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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 406217338
Report Date: 07/15/2026
Date Signed: 07/15/2026 11:45:49 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/14/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Elizabeth George
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20260514090326
FACILITY NAME:DANDY LION MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
406217338
ADMINISTRATOR:VARALAKSHMI DURAIFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:1089 BADEN AVENUETELEPHONE:
(510) 480-7405
CITY:GROVER BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93433
CAPACITY:50CENSUS: 24DATE:
07/15/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:40 AM
MET WITH:Rhonda ToddTIME COMPLETED:
12:05 PM
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1. Staff interacted inappropriately in front of daycare children
2. Staff are operating out of ratio
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On July 15, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth George conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver the findings regarding an investigation of the above-mentioned allegations. LPA met with Interim Director, Rhonda Todd, and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the director, toured the interior and exterior of the child care center. LPA observed 24 children in the care of 4 staff at the time of inspection.

The investigation included three unannounced inspections, LPAs’ observations, record reviews, and a review of the staff and parent handbooks. The investigation also included interviews with parents of children in care, as well as interviews with staff.

Interviews conducted with parents revealed that they are happy with the care and supervision their children receive at the center. Parents shared no concerns regarding teachers behaving inappropriately in front of children. Based on LPAs' observations during the inspections, the center was operating within the required staff to child ratios. Continued on 9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth George
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2026
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 17-CC-20260514090326
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: DANDY LION MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 406217338
VISIT DATE: 07/15/2026
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Staff interviewed indicated that they work together as a team to ensure ongoing supervision of the children throughout the day. Staff stated they have not witnessed any inappropriate behavior by other staff members in front of children and reported that appropriate conduct is consistently maintained while performing their duties.

Based on the information obtained, there was not sufficient evidence to support that staff interacted inappropriately in front of daycare children and that staff are operating out of ratio. Although the allegations may have occurred or may be valid, the preponderance of evidence standard was not met. Therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

No deficiencies were issued during this inspection.

A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted, appeal rights given and report was reviewed with Interim Director, Rhonda Todd.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth George
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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