Montessori East County Preschool

Based on interviews and a review of video footage, S1 admitted to grabbing C1’s chin and speaking to them in a harsh tone. S1 grabbed C1 on their lap and did not allow the C1 to get up when they attempted to do so. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.

Director will provide a training for her staff on keeping children's records confidential and written statement stating they understand. Facility disclosed confidential information of children in care which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

Based on records review, 3 of 5 (S1 - S3) staff files reviewed were missing LIC 503 Health Screening. S3 was also missing immunizations records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on interviews, on 11/2/2022, due to lack of communication and/or training, staff did not timely change a child's diaper prior to pick up from the facility, resulting in leakage and wet clothing. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

Based on LPA's interview with the director and observation of 51 children indoors who were not wearing face coverings and Licensee not enforcing the use of face masks/coverings of children. This is an immediate hazard to the health of children due to the COVID-19 pandemic which is currently on the rise.

Staff handled day care children in a rough manner while in care.

Staff yelled at day care children while in care.

1. Staff did not keep day care child's information confidential.

Facility did not meet day care child's needs

Masks are not being worn at the day care.