Montessori School of Palm Springs · Preschool, Palm Springs

Licensee agrees to submit a written plan of action regarding how the facility will ensure compliance with the cited regulation. Licensee agrees to submit proof of Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing by the end of the business day on the

Licensee agrees to submit a written plan of action regarding how the facility will ensure compliance with the cited regulation. Licensee agrees to submit proof of Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing by the end of the business day on the

Licensee agrees to submit a plan on how to ensure all staff, prior to employment, obtain eligible criminal record clearance and send proof of the Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the

Licensee agrees to submit a plan on how commingling will be prevented in the future to ensure compliance and send proof of the Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the

Licensee agrees to obtain proof of S3's MMR and Pertussis vaccines and agrees to send proof of the Plan of Correction (POC) to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the

Based on information obtained and verified, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. Unqualified staff/aide has been left alone to care and supervise up to 6 children. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed 12 napping children and 9 awake children, being supervised by one staff. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on the observation made by LPA of the Director leaving 9 children in their TK classroom, alone, without supervsion. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Civil Penalty on $1000.00 is being assessed.

Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that S1 was not in a proper place to provide visual supervision for the children while they were using the restroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, and C6 are missing proof of completed LIC9224's that have been issued since March of 2023 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed a wooden play structure in the outdoor activity area that was in disrepair with peeling paint and loose wooden boards both on top of the ladder and attached to the foundation of the wooden play structure which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs noted that S1 was missing proof of all required immunizations, S2 was missing proof of the Tdap and MMR immunizations, and S4 was missing proof of the Tdap, MMR, and flu immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on photos and interviews, facility did not ensure solid waste was disposed of in a proper manner as a large amount of feces was left in a plastic bag and was then tied to the subject child's lunch bag which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 Proof of the agenda and sign in sheet for the in-service training is to be sent to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 07/12/2023. Additionally, an Non Compliance Conference has been scheduled for 07/26/2023 at 11:00AM.

Based on observation, photos and interview, facility did not ensure children's bedding did not come into contact with other bedding as blankets from different children were seen touching which poses a potential health, saftey or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 Proof of the checklist will be sent to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by the end of the business day on the Plan of Correction (POC) due date of 07/25/2023. Additionally, an Non Compliance Conference has been scheduled for 07/26/2023 at 11:00AM.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above,out of which poses a potential health, & safety to persons in care.

Licensee/Director agrees to submit an updated plan that the facility will follow to ensure compliance with teacher-child ratios by the Plan of Correction (POC) due date. Proof will be submitted to Community Care Licensing by the end of the business day on the

LPAs and LPM observed that S1 was not in a proper place to provide visual supervision for the children while they were going to the restroom. 8 In addition to the above Plan Of Correction, the licensee must also conduct an in-service training outlining the importance of visual supervision. A copy of sign-in sheet and agenda must be submitted to the licensing agency by 05/31/2023.

Director agrees to conduct an in-service training with all staff regarding commingling and physical separation amongst the different programs. Director agrees to submit agenda and sign in and out sheet by the

Limitations on Capacity: A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. During the course of this complaint investigation, LPA learned the facility has been commingling preschoolers and School Age children during outside play time. 1 Director agrees the facility will NO LONGER commingle programs during indoor or outdoor activities. Director also agrees to provide a detailed staffing plan as proof of adequate staffing for the number of enrolled children to Licensing by

Based on interviews, licensee pinched a staff in the presence of daycare children. It was disclosed that licensee became frustrated and pinched a staff during this frustration. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

Based on interviews, licensee spoke inappropriately, calling staff "stupid, lazy and worthelss" during facility hours of operation, in the presenece of children. This poses an immedicate health and safety risk to chidlren in care.

During interviews, it was disclosed that staff took the subject child into the office... 8 ...and closed the door. Later, the child came out and was seen crying. Interviews disclosed that the subject child had gotten yelled at by the staff. This is an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 Immediately, facility staff has agreed to ensure there is no yelling in the presence of children. Licensee agrees to have a meeting with staff about personal rights of children. Submit agenda of training in personal rights as well as a written understanding. On or about Sept 8, 2022, E1 yelled at staff in the presence of children, which resulted in the children feeling sad, scared and wanting to go home after the verbal altercation between the two staff. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the facility tour, LPA's observed two boxes of powdered laundry detergent on the floor of the kitchen food prep area which was secured in a locked location. This poses an immediate 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 1 out of 5 persons, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as 1 Facility director Patricia Schilling stated that the staff member has received verbal warning. Director agreed to provide training to all staff on Section 101223 Personal Rights as well as the facility's diapering policy and procedures. Proof of training with staff signatures will be submitted to the Department by the next business day on evidenced by: Staff admitted to doubling up the pull up instead of removing the pull up the child was wearing when changing a child. That violated the child's personal rights and presented immediate risks to the child's health and well-being. 11/15/2021.

At approximately 2:17pm on 10/26/2021, LPA observed 2 staff members supervising 26 children in the 1 Licensee Chrissanthi Wickremesinghe agreed to maintain proper teacher-child ratio at all times. Licensee agreed to rearrange staffing and submit an updated LIC500 Personnel Report with revised staff schedules along with a written statement describing how deficiency has been corrected by 10/27/2021. transitional kindergarten/kindergarten class. The children were having circle time with the staff members at the time. Facility was operating out of teacher-child ratio and that presented immediate risks to the children's health and safety.