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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 414001945
Report Date: 12/10/2025
Date Signed: 12/10/2025 01:21:17 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/23/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Luis Gomez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 05-CC-20250923083354
FACILITY NAME:LAKEVIEW MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
414001945
ADMINISTRATOR:FRANKEL, TAMIRFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1950 BEACH PARK BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(650) 578-9532
CITY:FOSTER CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94404
CAPACITY:42CENSUS: 9DATE:
12/10/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:05 AM
MET WITH:Sheila Bramhe, Maria ArandaTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Unqualified staff are providing care and supervision to children in care
Staff did not maintain proper teacher-child ratios
Director or substitute director is on facility premises during operating hours
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On 12/10/2025 at 9:05AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luis Gomez met with Teacher, Maria Aranda. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, complaint inspection. The Director, Tamir Frankel and Licensee, Sheila Bramhe, arrived during inspection. Present was director, licensee and 4 staff caring for 9 children. LPA inspection facility for health and safety hazards.

LPA reminded licensee, constant supervision of children in care must be maintained at all times. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued during inspection.

During the course of this investigation, site observations were conducted on 9/29/2025 and 12/10/2025. A review of facility records was complete, which includes the staff files, children files, sign-in sheets, and staff/ parent handbooks. LPA conducted interviews with licensee, director, staff, and children. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.)
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luis Gomez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2025
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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/23/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Luis Gomez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 05-CC-20250923083354

FACILITY NAME:LAKEVIEW MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
414001945
ADMINISTRATOR:FRANKEL, TAMIRFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1950 BEACH PARK BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(650) 578-9532
CITY:FOSTER CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94404
CAPACITY:42CENSUS: DATE:
12/10/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:05 AM
MET WITH:Sheila Bramhe, Maria ArandaTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff commingled different components in one classroom
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 12/10/2025 at 9:05AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luis Gomez met with Teacher, Maria Aranda. The purpose of today’s inspection was explained and was for an unannounced, complaint inspection. The Director, Tamir Frankel and Licensee, Sheila Bramhe, arrived during inspection. Present was director, licensee and 4 staff caring for 9 children. LPA inspection facility for health and safety hazards.

LPA reminded licensee, constant supervision of children in care must be maintained at all times. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued during inspection.

During the course of this investigation, site observations were conducted on 9/29/2025 and 12/10/2025. A review of facility records was complete, which includes the staff files, children files, sign-in sheets, and staff/ parent handbooks. LPA conducted interviews with licensee, director, staff, and children. (REFER TO LIC9099C, FOR CONT.)
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luis Gomez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 5
Control Number 05-CC-20250923083354
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: LAKEVIEW MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 414001945
VISIT DATE: 12/10/2025
NARRATIVE
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Regarding the allegation of staff is commingled different components in one classroom; Based on evidence collected, LPA determined allegation made is valid.

The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Title 22, California Code of Regulations (CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1) is being cited on attached LIC9099D.

The notice of site visit was provided to the facility. Website for Forms and Regulations: www.ccld.ca.gov. Appeal rights were provided to licensee.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luis Gomez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 05-CC-20250923083354
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

FACILITY NAME: LAKEVIEW MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 414001945
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/10/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/19/2025
Section Cited
HSC
1596.955
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§1596.955 (5) The toddler program is conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children... This requirement was not met as evidence by:
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Facility will submit written plan to the Department, showing staff / child assignment, with constant, full day separation by the due date: 12/19/2025.
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Based on evidence collected, LPA determined allegation made is valid. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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Proof of correction will be submitted to the Department via email.
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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: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luis Gomez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2025
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Control Number 05-CC-20250923083354
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN BRUNO CC RO, 851 TRAEGER AVE., SUITE 360
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
FACILITY NAME: LAKEVIEW MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 414001945
VISIT DATE: 12/10/2025
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Regarding the allegation of unqualified staff are providing care and supervision to children in care; Based on evidence collected, LPA was unable to determine if allegation made is valid. During inspection, LPA observed staff present have proof of qualifications in facility files.

Regarding the allegation of staff do not maintain proper teacher-child ratios; Based on evidence collected, LPA was unable to determine if allegation made is valid. During inspection, LPA observed facility operating within proper teacher-child ratio in preschool and toddler classrooms.

Regarding the allegation of director or substitute director is on facility premises during operating hours; LPA was unable to determine if this allegation is valid. Per director, when he leaves facility extended period of time, a qualified teacher is present onsite.

Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated.

LPA conducted exit interview with Licensee. Report was explained and Notice of Site Visit was posted during inspection.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Marie Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Luis Gomez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/10/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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