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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566215633
Report Date: 08/16/2022
Date Signed: 08/16/2022 12:13:40 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 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
05/05/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Michael Mathew
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20220505153144
FACILITY NAME:OAK PARK TURNING POINT MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
566215633
ADMINISTRATOR:MARY GOSSETTFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5450 CHURCHWOOD DRIVETELEPHONE:
(818) 532-7006
CITY:OAK PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91377
CAPACITY:51CENSUS: 24DATE:
08/16/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:10 AM
MET WITH: Mary GossettTIME COMPLETED:
11:40 AM
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Teacher hit child on head
Teacher left bruises on child's left forearm
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On 8/16/22 at 9:10 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Michael Mathew conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude a complaint investigation and completed a COVID-19 pre-screening questions prior to entering the facility. LPA met with Director Mary Gossett and advised her the purpose of the inspection. Director Mary Gossett provided LPA a tour of the facility inside and out. There were 24 children and 3 staff in care at the time of the inspection.

Allegations: Teacher hit child on head, and teacher left bruises on child's left forearm. The investigation was conducted by Investigation Branch (IB) Investigator, Dennis Douglas. Investigation included interviewing teachers and Children. IB was able to reveal that the child left arm got stuck in a chair in the classroom. After the child's arm was removed the child sat on the chair and fell backwards and could have bumped his head in the process. Staff that were interviewed have stated that they have witnessed C1 getting his arm stuck in a chair in the classroom. Children that where interviewed did not mention of witnessing any abuse from any teachers. C2 stated to parents that C2 have witness C1 get "stuck under a table".
Cont 9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: George MingleTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0411
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michael MathewTELEPHONE: (805) 722-5133
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 17-CC-20220505153144
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: OAK PARK TURNING POINT MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215633
VISIT DATE: 08/16/2022
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This agency has investigated the complaints alleging " Teacher hit child on head and Teacher left bruises on child's left forearm." Based on the evidence obtained during the course of the investigation by IB, the Department has determined that although the allegation 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.

"No deficiencies were cited on today’s visit"

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with. Director Mary Gossett

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: George MingleTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0411
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Michael MathewTELEPHONE: (805) 722-5133
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2022
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