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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370486
Report Date: 07/10/2025
Date Signed: 07/10/2025 12:06:15 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/13/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Karen Navar
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20250313115359
FACILITY NAME:FOOTHILL MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
304370486
ADMINISTRATOR:MUDAN, JARNAILFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:18692 EAST 17TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(714) 731-5653
CITY:SANTA ANASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92705
CAPACITY:56CENSUS: 21DATE:
07/10/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:40 AM
MET WITH:Director-Jarnail, MudanTIME COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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Facility staff demonstrated them self in away that brought fear to a child.
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On 7/10/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Karen Navar conducted an unannounced complaint inspection. This is a continuation of a complaint inspection initiated on 03/13/2025.

Upon arrival LPA met with Director Jarnail, Mudan and was led on a tour of the facility both inside and outside. Census was taken and LPA observed a total of 21 preschool children along with 4 staff.

A review of the Facility Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During today’s inspection the facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios.

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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karen Navar
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 06-CC-20250313115359
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: FOOTHILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370486
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2025
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During the investigation, LPA toured the facility on 03/18/2025 and 4/08/2025, and 7/10/2025 conducted 7 staff interviews, attempted 5 (five) children’s interviews (C1-C5) and 2 (two) of the 5 (five) children qualified to be interviewed, and obtained a copy of Foothill Montessori Parent Directory, and email correspondences.

On 3/18/2025 and 4/08/2025, 7/10/2025 LPA spent time in the classrooms observing staff/child interactions. During observations LPA observed staff engaged and supporting children with different needs and work activities. 4 (four) of 6 (six) staff interviews conducted described personal rights of children by giving children respect, value, and a safe environment. During 6 (six) staff interviews, 6 (six) of 6 (six) staff stated they have not heard a staff yell at a child, use inappropriate language towards a child, or conduct them self in a way that would bring fear to a child while working with a child or children. 6 (six) of 6 (six) staff interviewed stated that when they need to redirect a child’s behavior that staff will hold a child’s hand and take them for walks, provide an activity that interest the child, or have the child sit down for a few minutes if needed. 2 (two) qualified children interviewed stated they like to come to school and did not disclose information pertaining to the allegations.

During parent interviews. LPA called 5 (five) parents, and LPA was able to interview 1 (one) parent. The 1 (one) interviewed parent did not divulge any information pertaining to the allegation.

Based on LPA observations and interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations of Facility staff demonstrated them self in away that brought fear to a child; therefore, the allegations is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Maria, Austriaco. The facility representative was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door for 30 days. Failure to post will result in a Civil Penalty of a $100.00.

End of Report.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Karen Navar
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
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