Spring Hill Montessori

101700.3(b)(1) · Type B

101700.3(b)(1) A result with values of 5.0 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, facility drinking fountains (Site “A” and Site “B”) exceeded the allowable levels of lead in the water, testing at 8 ppb and 9ppb. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): -Uncleared staff are supervising children -Facility does not ensure that personnel records are maintained -Staff without a drivers license transporting children -Facility did not submit an application for change of ownership INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: An unannounced follow-up complaint investigation visit to the facility was made today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Y.Y. to deliver complaint investigation findings. The LPA met with the center’s Executive Director, S.H. to discuss the investigation findings. It has been alleged that the facility utilizes uncleared adults to supervise daycare children, that the facility is not maintaining personnel files for its staff, that staff without a driver’s license are transporting daycare children, and that the facility did not submit an application for a change of ownership. The initial complaint investigation visit to the center was made by LPA. S. P. on 01/06/23; LPA P. met with Executive Director H., made observations, and obtained documents pertaining to the investigation. During LPA Y.’s follow-up visit on 02/02/23, the LPA interviewed the center’s Associate Head of School, T.W. regarding the allegations. W. denied the allegations and provided information regarding the center’s operations. Executive Director H. was not present during the LPA’s follow-up visit and was interviewed by the LPA on 02/08/23. H. stated that she also denies all allegations made against the center. H. stated that all staff and volunteers at the center are fingerprint cleared before being allowed to work on site. (Continued on LIC9099-C) Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time ... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA's observation and multiple witness statements that multiple times staff attempted to supervise children on the playground and supervise from a distance as children used the indoor bathroom, resulting in a lack of supervision. This posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Day care is out of ratio INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: An unannounced subsequent complaint investigation inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst J.V. (LPA), who met with Director S.H. (D1) and Operations Manager L.H. (D3). It has been alleged the facility operated out of ratio on several occasions, with one staff providing care for as many as 20 children or more on the playground. D1 denied the allegation and stated the facility always has more than enough classroom staff on site and providing care to stay within required ratio and prioritizes the well-being of children above all other considerations. During today's inspection visit, twelve classroom staff provided care to 90 children. During the investigation, LPA toured the facility, observed facility staff provide care to children, conducted witness interviews, and requested and reviewed pertinent documents and materials. Witness statements, documentation, and observation failed to corroborate the allegation that the facility operated out of ratio. Based on interviews and facility documents, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met; therefore, the above allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. This report was reviewed and discussed with D1 and D3. Appeal Rights were provided and exit interview was conducted. All licensing reports are public information and must be made available upon request for at least three years. D1 and D3 were provided with a Notice of Site Visit (NOS) to be posted in the facility for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: