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Latest inspectionOctober 22, 2024
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for LIGHTHOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL from August 30, 2023 through October 22, 2024.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 22, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of November 5, 2024.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
Total inspections
3
0 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
7
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
1
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 95148
Compared to 30 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
2.33
Local median
0.67
2.33This provider
0.67Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
33%
Local median
25%
33%This provider
25%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
100%
Local median
37%
100%This provider
37%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.37
0This provider
0.37Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Log shows that the last Fire Drill was conducted on 03/21/2024 which is not compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities. LPA reminded Owner that fire drills needs to be conducted every 6 months and documented.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 5, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for staff S2 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Through file review, LPA observed that staff S2's Mandated Reporter Training is expired.
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview with Director and staff, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. On the day of the incident (05/09/2024) staff, S2 left staff, S1 in the room alone with 19 children.
Report comments
Based on interview with Director and staff, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. On the day of the incident (05/09/2024) staff, S2 left staff, S1 in the room alone with 19 children.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 28, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: An unusual incident that occurred on 05/09/2024 involving two staff (S1 and S2) arguing in front of children in care was not reported to Licensing within the required time frame. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.
Report comments
An unusual incident that occurred on 05/09/2024 involving two staff (S1 and S2) arguing in front of children in care was not reported to Licensing within the required time frame. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 11, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d)(1)(C) - 101212(d)(1)(C)
Official code
101212(d)(1)(C)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 Personal Rights (a) (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, staff stated that an unusual incident occurred on 05/09/2024 involving two staff (S1 and S2) in which they were arguing in front of children in care. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on interviews, staff stated that an unusual incident occurred on 05/09/2024 involving two staff (S1 and S2) in which they were arguing in front of children in care. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.
Lead Testing (1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Facility had not completed Water lead testing.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 13, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.16(a)(1) - 1597.16(a)(1)
Official code
1597.16(a)(1)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Health-Related Services (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (A) Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed child's Epi-Pen left in child's backpack within reach of children in one classroom.