Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy

CCR 101215.1(d)(1) · Type B

Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties:(d)the child care center director, or the substitute director as specified in (f) below, shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation. (1) The child care center director shall not accept outside employment that interferes with the duties specified in this chapter. The requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records reviewed, Staff ( S1-Juan Wu), who acts as a Center Director some days is also operating a FCCH whose operations overlaps with this centers operation hours. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and rights of children in care

CCR 101200(b)(1) · Type A

101200(b)(1) Inspection Authority of The Department (b) The Department has the authority to interview children or staff without prior consent.(1) The licensee shall ensure that provisions are made for private interviews with any children or staff members. The requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, with head of schools, licensee, joanne wu. It was observed at 11:49am J. came into the directors office and had been listening into room as staff interviews were being conducted This poses an immediate risk to children in care.

CCR 101218.1(b)(1) · Type B

101218.1 Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (b)At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following: (1)To enter and inspect the child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.857. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based off of interviews and observations it was found that facility did not allow authorized reprentatives into facility unless they had a scheduled appointment. Head of Schools J.W. stated that they were practicing COVID-19 requirements and was not aware this advisement had changed. This is poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff do not meet daycare child's toileting needs Staff handled daycare child in a rough manner Staff do not report incidents to appropriate parties INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K.M. conducted an unannounced subsequent site visit to the facility to deliver investigation findings. LPA met with Head of Schools, J.W. purpose of the inspection was explained. Throughout the investigation process, LPA M. conducted interviews, toured the facility and obtained copies of pertinent information. It was found the allegation listed above was unsubstantiated. Based on information obtained; there is not enough evidence to prove that the above allegations could have occurred. Due to the above information, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that is unsubstantiated means although the allegations may have happened or is valid, the preponderance of evidence does not prove it. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): 1: Facility staff did not ensure the day care child was dressed properly while in care. 2: Lack of supervision resulting child being bitten by another child in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Pg 1 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S.C. conducted a subsequent complaint visit and met with Director J.T. today. The purpose of LPA’s visit was to deliver investigation findings. On December 1, 2022, LPA conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to initiate investigation, conduct staff interviews, and obtain facility records which include Admission Policy, Facility’s policy on biting behaviors, sign in and out log, incident and “boo-boo” reports, and staff attendance sheet. On December 19, 2023, LPA interviewed parents. Based on interviews, four of the four staff who were interviewed stated that on the day of the alleged incident, child (C1) soiled C1’s pants. C1 had no extra clothes at the facility and staff borrowed another child’s extra clothing (a pair of pants) for C1 and ensured C1 was dressed properly while participating in preschool activities. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Day care is out of ratio INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.M., conducted an unannounced inspection in order to deliver findings on the complaint investigation of above allegation. LPA M. met with the Owner/ Licensee J.W. to discuss complaint allegation findings. LPA M. interviewed staff and parents, toured the facility, as well as obtained copies of pertinent information. Throughout the investigation process, it was found the allegation (day care staff out of ratio ) is UNSUBSTANTIATED; based on interviews, observations, and information gathered by LPA M. A finding that is unsubstantiated means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, the preponderance of evidence does not prove it. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report was reviewed with the Owner/ Licensee J.W. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE CENTER, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101219(a) · Type B

Admission Agreement (a) The licensee and the child's authorized representative shall jointly complete a current individual written admission agreement for the child. This documentation shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per LPAs review of the files: The LPA observed that the previous owners admission agreements were being reused and were never updated when the new ownership took aver and operated under a new license.