Intellichildren Montessori Institute · Infant Center, San Marcos

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed splash pad with standing water on infant playground which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of eight infants present were not signed into the facility by their parent/guardian. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on interviews conducted by LPA, a staff member (S1) was observed forcing/coercing an infant to eat. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.

Based on interviews conducted by LPA an aide (S2) was providing care and supervision to children without the direct supervision of the director, assistant director or teacher. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

Based on interviews conducted by LPA staff member (S1) was observed verbally abusing or calling children unkind names. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

The director states that she will submit a letter stating how she will ensure that the facility adheres to the conditions and limitations as stated on the facility license. The director will send the letter to LPA via email by

Blankets were removed from infants during the visit. A signed training agenda to discuss safe sleep will be provided to LPA by 7/28/22. LPA observed 2 infants asleep covered with blankets and other cribs with blankets and pillow inside. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

Licensee stated she will have a meeting with the infant staff to train on Infant Needs and Services including Care and Supervision. A meeting agenda with staff signatures will be provided by

Licensee stated she will print LIC 9227 Sleep Plan forms tomorrow and will provide them to current parents to complete and she will have future parent complete the form upon enrollment. Licensee will provide signed copies for current infants to LPA by

Based on the director's statement, the facility failed to notify the Department of the assault and facility "lockdown" that occurred on 6/16/22 within the Department's next business day. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.

Staff member verbally abuses children

Unqualified staff left alone with infants

Staff force feeds infant in care.

Facility operated outside of license terms and conditions.

Blankets are used in infant cribs