1 critical finding across 11 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jul 25, 2024. Latest visit Sep 8, 2026, no findings.
Critical findings1 · Costa Mesa median 0
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Serious findings0 · Costa Mesa median 0
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Jul 25, 2024Other visitCriticalThe department may denyCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Jul 25, 2024
“Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not adhere to the Stipluation Order regarding Egress devices - (1) Facility has only one alarm device installed on the hallway door, and (2) The alarm device that was…”California CCLD inspector, Jul 25, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
1finding in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit1with a plan or deadline only
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Maria Teel
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Unissa Inc. Dba Christian Montessori Schools
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by: Based on staff interviews, video recording and record review, licensee failed to adequately provide supervision to prevent the child from eloping the facility. This poses an immediate health safety, and personal rights risk to the children in care. Immediate Civil Penalty was assessed.
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Per Director, immediately (10/14/22) sent a staff memo reminding staff about supervision procedures and best practices. Staff are to count children before leaving the classroom and before entering back in. Additionally, infant and toddler classroom door handles were replaced with doorknobs that have child safety locks on them Facility cameras are being reactivated on 10/29/22. A staff training was conducted on 10/21/22 to address best practices while supervising children.
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
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Correction due
Oct 25, 2022
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Finding source ID
ca:304371150:2022-10-25:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:304371150:2022-10-25:other
Oct 14, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
Aug 20, 2021Other visit
No findings recorded
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