198020089-7-21-2021-33-CC-CGAN-C5BLX6-20210727090812

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020089
Report Date: 07/21/2021
Date Signed: 07/21/2021 02:39:50 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/28/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Nolan Tcheng

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 33-CC-20210528101207

FACILITY NAME:	LEARNING TREE MONTESSORI OF ARCADIA		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020089
ADMINISTRATOR:	CAROLYN MORALES		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	9845 E LEMON AVE		TELEPHONE:	(626) 241-1234
CITY:	ARCADIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91007
CAPACITY:	120	CENSUS: 72	DATE:	07/21/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Victoria Garcia - Director		TIME COMPLETED:	02:47 PM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Staff speaks inappropriately to day care children

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced in person inspection to deliver complaint findings. Upon arrival at 1:00pm, LPA was met by Director Victoria Garcia, to whom the purpose of the inspection was provided. LPA was provided a tour of the facility at 1:05pm.

Census was taken. There were 2 Staff and 20 Children in Room 1, 1 Staff and 22 Children in Room 3, 1 Staff and 12 Children in Room 5, and 1 Staff and 18 Children in Room 6. LPA observed all classrooms during naptime. LPA observed additional staff present on site.

Throughout the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted by LPA Tcheng with three staff members, six children, and six parents. Documents in the form of Child Care Roster, Personnel Report, and pictures were obtained during course of investigation.

REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 2

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Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/21/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2021

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 33-CC-20210528101207

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING TREE MONTESSORI OF ARCADIA	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020089
	VISIT DATE: 07/21/2021

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Director interviewed made no disclosure regarding the above allegation. Per Director, they have not had to speak to any staff regarding how they speak to the children in care.

Staff interviewed made no disclosure regarding the above allegation.

Children interviewed made no disclosure regarding the above allegation.

Parents interviewed made no disclosure regarding the above allegation.

Based upon the evidence as presented above, this agency has investigated the allegation above and has determined that the allegation is Unsubstantiated. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.

No deficiencies are being cited for the allegation listed above

Exit interview was conducted with Director Victoria Garcia at 2:30pm, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agency’s Consultative Role.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nolan Tcheng
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/21/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/21/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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