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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073406649
Report Date: 04/27/2022
Date Signed: 04/27/2022 02:42:17 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/07/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Caroline Colson
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20220207105439
FACILITY NAME:A LITTLE WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
073406649
ADMINISTRATOR:HIKKADUWA DE ALWISFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:324 37TH STTELEPHONE:
(510) 412-2244
CITY:RICHMONDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94805
CAPACITY:49CENSUS: 9DATE:
04/27/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:55 PM
MET WITH:Sapthala RanasinghearachTIME COMPLETED:
02:56 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Personal Rights - Staff left day care child in soiled diaper resulting in a rash.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Caroline Colson met with Sapthala Ranasinghearach, teacher, for an unannounced complaint investigation inspection at 12:55 PM. There are nine (9) children present with two (2) staff members. A health and safety inspection was conducted. Hikkaduwa De Alwis, Center Director, arrived during the inspection. Interviews were conducted. Interviews revealed that there were a few parents who have picked up their children and their diapers needed to be changed. Based on the investigative findings, there is not enough evidence to prove that a child was left in a soilded diaper and developed a diaper rash. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation occur. Therefore, the allegation is Unsubstantiated.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-2724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline ColsonTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7008
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/07/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Caroline Colson
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20220207105439

FACILITY NAME:A LITTLE WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
073406649
ADMINISTRATOR:HIKKADUWA DE ALWISFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:324 37TH STTELEPHONE:
(510) 412-2244
CITY:RICHMONDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94805
CAPACITY:49CENSUS: 9DATE:
04/27/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:55 PM
MET WITH:Sapthala RanasinghearachTIME COMPLETED:
02:56 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Physical Plant - Trash receptacles do not have lids.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Caroline Colson met with Sapthala Ranasinghearach, teacher, for an unannounced complaint investigation inspection at 12:55 PM. There are nine (9) children present with two (2) staff members. A health and safety inspection was conducted. Hikkaduwa De Alwis, Center Director, arrived during the inspection. Interviews were conducted. Interviews revealed that most parents didn't know if every trash bins has an actual lids or covers. Most parents were only able to come to the front door to pick up or drop off their child because of the pandemic. Based on the investigative findings, there is not enough evidence to prove that the facility didn't have lids for all trash receptacles. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation occur. Therefore, the allegation is Unsubstantiated.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-2724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline ColsonTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7008
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/07/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Caroline Colson
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20220207105439

FACILITY NAME:A LITTLE WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
073406649
ADMINISTRATOR:HIKKADUWA DE ALWISFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:324 37TH STTELEPHONE:
(510) 412-2244
CITY:RICHMONDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94805
CAPACITY:49CENSUS: 9DATE:
04/27/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:55 PM
MET WITH:Sapthala RanasinghearachTIME COMPLETED:
02:56 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Personal Rights - Staff are not wearing masks.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Caroline Colson met with Sapthala Ranasinghearach, teacher, for an unannounced complaint investigation at 12:55 PM. There are nine (9) children present with two (2) staff members. A health and safety inspection was conducted. Hikkaduwa De Alwis, Center Director, arrived during the inspection. Interviews revealed that several staff members weren't wearing masks as required by the executive order before expiring on March 1, 2022. Based on LPA's interviews which were conducted and a record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, 101223(a)(2) is being cited on the attached LIC 9099 D.

The attached type B deficiency is being cited today and must be corrected by the due date. An exit interview was conducted. Appeal rights were given and discussed. This report must be available for public review for 3 years.

Please See LIC 9099 D for deficiency
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-2724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline ColsonTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7008
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 02-CC-20220207105439
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: A LITTLE WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073406649
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2022
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/13/2022
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)
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Personal Rights
To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

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BY POC DUE DATE, Licensee will write a letter and inform all parents that they will follow any executive order and or mask mandate to ensure the health and safety of children in care.
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The facility didn't required all staff to wear masks during the executive order. The requirement was not met as evidenced by document review and licensee interview. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Failure to correct will result in a $100.00 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are 250.00 per violation and $100.00 per day until corrected.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-2724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Caroline ColsonTELEPHONE: (510) 725-7008
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/27/2022
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