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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566215691
Report Date: 09/03/2026
Date Signed: 09/03/2026 12:36:21 PM

Substantiated


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
07/02/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Veronica Martinez
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20260702143557
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE SCHOLARS MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
566215691
ADMINISTRATOR:SARANGI WETHTHASINGHAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:14701 PRINCETON AVE.TELEPHONE:
(805) 334-5574
CITY:MOORPARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93021
CAPACITY:96CENSUS: DATE:
09/03/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:25 AM
MET WITH:TIME COMPLETED:
11:50 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Child received injury at facility.
Children left unattended/unsupervised.
Reporting Requirements.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 09/03/26 at 11:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver the findings regarding the above-mentioned allegations. LPA met with the Director Jennifer McAuley and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA accompanied by the Director toured the facility including the indoor and outdoor areas. At the time of the inspection there were 38 children and 6 staff members present.

The Department received a complaint alleging that a child sustained an injury while in care, children were left unattended/unsupervised, and the facility failed to comply with reporting requirements.

The investigation consisted of two unannounced inspections, a review of facility records and documents, and interviews with the Director, staff, and parents.

Continued on LIC 9099A-C

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
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-20260702143557
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: LITTLE SCHOLARS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215691
VISIT DATE: 09/03/2026
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During the investigation, LPA interviewed the Director and staff regarding the allegations. The Director and staff confirmed that a child sustained an injury while in care and that a child was left unattended/unsupervised by supervising teacher. The Director further confirmed that the incident were not reported to the Department in a timely manner however was reported to staff and parents.

LPA also interviewed parents regarding the allegations. The parents were unable to corroborate the allegations and expressed satisfaction with the care and supervision provided by the facility.

Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews conducted during the investigation, the evidence obtained supports the allegations. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the allegations are determined to be SUBSTANTIATED.

1 Technical Violations and 1 Technical Assistance were Issued during today's visit.

A Notice of Site Visit was issued and shall remain posted at the facility for 30 days. Appeal Rights were provided and explained. Failure to maintain the Notice of Site Visit as required for the 30-day period may result in a civil penalty of $100.

An exit interview was report reviewed with the director Jennifer McAuley
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
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
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
07/02/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Veronica Martinez
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20260702143557

FACILITY NAME:LITTLE SCHOLARS MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
566215691
ADMINISTRATOR:SARANGI WETHTHASINGHAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:14701 PRINCETON AVE.TELEPHONE:
(805) 334-5574
CITY:MOORPARKSTATE:CAZIP CODE:
93021
CAPACITY:96CENSUS: DATE:
09/03/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:25 AM
MET WITH:TIME COMPLETED:
11:50 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Facility is out of ratio.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 09/03/26 at 12:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver the findings regarding the above-mentioned allegations. LPA met with the Director Jennifer McAuley and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA accompanied by the Director toured the facility including the indoor and outdoor areas. At the time of the inspection there were 38 children and 6 staff members present.

The Department received a complaint alleging that the facility was operating out of ratio.
The investigation consisted of two unannounced inspections, a review of facility records, and interviews with the director, staff, and parents.

Continued on LIC 9099A-C

Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 4
Control Number 17-CC-20260702143557
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: LITTLE SCHOLARS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215691
VISIT DATE: 09/03/2026
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During both unannounced inspections LPA observed the facility to be clean and free of hazards. LPA observed the appropriate teacher-to-child ratio based on the number of children and staff present at the time of each inspection. A review of records did not reveal any documentation or incidents related to the allegation.

Staff members present were qualified for their assigned roles and demonstrated knowledge of the facility's protocols for providing care and supervision and teacher to child ratios. Staff denied the allegation. Parents interviewed did not express concerns regarding staffing ratios and reported satisfaction with the care and supervision provided at the facility.

Although the allegation 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 allegation is Unsubstantiated.

No deficiencies were cited for today. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were provided report was reviewed. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Jennifer McAuley.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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