304371420-5-20-2026-06-CC-MMAE-DUWN38-20260610100554

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371420
Report Date: 05/20/2026
Date Signed: 05/20/2026 03:50:28 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 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
03/23/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Giselle Lucero

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20260323144949

FACILITY NAME:	MAGICAL STAR MONTESSORI-PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	304371420
ADMINISTRATOR:	VITHANAGE, IRA DAYANI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1636 WEST CATHERINE DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(714) 696-1241
CITY:	ANAHEIM	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92801
CAPACITY:	47	CENSUS: 19	DATE:	05/20/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:45 PM
MET WITH:	Director Ira Dayani Vithanage		TIME COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

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A staff slapped child's bottom
A staff tickles child in a inappropiate way

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giselle Lucero conducted an unannounced visit to deliver the findings for the above allegations. Upon arrival LPA met with Director Ira Dayani Vithanage. LPA observed a total of 19 preschool children in the classroom with 2 staff present.

A review of facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

The Department received a complaint on 03/23/2026 alleging (1) staff slapped child's bottom and (2) a staff tickled child in an inappropriate way.

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Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giselle Lucero
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/20/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/20/2026

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-20260323144949

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: MAGICAL STAR MONTESSORI-PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 304371420
	VISIT DATE: 05/20/2026

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The Reporting Party (RP) stated that Child #1 (C1) disclosed being slapped on the bottom by a staff member after accidentally dropping art materials. The RP also reported that C1 disclosed that while using the restroom, a staff member assisted with wiping and tickled C1 in the front private area. The RP clarified that they do not suspect sexual abuse or harassment; however, they were alarmed by C1’s disclosure regarding being tickled in the private area and expressed concern that this behavior was inappropriate. The RP was unable to identify the staff member involved.

LPA Lucero attempted to interview C1 regarding the allegations, however, C1 was not qualified for an interview.

As part of the investigation, LPA Lucero interviewed three staff members and three parents.

Staff interviewed denied the allegations, stating they have not observed any staff member hitting or slapping children. Staff also denied tickling children in their private areas and denied observing other staff engage in such behavior.

Parents interviewed reported no concerns regarding the day care.

LPA attempted to interview additional children, however, they were not qualified for interviews.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is no preponderance of evidence to support the allegations that (1) a staff member slapped a child on the bottom and (2) a staff member tickled a child in an inappropriate manner. Although the allegations may have occurred or may be valid, there is insufficient evidence to determine whether the alleged violations did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegations are determined to be Unsubstantiated.

Exit interview was conducted with Director Ira Dayani Vithanage. The Notice of Site Visit was posted.

End of Report.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giselle Lucero
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/20/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/20/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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