Instituto Bilingue Montessori San Jose

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Inspector's note: Two caregivers were providing care for 22 children ages 15mo to 2yo. Youngest child is 15mo and oldest child 34mo. Note: During inspection children were separated into two different classrooms. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-02.

• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: An AC unit is within playground and accessible to children, one of the mulch barriers is broken, two active play structures are 1'6" within each other and there is a play structure with slide underneath regular flooring (not surfacing). Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-01.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Inspector's note: Transportation binders taken during routes are missing parent s names / telephone numbers, emergency telephone numbers, emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider made copies of the admission form to be added to the transportation binders. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Notification of Additional Services Offered
  Inspector's note: Operation provided transportation service prior to CCR approval. Note: This was corrected at inspection when service was reviewed and approved during inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Inspector's note: Operation has two areas with active play equipment, the equipment is surrounded by 1-4 inch of pea gravel. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-15.
• Non-critical Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  Inspector's note: Operation has two active play structures 3ft away from each other. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-01-15.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  Inspector's note: Play structure has broken components including broken metal and plastic parts, rotten wood, exposed screws and lifted lining. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-01-15.

• Critical Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  Inspector's note: One out of ten staff files reviewed has a invalid high school diploma. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-17.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  Inspector's note: Two out of ten children's records reviewed are missing hearing / vision screening. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-04-17.
• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: A caregiver was present at operation and providing care for children without an active/current background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider submitted a background check request and sent the employee home pending background check eligibility notice. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: Play structure in the playground has oxidized material underneath the structure. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-17.

• Non-critical Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Inspector's note: 1 of 10 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-11.
• Non-critical Education Outside of U.S.
  Inspector's note: Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the documents translated into English. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-15.
• Non-critical Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
  Inspector's note: A caregiver was not able to provide an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR upon CCR's request. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-10-09.

• Critical Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
  Inspector's note: Three bottles of hand sanitizers were observed on top of a shelf within children's reach in two classrooms. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the bottles of hand sanitizers were stored in an area out of children's reach. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of abuse under the care of the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-19.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver used inappropriate forms of discipline towards a child in care including grabbing, pulling, and dragging. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-19.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: The operation did not exercise good judgement by not confirming with each other if an incident had been notified to child's parents. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-05.