197495422-1-16-2026-30-CC-MNEL-DQY43M-20260203174454

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495422
Report Date: 01/16/2026
Date Signed: 01/16/2026 03:31:30 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 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
11/14/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Devon Carus

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20251114090901

FACILITY NAME:	REDONDO BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197495422
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARY MELLONE		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	22410 PALOS VERDES BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(310) 316-6759
CITY:	TORRANCE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90505
CAPACITY:	122	CENSUS: 42	DATE:	01/16/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:15 PM
MET WITH:	Kassandra Herrera, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	03:31 PM

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Staff force a day care child to sleep

Licensee does not ensure day care children have access to running water

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On 1/16/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted a complaint subsequent visit regarding the above-mentioned allegations to deliver the findings. Upon arrival, LPA met with Kassandra Herrera, Director. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the facility and observed 42 children & 7 staff.

On 11/21/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Devon Carus, and Angela Luz conducted a complaint initial visit regarding the above-mentioned allegations. LPAs met with Mary Mellone, Licensee. LPAs explained the purpose of the inspection. LPAs toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and observed 42 children in care with 7 staff. LPAs Carus and Luz conducted interviews with 7 staff, and 6 children. Additionally, LPAs requested a copy of the facility roster.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Devon Carus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/16/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/16/2026

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 30-CC-20251114090901

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: REDONDO BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197495422
	VISIT DATE: 01/16/2026

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On 12/30/2025, 1/5/2026, and 1/9/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted additional interviews that included parents of children enrolled at the preschool.

Based on observations, interviews and evidence received during the investigation, the allegations are unsubstantiated. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the above alleged violations did or did not occur.

Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal rights were reviewed and provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Devon Carus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/16/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/16/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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