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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406204107
Report Date: 04/17/2023
Date Signed: 04/21/2023 04:20:27 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 04/21/2023 04:20 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117



FACILITY NAME:DANDY LION MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
406204107
ADMINISTRATOR:ANN BALASURIYAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1089 BADEN AVE.TELEPHONE:
(805) 481-1735
CITY:GROVER BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93433
CAPACITY:50CENSUS: DATE:
04/17/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:01 PM
MET WITH:Rhonda ToddTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On 4/17/23, at 12:01 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley made an unannounced Case Management Inspection (Deficiencies) at the abovementioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Rhonda Todd, the Head Teacher of the CCC and explained the nature of the inspection. LPA notes 34 children are present during the Inspection.

The Case Management Inspection is to address children previously in care, C1 and C2, being disenrolled from the CCC following an incident which occurred on or about 1/17/23, where C3 tried to place a hand down the back of C1’s pants into the underwear while children played in the CCC’s playground area. The incident was witnessed by C2. The Authorized Representative of C1 and C2, herein P1, contacted the CCC and informed of the incident. Further, P1 informed CCC staff C1 and C2 would be held out of the CCC until staff members were about to create a setting where C1 and C2 would not be inappropriately touched by C3 and/or C3 was no longer attending the CCC. The incident was brought to the attention of CCLD in the form of a complaint. Additionally, P1 posted an unfavorable review concerning the CCC on a local website (Yelp).

P1 and the children's other parent met with the CCC Administration following the incident. Factors to mitigate C3's inappropriate contact with C1 and C2 was not fully addressed or explored. C3 also remained enrolled in the CCC. The CCC's Administration informed P1 C1 and C2’s enrollment had ceased, and spaces previously held by C1 and C2 at the CCC had been filled by other children. In essence, C1 and C2 could no longer attend the CCC. The fact that P1 had filed a complaint was also discussed during the meeting.

The CCC’s Admission Agreement notes parents of child in care are to provide at least 30 days written notice before withdrawing their children from the CCC. Written notices was not given by the parents of C1 and C2, however the children were disenrolled from the CCC. Further, tuition was current for the children. P1 wanted C1 and C2 to remain in the CCC and the Administration of the facility to attempt to create an action plan and environment which lessened the likelihood of C3 being aggressive towards C1 or C2. It should be noted
(CONT. LIC 809-C)
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvin BaddleyTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4697
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/16/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: DANDY LION MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 406204107
VISIT DATE: 04/17/2023
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 CCC staff described C1 and C2 as playful and active.

The CCC showed no cause in disenrolling C1 or C2 from the CCC. The actions of the disenrolling C1 and C2 CCC look to be discriminatory, retaliatory and in response to the complaint to CCLD and to P1's unfavorable review of the CCC posted on the local website.

A Type B Deficiency is being cited based on LPAs' observation, interviews, record reviews pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations (refer to LIC 809-D). Licensee was provided a copy of their Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. A Notice of Site visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days or a civil penalty of $100 may apply.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative Rhonda Todd.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvin BaddleyTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4697
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 04/21/2023 04:20 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117


FACILITY NAME: DANDY LION MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 406204107

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/17/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/01/2023
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At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include...To complain to the local licensing office and inspect the child care center without discrimination or retaliation This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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CCC Adminstator to provided CCLD in write a protocal on disenrolling children in care from the CCC. The aforementioned needs to be forwarded to CCLD (elvin.baddley @dss.ca.gov or Regional Office address via USPS) no later than 5/1/23 at 5:00 PM.
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C1 and C2 were disenrolled from the CCC, without cause, following a complaint received by CCLD on 1/23/23. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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: Maria MuellerTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elvin BaddleyTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4697
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/16/2023
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