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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419681
Report Date: 07/24/2024
Date Signed: 07/24/2024 10:23:53 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
06/25/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Miriam Cohen
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20240625103552
FACILITY NAME:PALOS VERDES MONTESSORI ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
197419681
ADMINISTRATOR:MARISSA MABINIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:28451 INDIAN PEAK ROADTELEPHONE:
(310) 541-2405
CITY:RANCHOS PALOS VERDESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90274
CAPACITY:98CENSUS: 82DATE:
07/24/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Marissa Mabini, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
10:25 AM
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Staff did not prevent daycare child from being harmed by another child
Staff did not prevent daycare child from being bullied by another child
Staff did not provide a safe and comfortable environment for daycare child
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On 07/24/2024 @ 9:00 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 15 adults providing care for 82 children. LPA Cohen met with preschool director, Marissa Mabini, and assistant director, Ms. Nimi. After conducting visual observation, record reviews, interviews with parents of children currently enrolled and staff members, and consultation with management, a conclusion concerning the above allegations 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 allegation has been completed. No deficiencies will be issued.
An exit interview was conducted, and the above items discussed with preschool director.


Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miriam Cohen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2024
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-20240625103552
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: PALOS VERDES MONTESSORI ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419681
VISIT DATE: 07/24/2024
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On 07/02/2024 @ 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Miriam Cohen and Devon Carus conducted an unannounced complaint visit for the purpose of notifying the preschool staff/admin concerning the above-mentioned allegation and to perform an investigation. Upon arrival, LPAs observed nine adults providing care for 61 children. LPAs met with preschool assistant director, Nimi Weerasinghe.
LPA acquired the following documentation:
*Children Roster with Emergency ID and parent contact information
*Written declarations from staff members
*Copies of accident/injury report
LPAs interviewed and obtained written declarations 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 assistant director. A copy of this report was provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miriam Cohen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/24/2024
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