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Latest inspectionDecember 3, 2024
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 3, 2024
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for ABC LEARNING MONTESSORI, LLC from May 18, 2022 through December 3, 2024.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 23, 2023 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of May 30, 2023.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from October 10, 2023 through December 3, 2024, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
6
0 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
13
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
7
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 6 local median in 95037
Compared to 17 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
2.17
Local median
0.43
2.17This provider
0.43Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
50%
Local median
25%
50%This provider
25%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
50%
Local median
29%
50%This provider
29%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.18
0This provider
0.18Local 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.
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: (B) Each container shall have an unaltered label. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one persons, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Medication for C-1 did not have the label on the container.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(1)(B) - 101226(e)(1)(B)
Official code
101226(e)(1)(B)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where 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 posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that the kitchen door was open. Kitchen had cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink. Director closed door during inspection. There is also a lock on the door.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Director stated that they have not completed the lead testing.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. 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 two children walked out of Room 2 into the hallway towards the restroom. LPA also observed that staff was standing outside of the restroom, where they cannot visually supervise children in the restroom.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Activities/Napping (c) A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. 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. During inspection on 05/18/2023, LPA observed that children were lying down on their cots, but not all were asleep. There were two staff present. One staff brought the children to the restroom leaving one staff with the children.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101230(c) - 101230(c)
Official code
101230(c)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one persons, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. C-2's medication expired on 01/2019.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(3)(A) - 101226(e)(3)(A)
Official code
101226(e)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sign In and Sign Out (a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on 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. On 05/18/2023, LPA observed that there were 34 children present, but only 22 signed in.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229.1(a)(1) - 101229.1(a)(1)
Official code
101229.1(a)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: 1. Date. 2.Infant’s name. 3.Time of each 15-minute check. 4.Initials of staff person who conducted each check. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Center has an age limit exception. Staff are checking child, but not documenting that they are checking the child.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(2)(C) - 101429(a)(2)(C)
Official code
101429(a)(2)(C)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of eight persons, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Two staff did not renewal mandated reporter training two years follwing the date they last completed. One only has certificate for the general training on file.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. 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 a staff yell no three times.
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evident by: Based on interviews, at the time of the incident there was a staff present; however, the staff was standing by the gate facing the playground. The staff could not visually observe the children where the ladder is, which resulted in a child slipping and falling. The child sustained a left arm montesggia fracture. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 1, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 is not met as evident by: Based on record reviews and interviews, the Playground Boss-Customer's Guide states under supervision guidelines to "look out for dangerous horseplay, such as...jumpinng for heights... A child slipped while trying to jump off the ladder, which resulted in the child sustaining a left arm montesggia fracture. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Criminal Record Clearance. All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or This requirement is not met as evident by: Based on record reviews, S-1, S-2, and S-3 have cleared fingerprints and are associated to ABC Learning Montessori #434407563, which Licensees are also the Licensees of that facility. Licensees have assess to facility roster for both facility numbers. Staff's fingerprints were not transferred to this facility number, which posed a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.