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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419681
Report Date: 10/31/2023
Date Signed: 10/31/2023 11:20:48 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 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
08/15/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Miriam Cohen
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20230815162718
FACILITY NAME:PALOS VERDES MONTESSORI ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
197419681
ADMINISTRATOR:ELIZA BYRDFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:28451 INDIAN PEAK ROADTELEPHONE:
(310) 541-2405
CITY:RANCHOS PALOS VERDESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90274
CAPACITY:98CENSUS: 71DATE:
10/31/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Marissa Mabini, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
11:40 AM
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Staff handled day care child in a rough manner.
Staff yelled at day care child.
Staff do not allow day care children's parents inside the facility.
Staff do not communicate with day care children's responsible party.
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On 10/31/2023 @ 9:30 AM, LPA Cohen conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of delivering the findings against alleged complaints reported concerning the above preschool. Upon arrival, LPA Cohen observed 13 adults providing care for 71 children. LPA Cohen met with preschool director, Marissa Mabini.
After conducting visual observations on 08/16/2023 and today’s visit, 10/31/2023, verbal interviews with staff members (written declarations obtained) and parents of children currently enrolled, and record reviews, the following conclusion has been reached: Unsubstantiated - A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred.
The investigation regarding the above allegations has been completed. No deficiencies will be issued.
An exit interview was conducted, and the above items discussed with preschool director. A copy of this report and Notice of Site Visit were provided.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miriam Cohen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/31/2023
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-20230815162718
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: PALOS VERDES MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419681
VISIT DATE: 10/31/2023
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On 08/16/2023 @ 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miriam Cohen conducted an unannounced complaint visit for the purpose of notifying the preschool administrator concerning the above-mentioned allegations and to perform an investigation. Upon arrival, LPA Cohen observed nine adults providing care for 65 children. LPA Cohen met with preschool director, Nimmi Weerasinghe and Marissa Mabini, administrators.
LPA acquired the following documentation:
*Children Roster
*Emergency ID of parent contact information
*Written declaration from staff members
LPA interviewed and obtained written declaration from staff members; however, further witnesses and documentation will be needed to conclude the investigation. An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed with preschool administrator. A copy of this report was provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miriam Cohen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/31/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/31/2023
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