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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566215043
Report Date: 06/06/2025
Date Signed: 06/06/2025 10:38:59 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/26/2025 and conducted by Evaluator German Negrete
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20250326155831
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE SCHOLARS MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
566215043
ADMINISTRATOR:MARYROSE RUIZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6868 CAPRI AVE.TELEPHONE:
(805) 676-1488
CITY:VENTURASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93003
CAPACITY:180CENSUS: 86DATE:
06/06/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:02 AM
MET WITH:Ariana ResendizTIME COMPLETED:
11:01 AM
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Unsafe Toddler Playground Equipment Due to Mold Growth
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On 06/06/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) German Negrete conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to deliver the findings of the above-mentioned complaint that allegation received by the department on 03/26/2025. LPA met with Ariana Resendiz Director of the facility. At the time of the inspection, LPA noted 86 children and 12 staff providing care and supervision.

The investigation included LPAs observations from two unnounced inspections, reviewing children files. Additionally LPA conducted staff and director interviews. LPA also interviewed parent and family member of children currently enrolled. Additionally LPA reveiwed cleaning check list document.

Regarding the allegation Unsafe Toddler Playground Equipment Due to Mold Growth LPA interviewed multiple parents. The interviews revealed most parents believe the preschool does provide a safe sanitized cleaned environment for children in care. Continued on LIC9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German Negrete
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/06/2025
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 17-CC-20250326155831
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SCHOLARS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215043
VISIT DATE: 06/06/2025
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Every Parent interviewed stated they have never observed mold growth at the facility. Also most parent stated they would recommend this Child Care Center.

LPA conducted Director and staff interview. Director and staff stated they have not observed mold growth inside the facility or outside around the toddler play structure. Director and staff stated, they take multiple steps to clean at least once a day. Staff also stated, they take steps to sanitize play equipment. Additionally every staff stated they feel the center does create a safe and clean environment for the preschool children.

As stated, LPA inspected the buildings and grounds during two unannounced site inspections. LPA observed no mold on the toddler play ground during the site inspections. Additionally LPA took photos of the play structures the children utilize at this facility.

During the investigation LPA received and reviewed cleaning check list document. According to director the staff have to follow the cleaning check list. Additionally according to director, the play structures get a power wash at least once a year. The most recent power wash that occurred at the facilities play structures occurred on 3/30/2025.

Although the above allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated.

Exit Interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Ariana Resendiz .

Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted in a prominently public area for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German Negrete
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/06/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

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