Palos Verdes Montessori Academy

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1. Oct 31, 2023Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated

   No findings recorded
2. Mar 2, 2023Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated

   No findings recorded
3. Mar 2, 2023Inspection

   No findings recorded
4. Dec 13, 2022Other visit

   Report details unavailable

   The state lists 1 findings; details for 0 are available.

   Missing or pending details are not evidence of no findings.

5. Dec 7, 2022Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated

   1 finding

   Standard 101229(a)(1)

   Critical

   This requirement was not met as evidenced by Child #23 (C 23) found wandering outside of the facility. Director admitted that C 23 was found outside the facility, in the parking lot, and returned by a teacher. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

   A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.

   Recorded plan of correction

   *Director agrees to provide a written statement (LIC 855/Declaration Form) on intention to keep children safe at all times including weekly front gate maintenance (maintenance crew) to make itself latching. Declaration to be submitted to to LPA, via email, by 12/30/2022, end of business day. *Director agrees provide an in-service to all staff members to include watching the following CCL videos: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/supervising-children-in-child-care-centers/ https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/childrens-personal-rights-in-child-care/ *Director agrees to provide a written statement of completion, using LIC 855 (Declaration Form), from all staff members. Declaration to be sent to LPA, via email, by 12/30/2022, end of business day.

   Standard 101229(a)(1)

   State severity

   Type A

   Corrected at visit

   Not recorded

   Correction due

   Dec 16, 2022

   Technical assistance

   Not recorded

   Finding source ID

   ca:197419681:2022-12-13:101229(a)(1):1

   Visit source ID

   ca:197419681:2022-12-13:other

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   The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.

6. May 16, 2022Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated

   No findings recorded
7. Oct 12, 2021Complaint investigation · substantiated

   1 finding

   Standard 101223(a)(3)

   Critical

   nature including but not limited to… The requirement is not met as evidenced of admission concerning staff members yelling at children in care. Verbal and written declarative statements were provided by staff members while spoken affirmation were expressed by children during the interviews. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.

   A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.

   Recorded plan of correction

   1. Director agrees to provide staff development courses with specific topic related to appropriate children disciplinary action when dealing with challenging behaviors or children with disabilities or other special needs. 2. Director agrees to conduct a research about the above courses/topics and email to LPA Cohen for approval. 3. Director agrees to provide LPA, via email on/or before 10/29/2021, the actual date conducting the staff development classes. 4. Director agrees to provide LPA Cohen the agenda for staff development courses and staff attendance with signatures.

   Standard 101223(a)(3)

   State severity

   Type A

   Corrected at visit

   Not recorded

   Correction due

   Oct 29, 2021

   Technical assistance

   Not recorded

   Finding source ID

   ca:197419681:2021-10-12:101223(a)(3):1

   Visit source ID

   ca:197419681:2021-10-12:report

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