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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198002033
Report Date: 03/13/2025
Date Signed: 03/13/2025 11:30:28 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
12/17/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Randy Derraco
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 54-CC-20241217145617
FACILITY NAME:MARINA MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198002033
ADMINISTRATOR:CANDYCE BRIZZOLARAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2301 XIMENO AVETELEPHONE:
(562) 494-4641
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90815
CAPACITY:45CENSUS: 39DATE:
03/13/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Director - Candyce BrizzolaraTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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Staff hit child in care - personal rights
Staff yell at children in care - personal rights
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) R. Derraco conducted an unannounced complaint inspection at the above mentioned address on 03/13/25. LPA arrived at the facility at 9:30 AM and was met by Director Candyce Brizzolara, who guided analyst on a tour. LPA observed 5 additional adults and 39 children in care. LPA observed the facility to be clean and free of defects.

The purpose of this visit is to deliver complaint findings to the above mentioned allegations. Throughout the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, obtained documents, and made observations. Individuals interviewed state that they do not have any concerns with how children are treated by staff. One individual states they do have concerns on how a child is being treated, however the concern are unrelated to the above mentioned allegations. Individuals interviewed state that the classroom is split into two groups, however both groups share the same classroom space. Director explained that when one group is indoors, then the other group is using the outdoor play area. The only time that both groups are together in one room (page 1 of 2)
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2025
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 54-CC-20241217145617
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: MARINA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198002033
VISIT DATE: 03/13/2025
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is during nap time. During rainy days, the second group uses the separate classroom across the hall from the main classroom. Individuals interviewed did not express any fear or negativity towards the staff caring for children. Individuals interviewed corroborated that redirection is used when dealing with children expressing difficult behavior. Individuals interviewed state they have not observed anything concerning with other staff members. During the interview process, S1, S2 and A1 confirmed that an interaction took place off site, during non school hours. Though the issues brought up from the interaction are concerning, they are also subjective. individuals interviewed were unable to corroborate that staff hit day care child and staff yell at children in care. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.

Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Candyce Brizzolara.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/13/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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