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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495466
Report Date: 01/29/2026
Date Signed: 01/29/2026 04:16:12 PM

Unsubstantiated


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
12/17/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Lisa Clayton
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20251217151725
FACILITY NAME:MAR VISTA MONTESSORI SCHOOL & INFANT CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197495466
ADMINISTRATOR:EVELINA SOWAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:3863 GRAND VIEW BLVDTELEPHONE:
(310) 391-0630
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90066
CAPACITY:97CENSUS: 27DATE:
01/29/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:EVELINA SOWA, DIRECTOR/LICENSEETIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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PERSONAL RIGHTS: Staff do not ensure the day care center is clean and sanitary
PERSONAL RIGHTS: Staff do not keep the facility free of odor
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On 01/29/2026, LPA Clayton conducted an unannounced visit to the Mar Vista Montessori School and Infant Center, to deliver the findings on a complaint. LPA Clayton was greeted by Licensee/Director Evelina Sowa. LPA Clayton toured the facility for a Health and Safety inspection and observed 27 preschool children in care, being cared for and supervised by 8 fingerprint cleared staff.

On 12/17/2025, the El Segundo Child Care Regional Office (ESCCRO) received a complaint alleging:
PERSONAL RIGHTS: Staff do not ensure the day care center is clean and sanitary
PERSONAL RIGHTS: Staff do not keep the facility free of odor

On 12/19/2025, LPA Clayton toured the CCC inside and outside for a Health and Safety Inspection and observed 17 preschool children being cared for by 7 fingerprint cleared staff. Director forwarded LPA Clayton copies of the facility roster and Personnel roster via email. LPA Clayton observed the dog mentioned in the complaint allegations laying on the floor in the hallway.


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

DATE: 01/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2026
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-20251217151725
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: MAR VISTA MONTESSORI SCHOOL & INFANT CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495466
VISIT DATE: 01/29/2026
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LPA Clayton conducted an investigation which included facility inspections, observations, and interviews. LPA Clayton interviewed staff who reported that the dog mentioned in the complaint allegations “had an accident” in the infant classroom, which was cleaned up immediately. LPA Clayton inspected the cleaning products used at the Center and observed cleaning solution of detergent and water, and bleach and water, as described in Title 22 Regulations.

Based on LPA’s observations and record review the allegations of Personal Rights are UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Evelina Sowa. LPA Clayton posted a Notice of Site visit which is to remain posted for 30 days.

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

DATE: 01/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2026
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