Potrero Hill Montessori School

CCR 101212(d) · Type A

101212 Reporting Requirement (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following: ... (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the observation, interview and records review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above that not reporting the unusual incident to the Licensing Office, which poses /posed immediate health, safety , or personal rights risk to the persons in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision … meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met, as evidenced by: Based on interview and records review, the licensee and/or the facility representative did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health and safety risks to the persons in care.

CCR 101215.1(d) · Type A

101215.1 Child Care Center Directors... The child care center director, or the substitute director... This requirement is not met as evidence by Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the director and the assistant director were not present at the faciilty when LPA arrived...

Deficiency Dismissed

CCR 101170(e)(1) · Type A

) Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Based on observation and records review, the Director of the facility did not comply with the section cited above. All adults shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: shall obtain Criminal Record Clearance before providing care to the children, which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. Based on observation and records review, the Director of the facility did not comply with the section cited above that the adult in the infant class did not obtain the criminal record clearance before providing care to the children, which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Deficiency Dismissed

HSC 101238(a)(1) · Type B

101238(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair ... (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

CCR 101215.1(d) · Type B

101215.1 Child Care Center Directors... The child care center director, or the substitute director... This requirement is not met as evidence by Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed the director and the assistant director were not present at the faciilty when LPAs arrived...

ALLEGATION(S): Staff yelled at children Staff pushed children INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 11/17/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) J.B. and H.L., conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit at the facility named above. LPAs met with the facility director, L.Y.J.), and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit were 20 children in care with 7 teachers. Related documents were reviewed, and interviews were conducted with staff. Based on the interviews and relevant documents, there is no sufficient evidence to prove that the two allegations listed above took place, therefore, the allegations are Unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Appeal rights were given to the director, L.Y.J.). Notice of Site Visit was given and shall remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, L.Y.J.). Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101170(e)(2) · Type B

101170 Criminal Record Clearance (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: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement is not met, as evidenced by: Based on observation and records review, the Director of the facility did not comply with the section cited above that the ex-staff was only cleared work in the infant class (Facility License # 384004644), but did not obtain the criminal record clearance at the toddler class (Facility License# 384004643) before providing care to the children, which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

Personal Rights (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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above for not provide adequate the supervision to the child in are resulting in injury, which pose a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff touched child inappropriately INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On July 26, 2024, at 2.55PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso conducted an unannounced visit for delivery of the complaint investigation findings and met with the Director, J.L.Y. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection and were granted entry to the facility by the Director. Present, the Director, Assistant Director, and 9 staff are supervising 34 children. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted with staff members and relevant documents were gathered. Based on the interviews and observation, there was no sufficient evidence to prove that the allegation listed above, occurred. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and this report was reviewed with the Director whose signature confirm have read the report. Report must be made available for public review upon request. A copy of this report and appeal rights have been discussed and left with the Director. Notice of Site Visit shall remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101216.3(a)2 · Type B

101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. (2) Whenever children are engaged in activities away from the center, no teacher shall be in charge of a group of more than 12 children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility did not comply with the waiver requirements issued by the Department. Sometimes, the facility operates out of ratio at the park, which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101428(b) · Type B

101428 Personal Care Services (b)The infant shall be kept clean and dry at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and available informattion, the facility did not comply with the section cited above that the facility left the child in care in soiled clothing, which poses / posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Child sustained unexplained injuries in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On March 25, 2025, at approximately 2.20pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Tso and Badger conducted an unannounced visit for delivery of the complaint investigation findings and met with the Director, J.L.Y. Present during the visit were the Director and 4 teachers, caring for 37 children during the children napping. Investigations Bureau (IB) Investigator, J.S., conducted the investigation. During the course of the investigation, IB Investigator S. conducted interviews with Cross Reporting Agencies, Guardian, and obtained Police records and other supportive information. Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was found that there was no sufficient evidence to prove that the allegation listed above, occurred. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and this report was reviewed with the Director, J.L.Y. whose signature confirm have read the report. Report must be made available for public review upon request. A copy of this report and appeal rights have been discussed and left with the Director, J.L.Y. Notice of Site Visit shall remain posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: