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Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334844868
Report Date: 02/11/2025
Date Signed: 02/11/2025 10:23:07 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/29/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Claudia Caywood
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20250129150624
FACILITY NAME:MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CORONAFACILITY NUMBER:
334844868
ADMINISTRATOR:VARMA, MAHIMAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:260 W. ONTARIO AVENUETELEPHONE:
(951) 371-6731
CITY:CORONASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92882
CAPACITY:120CENSUS: 50DATE:
02/11/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:25 AM
MET WITH:Dejah Hoxie, Administrative DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
10:35 AM
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Personal Rights- Staff exposed day care child to a known allergen.
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On 02/11/2025, at 09:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Caywood conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of concluding a complaint investigation. LPA met with administrative director, Dejah Hoxie, regarding the above listed allegation, which was received on 1/29/2025. During the visit, LPA toured the facility, took census, and spoke to the director regarding final finding.

Allegation: Staff exposed day care child to a known allergen.

During the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with staff and children and toured the facility. The following is a summary of the investigation findings:

It was alleged facility staff allowed a pet dog to visit the facility exposing a child to a known allergen. During pick-up, pertinent parties allege witnessing a crated dog behind the front desk.
(CONT. 9099-C)
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia Caywood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2025
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 09-CC-20250129150624
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CORONA
FACILITY NUMBER: 334844868
VISIT DATE: 02/11/2025
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 In addition, it was alleged, the dog walked down the facility halls and was heard barking. Staff stated they are not aware any child is allergic to dogs and no authorized representative made them aware of concerns of a child being allergic to dogs.

Based on interviews conducted, conflicting information was obtained from what was alleged. 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.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the administrative director, Dejah Hoxie.

A Notice of Site Visit was also provided and posted which must stay posted for 30 days.

THIS REPORT MUST BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, UPON THEIR REQUEST, FOR THREE YEARS.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gilbert Sena
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Claudia Caywood
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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