Montessori School of San Marcos · Preschool, San Marcos

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed gaps and elevated panels on the play area surface that poses a tripping hazard to children at play in the Toddler play area. This deficiency poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities- (a)Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s). This requirement is not met as evidence by: Administrator stated that in the future the facility will report the proposed changes to the department prior to making changes. A written plan of correction will be submitted to the department no later than 08/23/2024. Facility altered classroom #1 to make it bigger by taking over the church's office spaces during December when the facility was closed. Faciltiy also expanded the outdoor activity space that is located in front of the toddler room. Both alterations were not reported to licensing. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8

101161- Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Administrator stated that in the future facility will obtain approval prior to using any new areas. A written plan of correction will be submitted to the department no later than 08/23/2024. LPA observed 7 preschool children in room 4B with two staff member during today's inspection. The room was previously licensed as an infant room. Room 4B is not an approved room for the preschool. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 35 children present were not signed in by a parent/guardian. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review and director statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Facility staff do not maintain 15-minute sleep documentation for the infants enrolled in the toddler program. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review staff member Jessica Baltazar has worked at the facility since 11/22/22 without a criminal record clearance. She is also not associated to the facility. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.