304370064-5-30-2019-06-CC-JHAN-BD23J9-20190610181709

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370064
Report Date: 05/30/2019
Date Signed: 05/30/2019 11:26:22 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
05/07/2019 and conducted by Evaluator Andrea Taylor

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20190507131257

FACILITY NAME:	AMERIMONT ACADEMY, INC		FACILITY NUMBER:	304370064
ADMINISTRATOR:	TAHAN, JULIANA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	490 ANAHEIM HILLS ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(714) 974-4664
CITY:	ANAHEIM HILLS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92807
CAPACITY:	130	CENSUS: 63	DATE:	05/30/2019
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Juliana Tahan-Director		TIME COMPLETED:	11:45 AM

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Facility is operating out of ratio.
Staff left children unsupervised.

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The purpose of this inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation of the facility. On 5/7/19 a complaint was filed with the Licensing office. Census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 8 preschool staff and 57 preschool children, 2 toddler option staff, 6 toddler option children and the director. A review of staff criminal clearance records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Taylor made an initial complaint inspection on 5/15/19. LPA obtained attendance records, children's roster, incident reports and interviewed 4 staff members during the 5/15/19 inspection.
During the investigation LPA reviewed sign in and out records for children and staff which show there were more staff than necessary to maintain ratio for the period of time LPA reviewed. No disclosure of classes out of ratio was disclosed during interviews. LPA made 2 separate visits and the classrooms were all within ratio requirements. The allegation of out of ratio is found to be Unsubstantiated.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2807
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Taylor	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2820
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/30/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2019

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-20190507131257

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: AMERIMONT ACADEMY, INC	FACILITY NUMBER: 304370064
	VISIT DATE: 05/30/2019

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During the investigation it was discovered the allegation of lack of supervise arose from viewing the video camera for the classroom. When observing the video of the classroom the restroom cannot be observed for privacy reasons. From the video it cannot be seen if the staff went into the restroom or stand in the doorway. LPA conducted interviews and it was disclosed the staff sit on a chair in the doorway so they can supervise the classroom as well as the children in the restroom. LPA Taylor observed the chair in the doorway of the restroom upon entering the classroom. LPA Taylor observed the staff sit in the chair and the line of supervision is within regulations for both the classroom and the restroom. It was disclosed there is a second staff in the classroom. This allegation lack of supervision is found to be Unsubstantiated.

Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.

An exit interview was completed. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Licensing office within 15 business days.

The facility representative was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. The “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Judy Hanson	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2807
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Taylor	TELEPHONE: (714) 703-2820
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/30/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2019

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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