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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495422
Report Date: 05/07/2026
Date Signed: 05/07/2026 04:07:52 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
03/02/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Devon Carus
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20260302153235
FACILITY NAME:REDONDO BEACH MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197495422
ADMINISTRATOR:ELIANA CARBAJALFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:22410 PALOS VERDES BLVDTELEPHONE:
(310) 316-6759
CITY:TORRANCESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90505
CAPACITY:122CENSUS: 48DATE:
05/07/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Mary Mellone, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
04:07 PM
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Facility did not report disease outbreak to authorized representatives of day care children

Unqualified staff were providing care to day care children without supervision by a qualified staff
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On 5/7/2026, 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 Mary Mellone, Licensee. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the facility and observed 48 children & 7 staff.

On 3/2/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted a complaint initial visit regarding the above-mentioned allegations. LPA met with Kassandra Herrera, Director. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and observed 51 children in care.

LPA Carus conducted an interview with the Director, and 8 staff. Additionally, LPA requested a copy of the facility roster, and reviewed files pertinent to the investigation.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Devon Carus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/07/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/07/2026
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-20260302153235
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: 05/07/2026
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On 4/13/2026, and 4/20/2026 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: 05/07/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/07/2026
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