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Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191201656
Report Date: 11/25/2024
Date Signed: 11/25/2024 10:02:33 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/22/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Elicia Calvillo
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20241122131908
FACILITY NAME:CASA MONTESSORI, INCFACILITY NUMBER:
191201656
ADMINISTRATOR:CONSUELO VALERAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:17633 LASSEN STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 886-7922
CITY:NORTHRIDGESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91325
CAPACITY:72CENSUS: DATE:
11/25/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
07:50 AM
MET WITH:Monet Montclaire, PrincipalTIME COMPLETED:
10:15 AM
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Facility is using furniture that is not age appropriate for the children in care
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On 11/25/2024 at 7:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elicia Calvillo conducted a complaint visit to investigate and deliver findings on the above allegation. LPA identified self and met with Monet Montclair, Principal who allowed entry into the facility and provided LPA a guided tour of the inside and outside of the facility. Upon arrival there were 2 children and 2 staff.

During today’s visit, LPA addressed the allegation that the facility is using furniture that is not age appropriate for the children in care. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA obtained the Child Care Facility Roster, interviewed Principal, and observed the facility classrooms and outdoor play yard.

Information provided by the Reporting Party (RP) indicates that the facility is using furniture that is not age appropriate for the children in care.

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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elicia Calvillo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2024
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 58-CC-20241122131908
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: CASA MONTESSORI, INC
FACILITY NUMBER: 191201656
VISIT DATE: 11/25/2024
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Principal disclosed that they are making improvements to the facility and are looking into replacing the outdoor play yard table and chairs (photo taken). They have not purchased a replacement and are searching for a table and chairs that is age appropriate for the ages of the children at the facility.

LPA observed Classroom #1, Classroom #2, Classroom #3, Classroom #5 and the outdoor play yard (photos taken) and found all the classrooms and outdoor play yard have age appropriate furniture for the ages served at the facility.

Based on LPA’s observations, interviews which were conducted, and record review, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted with Monet Montclair, Principal including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elicia Calvillo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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