198021117-11-3-2023-33-CC-ACHO-CY4BE5-20231201000008

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021117
Report Date: 11/03/2023
Date Signed: 11/03/2023 02:30:07 PM

Substantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/26/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Veronica Martinez-Garza

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 33-CC-20231026100709

FACILITY NAME:	MODERN SCHOOLHOUSE, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198021117
ADMINISTRATOR:	ATHWAL, SUKHJIT		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	5117 EAGLE ROCK BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(408) 421-0352
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90041
CAPACITY:	48	CENSUS: 39	DATE:	11/03/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:05 AM
MET WITH:	Director/Owner Sukhjit Athwal		TIME COMPLETED:	02:45 PM

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Facility is operating beyond the terms of the license

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On 11/03/23 at 09:05 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced complaint investigation to the above allegation. Upon arrival LPA met with lead teacher SherieMae Robino, who stated that the designated lead teacher was on vacation and that the Director was not present due to a family emergency. LPA then met with the lead teacher for the preschool program, Destinee Morton who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Director Sukhjit Athwal arrived at approximately 09:45 a.m. and assisted LPA with the rest of the tour. This is a preschool program with a toddler component. LPA observed classroom #1: 9 toddlers with 2 staff, classroom #2: 9 toddlers with 2 staff, classroom #3:12 preschool children with 2 staff, and classroom #4: 9 preschool children with 1 staff.

According to the Reporting Party (RP), “Facility is operating beyond the terms of the license.”

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Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2023

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 33-CC-20231026100709

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MODERN SCHOOLHOUSE, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021117
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/03/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A 11/03/2023 Section Cited CCR 101161(a)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Per Director, attendance for children under 17 months will be placed on hold until they turn 18 months. Director will speak to parents during pick up regarding the terms of the license for the toddler program.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on staff interviews, children's records review, and LPAs personal observation, it has been determined that there are 4 children under 18 months attending the toddler program. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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	1 2 3 4 5 6 7		1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 33-CC-20231026100709

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: MODERN SCHOOLHOUSE, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021117
	VISIT DATE: 11/03/2023

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During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed Director, Staff 2 (S2 thru 6), reviewed children’s records, and obtained a copy of the children’s roster.

Allegation regarding- Facility is operating beyond the terms of the license. According to the Director, there are no children under 18 months attending the toddler program; however, staff interviews, children’s records review, and LPA’s personal observation, it has been determined that Child 1 (C1), C2, C3, and C4 are 17 months.

Based on interviews, children’s record review, and LPA’s observation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, the following deficiency are being cited (see attached 9099D).

Upon receipt, the Licensee shall post the “D” page of the Licensing report. This page shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parents/guardians of the children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parents/guardians of any children newly enrolled at the facility for the next 12 months. The LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports must be maintained in each child's file immediately upon receipt from the parent. LPA provided Licensee with a blank copy of the LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Suhkjit Athwal

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Chico
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/03/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/03/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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