376700282-4-15-2026-51-CC-KLAE-DTUQET-20260507120652

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700282
Report Date: 04/15/2026
Date Signed: 04/15/2026 01:37:21 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/04/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Mahjoba Mohsini

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20260204152542

FACILITY NAME:	MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF KEARNY MESA		FACILITY NUMBER:	376700282
ADMINISTRATOR:	AMITHA PERUSINGHE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3411 SANDROCK ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(858) 505-0332
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92123
CAPACITY:	57	CENSUS: 29	DATE:	04/15/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:20 AM
MET WITH:	Amitha Perusinghe		TIME COMPLETED:	11:45 AM

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Facility operates out of ratio
Due to lack of supervision child was injured
Staff do not serve food of the quality necessary to meet the needs of the children

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On 4/15/2026 at 10:20 AM, LPA Mahjoba Mohsini conducted an unannounced complaint visit for the complaint received on 2/4/26 for the purpose of delivering findings on the above referenced allegations. Upon arrival, LPA met with the the director Amitha Perusinghe. A tour of the facility was conducted, and LPA observed 29 children with 5 staff as follows:

Room 3: 18 children with 2 staff: Maria Morales, and Fernanda Morales (Aide)
Room 4: 11 children with 3 staff: Priyadharshani Wickramaratne, Lorena Martinez (Aide) and Kelly Barcellos

It was alleged that Facility operates out of ratio. Based on interviews, review of attendance records, staffing schedules, and observations made during the visits, the allegation was not corroborated. Staff, parents and children expressed no concerns regarding supervision levels or staffing. Although commingling was observed and cited, no evidence indicated that the facility was operating out of ratio. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Keturah Lane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahjoba Mohsini
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/15/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/15/2026

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 51-CC-20260204152542

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF KEARNY MESA	FACILITY NUMBER: 376700282
	VISIT DATE: 04/15/2026

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It was alleged that Child sustained injuries due to lack of supervision. Based on Interviews with staff, parents and children, as well as a review of incident documentation, the allegation was not corroborated. No reports or observations suggested injuries resulting from inadequate supervision. Minor peer-to-peer incidents were described as typical for the age group, with no pattern indicating neglect or unsafe practices. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated.

It was alleged that staff do not serve quality food to meet the needs of the children. Interviews with staff, parents, children and observations conducted during the course of the investigation did not support this allegation. Children reported enjoying a variety of meals, and LPA observed normal meal participation, including requests for additional servings. Staff reported that children’s food preferences vary, but no concerns were identified regarding food quality or adequacy. The review of menus showed meals consistent with program requirements. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated.

Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred, therefore the above allegations are found to be Unsubstantiated.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Amitha Perusinghe. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days

SUPERVISORS NAME: Keturah Lane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahjoba Mohsini
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/15/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/15/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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