566215637-6-15-2023-17-CC-GMIE-CSY3WR-20230619183706

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566215637
Report Date: 06/15/2023
Date Signed: 06/15/2023 12:50:25 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
03/22/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Laura Villanueva

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20230322095956

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE SCHOLARS MONTESSORI		FACILITY NUMBER:	566215637
ADMINISTRATOR:	SARANGI WETHTHASINGHA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1915 LAS POSAS ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(805) 322-7084
CITY:	CAMARILLO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93010
CAPACITY:	196	CENSUS: 106	DATE:	06/15/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Michelle Burse &Jacquelline Serrano		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Staff speaks inappropriately to daycare children
Staff disciplined a daycare child

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On June 15, 2023 at 9:15 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Villanueva conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude the investigation for the allegations above. LPA met with Director, Michelle Burse & Program Specialist, Jacquellinelyn Serrano and explained the purpose for the inspection. Prior to entering the facility, LPA asked pre-screening questions related to COVID-19. Responses suggest no COVID exposure on site. LPA conducted a tour of the facility inside and outside with Director and Program Specialist. LPA observed 106 children and 10 staff present at the time of the inspection.

LPA's observations,teacher interviews, and record review concluded that the allegations 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 allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. LPA observed S1 to have a loud voice due to partial hearing impairment. S1 was aware that she needs to keep her voice volume down when interviewed. S1 is no longer employed by center due to medical reasons. The teacher interviews did not disclose evidence of
CONTINUED ON LIC809C

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: George Mingle	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0411
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Villanueva	TELEPHONE: (805) 722-5138
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/15/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2023

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-20230322095956

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: LITTLE SCHOLARS MONTESSORI	FACILITY NUMBER: 566215637
	VISIT DATE: 06/15/2023

NARRATIVE

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allegations. Parent interviews revealed that parents are not aware of the school's discipline policy. Parents disclosed that teachers use time out with children. LPA reviewed the parent handbook. it states children are redirected to another activity when they are not following classroom expectations.

LPA advised Director and Program Specialist to redistribute to parents one at a time the center's discipline policy. An acknowledgement of receipt will be given to complete. During enrollment a parent handbook was given with discipline policies included and an acknowledgement of receipt was signed. Director and Program Specialist will be reviewing the discipline policy with all the staff one on one.

No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. Exit interview and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to the Director, Michelle Burse and Jacquelline Serrano.

THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS POSTED AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS OR A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100.00 WILL APPLY.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: George Mingle	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0411
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Villanueva	TELEPHONE: (805) 722-5138
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/15/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/15/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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