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Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371604
Report Date: 03/29/2024
Date Signed: 03/29/2024 03:56:23 PM

Substantiated


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
03/26/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Romelia M Castanon
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20240326094420
FACILITY NAME:CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTER OF YORBA LINDAFACILITY NUMBER:
304371604
ADMINISTRATOR:KEMPS, DISHNIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:17550 YORBA LINDA BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(714) 528-0831
CITY:YORBA LINDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92886
CAPACITY:62CENSUS: 15DATE:
03/29/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Huijun GeTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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Uncleared adult is providing care and supervision to day care children.
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On 03/29/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Romy Castanon made an unannounced complaint investigation visit that was received at the Orange County Regional Child Care Program Office on 03/26/2024. LPA met with Adult #1 (A1) Binbin “Vicky” Zhao and explained the reason for today’s visit. Observed at the time of the visit was a total of 15 preschool children and two (2) staff. Licensee Huijun Ge met with LPA later during the visit.
A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on 03/29/2024 indicates 3 out of 6 facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

On 03/26/2024, the Regional Office received a complaint report alleging there is uncleared adult is providing care and supervision to daycare children. The complaint stated Adult #1 (A1) was left alone in the classroom with infants and preschool children on 03/25/2024. Complaint stated A1 was alone in the classroom again on 03/26/2024 with preschool children. There was no contact information provided so LPA was unable to contact RP for details. (Continue to page 2)
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/29/2024
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-20240326094420
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: CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTER OF YORBA LINDA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371604
VISIT DATE: 03/29/2024
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During LPA’s initial visit on 03/29/2024, LPA interviewed A1. During the interview, A1 stated they work as the Licensee’s secretary. A1 stated their office is in Irvine, CA and their working hours are 9:00am-5:00pm. A1 states they are sent to the school on an “as needed” basis but has been at the campus this whole week to help. A1 states they help translate for the staff during tours, will open the gates for parents and any other office duties that are needed. A1 mentioned they were asked to work on site at the campus by the Licensee but declined the offer. A1 denied ever being alone with children on campus. During walk-through, LPA observed A1 enter one (1) preschool classroom that is connected to the infant room while children were present to speak to staff. A1 stated they stay in the office area. LPA asked if they supervise the sick children that need to be isolated in the office and they denied ever being left alone with children. LPA confirmed A1 was not listed on the Facility Personnel Report Summary. LPA checked two Licensing systems and there was no record of a background clearance or request for A1.

During interviews with four (4) staff members, 3 out of 4 staff stated they have observed A1 in the classroom with children present. 3 out of 4 staff members stated they have not observed A1 alone while caring for children. 3 out of 4 staff stated A1 has been covering staff breaks throughout the day.

Based on LPA’s observation, interview with A1 and four (4) staff, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation there is uncleared adult is providing care and supervision to daycare children is substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, 101170(e)(1) Criminal Record Clearance is being cited on the attached LIC9099D.

Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee shall have LIC9224 (Acknowledgement of Receipt) signed and kept in each child's file.

Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Huijun Ge. The Notice of Site Visit was posted. Facility representative was informed that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalty of $100. Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days.

End of Report

SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/29/2024
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Control Number 06-CC-20240326094420
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: CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTER OF YORBA LINDA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371604
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/29/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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04/01/2024
Section Cited
CCR
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101170(e)(1) Criminal Record Clearance. Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Licensee is going to register for Guardian access and review online user guides. A1 will get fingerprinted and will not have any interaction with the children in care until Licensee receives their clearance and is associated to their lciense. Licensee will send LPA a copy of A1's Guardian assocation by POC date.
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Based on LPA's observation, record review and interview with A1 and four staff, there is no criminal background check clearance for A1 (Binbin "Vicky" Zhao). This poses an immediate heath, safety or personal rights risk to the persons 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: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/29/2024
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