300606919-11-2-2021-06-CC-JHAN-C8ETHA-20211103144423

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 300606919
Report Date: 11/02/2021
Date Signed: 11/02/2021 10:53:34 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/07/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Cindy Nguyen

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20211007124159

FACILITY NAME:	UNIVERSITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF IRVINE - INFANT		FACILITY NUMBER:	300606919
ADMINISTRATOR:	MC GREGOR, CECELIA		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	101 RUSSELL PLACE		TELEPHONE:	(949) 854-6030
CITY:	IRVINE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92617
CAPACITY:	40	CENSUS: 35	DATE:	11/02/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:05 AM
MET WITH:	Director, Cecelia Mc Gregor		TIME COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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Facility not properly preparing food in result of food poisoning.

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nguyen conducted an unannounced investigate the above allegation. This is a continuation of the investigation initiated on 10/12/2021. LPA met with the director, Cecelia McGregor and informed the purpose of the investigation inspection. At 10:05am, census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 4 infant staff with 11 infant children, and 6 toddler staff with 24 toddler children. A review of staff criminal records indicates all facility staff or individuals who require caregiver background checks have received a criminal record clearance or exemption and a child abuse index clearance.

On 10/07/2021 a complaint was filed with the Department alleging that facility was not preparing food properly in result of food poisoning. In addition to receiving a complaint, the director self-reported the incident on 10/07/21 documenting the parent’s concern. During the investigation LPA conducted 2 physical plant inspection, interviewed 5 staff members, 7 parents, obtained facility illness notices, school policy, menus, and a copy of the children's roster. Continued on Page 2

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2807
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Nguyen	TELEPHONE: (714) 296-3608
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/02/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2021

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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Control Number 06-CC-20211007124159

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: UNIVERSITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF IRVINE - INFANT	FACILITY NUMBER: 300606919
	VISIT DATE: 11/02/2021

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Complainant alleged that Child #1 (C1) threw up and the “meat looked pink, like raw”. When looked at the menu to see what C1 had for lunch on that day, it was meatballs. All staff interviewed denied ever serving raw meatballs to the children. Staff #2 (S2) stated that the meatballs served to children come prepackaged and are fully cooked. After heating the meatballs, the infant staff cut the meatballs into small pieces for the infants and toddlers to eat. S2 sated there is no way the child can get sick from the raw meatballs, because the meatballs come fully cooked. All staff interviewed also stated many children (among several schools) and the staff were all served the meatballs. No one else reported any issue with the meatballs or any other food served. S1 reported that the week prior, several children were sent home due to a stomach flu. All parents interviewed did not express any concerns with the food served to children or have any other issue with any staff at the facility. Parents stated they would recommend facility to others.

Based on LPA observations, document reviews and interviews which were conducted, the preponderance of evidence was not met, therefore the above allegation is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Exit interview was conducted with Director, Cecelia McGregor. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. Director was informed that the notice of site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. Director 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2807
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cindy Nguyen	TELEPHONE: (714) 296-3608
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/02/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/02/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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