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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197492864
Report Date: 04/27/2022
Date Signed: 04/27/2022 12:34:00 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/02/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Laticia S Thompson
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20220202163457
FACILITY NAME:BEGINNING MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE INC, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
197492864
ADMINISTRATOR:IPALAWATTE, SUNETHRAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:7475 FALLBROOKE AVETELEPHONE:
(818) 992-5341
CITY:WEST HILLSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91307
CAPACITY:10CENSUS: 6DATE:
04/27/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:05 AM
MET WITH:SUNETHRA IPALAWATTETIME COMPLETED:
12:49 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff are not following proper COVID-19 mask guidance
Staff restrained infants in care
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 04/27/2022 at 11:05am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laticia Thompson conducted an unannounced visit to THE BEGINNING MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE INC. LPA met with SUNETHRA IPALAWATTE (Director). LPA advised the Director of the reason for the visit today is to deliver the findings of the complaint received on 02/02/2022, regarding the allegations referenced above. LPA observed 6 infants and 2 staff.

During the course of the investigation, based on LPA’s interviews with S#1 and LPA’s observation during site visit, LPA was able to substantiate that Staff were not following proper COVID-19 mask guidance. Per PIN 21-29CCP dated 11/23/21which was still in effect on 2/2/22, masks were to be worn in Child Care setting by all person over the age of 24 months when inside and outside.

The allegation of Staff restrained infants in care has also been substantiated. Based on LPA’s interviews with S#1 it was revealed that staff leaves children in cribs for 2 hours if not napping or playing.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lisa RiosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3072
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S ThompsonTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3048
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 30-CC-20220202163457
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: BEGINNING MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE INC, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197492864
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2022
NARRATIVE
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The Department has concluded, based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during this investigation, that both allegations of Staff are not following proper COVID-19 mask guidance and of Staff restrained infants in care are substantiated.

Substantiated: The preponderance of evidence standard has been met.

The deficiencies are being cited per California Code of Regulations, TITLE 22, DIVISION 12, CHAPTER 1 Articles 1-7. Please see LIC 9099D (Complaint Investigation Report Cont)

An exit interview was conducted with the Director, in which this report was read to her. The Director was advised that the Notice of Site Visit and a copy of this report must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.

In addition, A copy of this report must be provided to parent of authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months.
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care. Appeal rights provided and explained. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. Licensee was informed of how/where to access regulations and forms from CCLD website.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lisa RiosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3072
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S ThompsonTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3048
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
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Control Number 30-CC-20220202163457
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: BEGINNING MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE INC, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197492864
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2022
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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04/27/2022
Section Cited
CCR
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101223 Personal rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement is not met as evidence by:
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We will review the following weekly Provider iInfromation Notice, Community Care Licensing website and Stay informed with Department of Health Guidelines for Early Childcare Education
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Based on LPA’s interviews and observation revealed that S#1 failed to wear a face covering per PIN 21-29CCP dated 11/23/21which was still in effect which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
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Type B
04/27/2022
Section Cited
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101223 Personal rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (7) Not to be placed in any restraining device. This requirement is not met as evidence by:
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Staff will keep infants in the play area when not napping. Staff will not leave infants in cribs for a long period of time. Director and staff will review persnal rights video. https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/child-care-center-operators/childrens-personal-rights-in-child-care/
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Based on LPA’s interview, staff leaves children in cribs for 2 hours if not napping or playing which which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
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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: Lisa RiosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3072
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S ThompsonTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3048
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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/02/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Laticia S Thompson
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20220202163457

FACILITY NAME:BEGINNING MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE INC, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
197492864
ADMINISTRATOR:IPALAWATTE, SUNETHRAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:7475 FALLBROOKE AVETELEPHONE:
(818) 992-5341
CITY:WEST HILLSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91307
CAPACITY:10CENSUS: 6DATE:
04/27/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:05 AM
MET WITH:SUNETHRA IPALAWATTETIME COMPLETED:
12:49 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Infant sustained unexplained injuries while in care
Parent was not notified of child's incident
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 04/27/2022 at 11:05am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laticia Thompson conducted an unannounced visit to THE BEGINNING MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE INC. LPA met with SUNETHRA IPALAWATTE (Director). LPA advised the Director of the reason for the visit today is to deliver the findings of the complaint received on 02/02/2022, regarding the allegations referenced above. LPA observed 6 infants and 2 staff.

During the investigation of Allegation 1 and 2 referenced above revealed, there is not sufficient evidence to support nor deny that the allegations occurred. LPA interviewed parents, staff and Director and was unable to confirm that an Infant sustained unexplained injuries while in care and parent was not notified of child's incident , therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated
Unsubstantiated: A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the allegation occurred
The Licensee was advised that the Notice of Site Visit and a copy of this report must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lisa RiosTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3072
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S ThompsonTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3048
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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