334844868-6-24-2021-09-CC-AROS-C4B8J5-20210624223259

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334844868
Report Date: 06/24/2021
Date Signed: 06/24/2021 03:08:39 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/26/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Elyse Jones

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20210326163200

FACILITY NAME:	MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CORONA		FACILITY NUMBER:	334844868
ADMINISTRATOR:	VARMA, MAHIMA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	260 W. ONTARIO AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(951) 371-6731
CITY:	CORONA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92882
CAPACITY:	120	CENSUS: 54	DATE:	06/24/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:07 AM
MET WITH:	Mahima Varma,Licensee James Murillo, Interim Director		TIME COMPLETED:	03:35 PM

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Day care staff having an inappropriate relationship

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elyse Jones arrived at the facility for the purpose of concluding and delivering findings for a complaint investigation, regarding the above allegation. The complaint was initiated, via a tele inspection due to COVID-19 on March 20, 2021. LPA was given access to the facility, LPA toured the facility inside & outside and census were taken. Records were previously requested and interviews were conducted.

On March 26, 2021 a complaint was received alleging day care staff was having an inappropriate relationship with a child in care. It was reported that the day care staff would meet the child in the hallways and playground, was observed hugging closely, holding hands romantically, and was having conversations on an online conversation platform. It was also reported the staff would exchange gifts and notes with the child by leaving them around the facility and they would tell each other they love and miss each other.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron Ross	TELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elyse Jones	TELEPHONE: (951) 897-2468
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/24/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2021

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 09-CC-20210326163200

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CORONA	FACILITY NUMBER: 334844868
	VISIT DATE: 06/24/2021

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During the investigation it was disclosed that the staff was put on paid administrative leave immediately, pending further investigation. Interviews were conducted with all pertinent parties. Information obtained during such interviews were conflicting regarding the staff members conduct. The staff member denied the above allegation. LPA reviewed the facility’s personnel policy and it is unclear if the relationship between the staff member and child is a violation.

This agency has investigated the complaint alleging day care staff having an inappropriate relationship. Based on the interviews conducted, the review of pertinent documentation, and conflicting information, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the allegation 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.

Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and a Notice of Site Visit was provided to the Director. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron Ross	TELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elyse Jones	TELEPHONE: (951) 897-2468
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/24/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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