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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494880
Report Date: 12/11/2024
Date Signed: 12/20/2024 06:58:10 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 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
10/07/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Lisa Clayton
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20241007130323
FACILITY NAME:VERMONT MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
197494880
ADMINISTRATOR:SILVIA FLORES RODRIGUEZFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:8300 VERMONT AVENUETELEPHONE:
(323) 549-4570
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90044
CAPACITY:26CENSUS: DATE:
12/11/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:SILVIA RODRIGUEZ, DIRECTORTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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PERSONAL RIGHTS: Staff handled infant in care in a rough manner
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 12/11/2024 LPA Clayton conducted an unannounced visit to deliver the findings on the above allegation(s). LPA was greeted by Director Silvia Rodriguez. LPA Clayton toured the CCC inside and outside for Health & Safety inspection. LPA Clayton observed 26 infants, being supervised, and cared for by 6 fingerprint cleared staff.

On 10/07/2024 ESCCRO received a complaint alleging the following:
• Staff handled infant in care in a rough manner

On 10/10/2024 LPA Clayton conducted an unannounced 10-day inspection, advised Director Silvia of the complaint allegations, toured the facility for Health and Safety, interviewed staff, obtained copies of the Childcare Facility Roster and Personnel Roster including contact information.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20241007130323
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: VERMONT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494880
VISIT DATE: 12/11/2024
NARRATIVE
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On 12/11/2024 LPA Clayton returned to the CCC and conducted more staff interviews.

Based on information obtained during the investigation that included interviews with witnesses, parents and staff it has been determined that S4 handled a child in care in a rough manner, violating his personal rights. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the allegations of a Personal Rights Violation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A Type A Violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 section 101223 (a) (1) (3) is cited on the attached LIC 9099-D.

Upon receipt the Director is to:

· provide parents of currently enrolled children and parents of children enrolled over the next 12 months with a copy of this Licensing Report and a copy of the Type A violation (Deficiencies & Plans Of Correction (POC’s) page)


· have the above-mentioned parents sign the LIC 9224
· maintain a signed LIC 9224 in the children’s files

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with Director Silvia, and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided.

LPA Clayton posted a notice of site visit which must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2024
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Control Number 30-CC-20241007130323
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: VERMONT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494880
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/11/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
12/11/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(1)(3)
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101223 (a) (1) (3) Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with.......(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, …….or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping…….

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Director will ensure that all children are treated with dignity and respect and are handled and care for appropriately. Director and staff will watch the Personal Rights video on the CCC Licensing website and submit a written declaration of understanding of Personal Rights in childcare to the Department
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by; LPA Clayton interviews with staff and a Witness that S4 handled children in a rough manner, violating his personal rights which poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
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no later than December 21, 2024.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2024
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