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Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701242
Report Date: 09/11/2025
Date Signed: 09/11/2025 03:37:31 PM

Unsubstantiated


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
06/13/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Gloria Gonzalez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 20-CC-20250613162345
FACILITY NAME:FRENCH MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
376701242
ADMINISTRATOR:CLAUDIA HUERTAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4011 OHIO STREETTELEPHONE:
(619) 501-3787
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92104
CAPACITY:120CENSUS: 40DATE:
09/11/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
03:00 PM
MET WITH:Gaby BringasTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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Licensee did not provide a safe environment for children in care
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On 09/11/2025, at 3:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted a complaint inspection to deliver findings and met with Lead Teacher, Gaby Bringas regarding the above allegation. LPA advised Bringas of the purpose of the inspection and conducted a tour of the facility. There were forty (40) daycare children and eight (8) staff members present during the inspection.

On 06/13/2025, Community Care Licensing (CCL) received a complaint alleging Licensee did not provide a safe environment for children in care. During the course of the investigation interviews were conducted with the Licensee, the Director, 11 daycare children, 13 daycare parents, and 10 staff members. Staff denied the above allegation and stated that the facility ensures a safe environment for children in care. Staff stated that when there are challenging behaviors they have discussed with the authorized representative and behavior plans have been put in place and resources were provided. Staff stated they provide a safe and healthful environment for children in care.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2025
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 20-CC-20250613162345
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: FRENCH MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701242
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2025
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Based on LPA's interviews conducted and records reviewed, there was no conclusive evidence regarding the allegation that Licensee did not provide a safe environment for children in care. Due to a lack of preponderance of evidence and conflicting statements, the above allegation is deemed, Unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint 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 alleged violation did or did not occur.

A copy of this report and a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given to Lead Teacher and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. LPA observed LIC 9213 was posted. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

No deficiencies cited.

An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with Lead Teacher, Gaby Bringas.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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