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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343621676
Report Date: 07/25/2022
Date Signed: 07/25/2022 11:57:57 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/17/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Nola Maestas
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 53-CC-20220617135158
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE FLOWERS MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
343621676
ADMINISTRATOR:YIP, BONNIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:7218 LAGUNA BLVDTELEPHONE:
(916) 684-5510
CITY:ELK GROVESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95758
CAPACITY:177CENSUS: 50DATE:
07/25/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Ana OrtegaTIME COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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Staff inappropriately spoke to day care child while in care.
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On 07/25/2022, Licensing Program Analyst Katy Maestas (LPA) conducted an unannounced field visit to deliver the findings for the above allegation. LPA arrived at the facility and was met by Assistant Director, Ana Ortega. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entrance. LPA toured the facility and observed 50 children being supervised by 6 teachers. LPA determined through accessing Guardian that all required adults were background cleared.

Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA reviewed the facility’s file, collected documents pertaining to the allegation, and conducted observations and interviews. It was alleged that a personal rights violation occurred when a day care child was inappropriately spoken to while in care. Interviews with staff did not reveal corroboration for an inappropriate conversation but rather, a Mandated Reporter duty. The child was not interviewed by LPA due to parental discretion.

Continued on 9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jeanne SmithTELEPHONE: (916) 208-4405
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nola MaestasTELEPHONE: 916-926-9100
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/25/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/25/2022
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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Control Number 53-CC-20220617135158
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE 250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE FLOWERS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 343621676
VISIT DATE: 07/25/2022
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Based on interviews, observations, documentation, and other information gathered, there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove or negate the allegation, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with the Assisstant Director and Appeal Rights were provided. A Notice of Site Visit was posted by LPA and this shall remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Jeanne SmithTELEPHONE: (916) 208-4405
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nola MaestasTELEPHONE: 916-926-9100
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/25/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/25/2022
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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