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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370495
Report Date: 06/18/2024
Date Signed: 06/18/2024 03:01:49 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
04/03/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Aiddee Nunez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20240403092541
FACILITY NAME:IRVINE MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
304370495
ADMINISTRATOR:CABRERA, RUBYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:17575 CARTWRIGHT ROADTELEPHONE:
(949) 752-7217
CITY:IRVINESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92614
CAPACITY:197CENSUS: 77DATE:
06/18/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Director, Ruby Cabrera TIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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Facility staff are operating beyond the terms of the license
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Aiddee Nunez conducted an unannounced complaint investigation. This is a continuation of the investigation initiated on 04/09/2024. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Ruby Cabrera, to deliver complaint findings. The children were napping when census was taken and observed a total of 6 toddler age children in the toddler option program with 1 staff member. A total of 71 preschool age children with 7 staff members were observed in the preschool classrooms.

A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During today’s inspection the facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios

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Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2024
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 06-CC-20240403092541
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: IRVINE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370495
VISIT DATE: 06/18/2024
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On 04/03/24 the Orange County Child Care Office received a complaint alleging Facility staff are operating beyond the terms of the license. Reporting Party (PR) stated as of April 1, 2024, Child#1(C1) who is not 2 years old is officially in the 2 year classroom.

During the investigation, LPA interviewed 4 staff members, obtain a copy of the children's roster, and reviewed children’s files.

On 4/9/24 LPA Nunez interviewed 4 staff members. 3 out of 4 staff members stated C1 was placed in the 2 year old classroom on April 1, 2024. Staff#4 (S4) stated C1 is going to turn 2 on April 19. Staff#3 (S3) stated the youngest child in their classroom is C1 that will be turning 2 years old on April 19. S3 stated C1 was placed in the 2 year old classroom due to C1’s parent liking a certain teacher in the classroom. Staff#2(S2) stated that C1 was placed in the 2 year old classroom because S2 thought C1’s birthday was on March 19 and S2 believed that C1 was already 2 years old.

On 4/9/24 LPA Nunez reviewed C1’s file and it was confirmed that C1 is under 2 years old. LPA Nunez also obtained a copy of the children’s roster and it is confirmed that C1’s name is on the 2 year old classroom roster.

LPA Nunez was not able to interview children in the 2 year old classroom due to their age and being non-verbal.

On 6/12/24 LPA attempted to interview 8 parents however only 2 parents were available for interviews. The 2 parents were satisfied with the childcare center.



Based on staff interviews and record reviewed it has been determined that the Facility staff operating beyond the terms of the license. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division & Chapter 12, is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D for the deficiency Section 101161(a) Limitations on Capacity.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Ruby Cabrera. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with the posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 06-CC-20240403092541
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: IRVINE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370495
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/18/2024
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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Section Cited
CCR
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101161 Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status (a) A licensee shall not operate a childcare center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.

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On 4/9/24 the director stated C1 will be moved to the toddler option program classroom on the next day, 4/10/24. The director will provide a written statement by the POC due date.
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Based on interviews and record reviews, facility enrolled C1 who was under the age of 2 years old (infant) in the 2 year old classroom. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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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: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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