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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700140
Report Date: 09/30/2021
Date Signed: 09/30/2021 12:47:49 PM



STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/01/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Nancy Diaz
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20210901164249
FACILITY NAME:MONTESSORI EAST COUNTY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376700140
ADMINISTRATOR:ANDREA LAUBFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:9840 MAINE AVENUETELEPHONE:
(619) 561-0902
CITY:LAKESIDESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92040
CAPACITY:102CENSUS: DATE:
09/30/2021
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:10 PM
MET WITH:Suzanne SimonTIME COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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Masks are not being worn at the day care.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 9/30/21 at 12:10pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nancy Diaz conducted an unannounced site inspection. The purpose of this inspection is to deliver the findings to the above allegation. LPA met and tour the facility with lead staff Suzanne Simon.
On 9/3/21, during the initial complaint inspection, LPA Nancy Diaz observed all 51 children present not wearing a face mask/covering. LPA observed all staff wearing masks. Site Director Andrea Laub stated that she is aware of the current state mandates about face coverings/masks but is currently not enforcing it.
Based on LPAs observations and interview with the director, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore the findings is substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 is being cited on the attached lic 9099D.
Exit interview was conducted. Appeal rights were discussed and a written copy was provided. Notice of Site Visit was observed posted. This notice shall remain posted for 30 days.
Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tashima DanielTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2242
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy DiazTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2207
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2021
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 51-CC-20210901164249
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI EAST COUNTY PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700140
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/30/2021
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
10/04/2021
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)
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PERSONAL RIGHTS
To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Director will submit a letter to parents informing them that face masks are mandatory. Letter to be distributed to parents on or before 10/4/21. Director will also make disposable masks available to the children upon entering the classroom if needed. A copy of this letter and photo proof of masks for children will be provided to the Department by 10/4/21.
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Based on LPA's interview with the director and observation of 51 children indoors who were not wearing face coverings and Licensee not enforcing the use of face masks/coverings of children. This is an immediate hazard to the health of children due to the COVID-19 pandemic which is currently on the rise.
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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: Tashima DanielTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2242
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nancy DiazTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2207
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2021
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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