Montessori School at Washington Avenue

Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility is currently transitioning to an electronic record-keeping system. However, the records were found to be incomplete at the time of inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observations it was determined by LPA Wright that on previous licensing visits dated 3/8/2023 and 8/2/2023 that this facility was out of ratio. 8 Facility will adhere to the Title 22 laws and regulations of the department pertaining to teacher / child ratio for child care centers.

Based on record review, facility had at least 1 outlet of water test 5.5 ppb or greater which posed a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

101212 (d)(1)(C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child... 1 Email received Friday, August 18, 2023 5:09 PM. Cleared by visit. FAILURE TO CORRECT on or by POC date - SEE LIC 809 dated 8/2/23. 8

(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... 1 Email received Friday, August 18, 2023 5:09 PM. Cleared by visit. FAILURE TO CORRECT on or by POC date - SEE LIC 809 dated 8/2/23. 8

(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...REPEAT VIOLATION, 03/08/2023 1st Violation. The Director will create and submit an updated written Staffing Plan to maintain Teacher to Child Ratio to Regional Office which include but not limited to amended Children Staff Roster and Staff Hiring process. LPA's Estoesta and Jackson observed at 11 am, 4 staff supervising 57 preschool children which poses an immediate risk to health and safety of children in care. 8 Videos to watch - Parents and Families, and Child Care Center Operators. The Director will submit the attendee’s proof of attendance and POC documenttation should be mailed to Regional Office. The Technical Support Program (TSP) recommendation.

101212 (d)(1)(C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child...REPEAT VIOLATION, 2/24/23 first Tyoe B Deficiency. The Director will prepare and submit a STAFF meeting agenda to the Regional Office via mail that outlines the following items; 1. Completed LIC 624 UNUSUAL INCIDENT/INJURY REPORT and 2. INCIDENT/INJURY REPORT types... Facility Staff failed to report the incident of C1 and S1 mentioned on the email dated 07/25/203 to the Licensing Office which poses a potential risk to the children's health and safety. 8 3. Videos to watch - Parents and Families, and Child Care Center Operators. The Director will submit the attendee’s proof of attendance and POC documenttation should be mailed to Regional Office.

Licensee and employees will watch the training video "Teacher-to-Child Ratios in Child Care Centers" on the CCLD website. Licensee will create a written statement detailing the facility's responsibility for maintaining teacher-to-child ratio and a plan of action for how the facility will follow these The facility did not that a ratio of one fully qualified teacher to 12 children is being followed at all times which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 requirements at all times. This written statement will be signed and dated by the licensee and all staff members. Once signed and completed, the licensee will email this written statement to LPA Uribe at christina.uribe@dss.ca.gov no later than the deadline of 6pm on 03/09/2023.

Licensee will hold a staff meeting and review safety protocols for supervision and choking hazards for children. Licensee will create a written statement which states the safety protocols and guidelines for supervising children in care. Each staff member will sign and date this written statement The facility did not ensure proper supervision resulting in a child swallowing then choking a penny coin, which enduced vomitting which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 Once signed by all staff, licensee will email this written statement to LPA Uribe at christina.uribe@dss.ca.gov no later than the due date of 04/07/2023.

The licensee will have the new director complete the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers (AB 1207), Operations & Record Keeping Orientation, and Preventative Health & Safety Training. These certificates are needed in order to qualify Jungok "Rose" Hwang as the The licensee did report a change of director to CCLD until after the first 10 days since the previous director ended employment and the replacement does not qualify as a director which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 center director. The licensee will email all complete certicates for the trainings listed above to LPA Uribe at christina.uribe@dss.ca.gov no later than the due date of 04/07/2023.

The facility failed to report a recent unusual incident in which a child choked on a penny coin causing her to become distressed and vomit. 8 of action for how incidents will be reported in the future. Additionally, this statement will be signed and dated by all staff and the licensee. The licensee will email this completed and signed statement to LPA Uribe at christina.uribe@dss.ca.gov no later than the due date of 03/17/2023.

staff members do not have a current Mandated Reporter certificate.

Ratio - Day care is out of ratio

Lack of Supervision - Staff's lack of supervision resulted in child choking on an object