observations, gathered documents, and interviewed random selection of staff. Through staff interviews it was determined that staff did not yell at daycare children. Based on the information gathered it was determined that there is not sufficient evidence to say that Staff yell at daycare children. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Type A

Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above 1 unfingerprinted adult working at the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

HSC 1597.16(a)(1) · Type B

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. 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 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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 [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101216(f) · Type B

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. 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 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not provide sign in and out sheet for day care child's parent INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A.M. met with facility representative for this conclusionary complaint visit. Purpose of visit explained. It was alleged that facility did not follow sign in and out policies with regard to a parent asking for copies of it. Facility had previously used paper hard copy sign in and out and each child has a separate log. The facility denies being asked for this document. Therefore it is unknown if the document should have been provided. The investigation determined there is not enough available sufficient information provided to prove a violation of occurred. Although these allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore these allegations are closed as unsubstantiated. This report is reviewed with director and a copy of this report must be made available for public review upon request. Notice of Site Visit posted and shall remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: