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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197408362
Report Date: 02/12/2026
Date Signed: 02/12/2026 11:32:25 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/02/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Devon Carus
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20260102163802
FACILITY NAME:P.V. PENINSULA MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197408362
ADMINISTRATOR:HICKSON, SHANEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:31100 HAWTHORNE BLVDTELEPHONE:
(310) 544-3099
CITY:RANCHO PALOS VERDESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90275
CAPACITY:156CENSUS: 59DATE:
02/12/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Aditee Chauhan, Designated Lead Teacher TIME COMPLETED:
11:35 AM
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Staff member spoke inappropriately in the presence of day care children in care.
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On 2/12/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted a complaint subsequent visit regarding the above-mentioned allegation to deliver the findings. Upon arrival, LPA met with Aditee Chauhan, Designated Lead Teacher. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the facility and observed 59 children in care.

On 1/8/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted a complaint initial visit regarding the above-mentioned allegation. LPA met with Claudia Krikorian, Director. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and observed 63 children in care. LPA Carus conducted an interview with the Director, 3 staff, and 5 children. Additionally, LPA obtained a copy of the facility roster, attendance sheets, and declarations from 3 staff members.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Devon Carus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20260102163802
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: P.V. PENINSULA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197408362
VISIT DATE: 02/12/2026
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On 1/20/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted a complaint subsequent visit regarding the above-mentioned allegation. LPA met with Claudia Krikorian, Director. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and observed 54 children in care. LPA Carus conducted an interview with 4 staff, and 2 children. Additionally, LPA Carus obtained a copy of the facility's parent handbook, admission agreement for parents, tuition agreement, and reviewed documents pertinent to the allegations filed.

On 2/2/2026, 2/6/2026, and 2/9/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted additional interviews that included parents of children enrolled at the preschool.

The information disclosed during the investigation regarding the discussion that occurred between S4 and A1 revealed conflicting statements. In addition, children’s interviews regarding the above allegation revealed that children were not aware of S4 yelling in the classroom. A1 was advised to exit the classroom regarding safety concerns since A1 was not a parent of an enrolled child, or staff currently employed by the facility.

Based on observations, interviews and evidence received during the investigation, the allegation is unsubstantiated. Although the allegation staff member spoke inappropriately in the presence of daycare children in care may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the above alleged violation did or did not occur.

Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal rights were reviewed and provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Devon Carus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2026
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