Springfield Montessori School

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: Eleven staff members employed at the facility have an expired Mandated Reporter training certificate. All certificates are no more than two months expired. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff handled day care child in an inappropriate manner. Staff spoke to day care child in an inappropriate manner. Staff did not allow day care child to finish a meal. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 09/30/24, at 8:29AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.F. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings to the above allegation and met with Director S.L. Present in care were 131 preschoolers with an additional 19 staff members. During the investigation LPA F. conducted interviews with parents, staff and children, observed the classrooms, reviewed center documentation regarding the allegation and did a walk through of the center. An allegation was made that a staff member grabbed a child, interviews indicated conflicting information. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Exit interview conducted with Director Appeal Rights, Report, Notice of Site visit provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 09/30/24, at 8:29AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.F. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings to the above allegation and met with Director S.L. Present in care were 131 preschoolers with an additional 19 staff members. During the investigation LPA F. conducted interviews with parents, staff and children, observed the classrooms, reviewed center documentation regarding the allegation and did a walk through of the center. An allegation was made that a staff member yelled at a child while in care, interviews indicated conflicting information. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Exit interview conducted with Director Appeal Rights, Report, Notice of Site visit provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 09/30/24, at 8:29AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.F. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings to the above allegation and met with Director S.L. Present in care were 131 preschoolers with an additional 19 staff members. During the investigation LPA F. conducted interviews with parents, staff and children, observed the classrooms, reviewed center documentation regarding the allegation and did a walk through of the center. Interviews indicated conflicting information, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Exit interview conducted with Director Appeal Rights, Report, Notice of Site visit provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

101700.3(b)(2) · Type B

Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per inspection, there is 1 outlet with lead exceedance. Site Supervisor states outlet has been used for food prep and drinking water. This posed potential risk to health/safety of children.

ALLEGATION(S): Personal rights - Staff hit child INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 3/3/22 at 1:00 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) M.M. and M.S. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Springfield Montessori School. LPA met with Campus Coordinator, T.M. and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. Head of Schools/Director, S.L. arrived later. During the course of the investigation LPA completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Director was reminded that violation of personal rights should never occur and that they are mandated reporters. Director stated they initiated all staff training and watched video on Personal rights on Licensing website. Exit interview conducted with Director. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: