304370918-5-11-2021-06-CC-PMAA-C2Y2QV-20210512173635

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370918
Report Date: 05/11/2021
Date Signed: 05/11/2021 11:11:29 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, 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
02/16/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Jordann Nelson

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20210216142704

FACILITY NAME:	MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF ANAHEIM, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	304370918
ADMINISTRATOR:	WEERATUNGA, SANDYA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	515 NORTH STATE COLLEGE BLVD.		TELEPHONE:	(714) 776-0605
CITY:	ANAHEIM	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92806
CAPACITY:	60	CENSUS: 25	DATE:	05/11/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:30 AM
MET WITH:	Sandya Weeratunga		TIME COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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Inappropriate interactions between children in care.
Facility did not ensure child are properly supervised.

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Tele-Inspection-COVID 19 State of Emergency

On 05/11/2021 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jordann Nelson conducted an unannounced complaint Tele-Inspection regarding the allegation listed above with Director The director was informed that due to COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines, the visit would Sandya Weeratunga be conducted via Facetime.

A review of personnel roster LIC 500 on this date indicated that all facility staff or other individuals who required caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. There were 26 children in care with 5 attending staff.

The department received a complaint that inappropriate interactions between children in care and that the facility did not ensure children are properly supervised. Interviews were conducted with the center director, five teachers, five children and five parents. continued on page 2.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jordann Nelson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/11/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2021

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 06-CC-20210216142704

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF ANAHEIM, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 304370918
	VISIT DATE: 05/11/2021

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LPA requested unusual incident reports for the last three months and no incident reports were found related, to a lack of supervision or inappropriate interactions between children. On 02/12/2021 LPA Nelson observed the four-year-old pre-school classroom whereby the LPA observed the children interacting

During the investigation interviews were conducted with the center director. The director stated that the teachers monitor and ensure that the interactions between children are appropriate. The director also stated that if a child requires additional support, the teachers will alert the director for assistance. The director stated if the teachers need support in the classroom, the director will support the teacher directly inside of the classroom. The director stated that the teachers ensure that supervision is occurring both inside and outside on the playground for all the children in care.

LPA interviewed four teachers, statements by all four teachers, all stated that they provide care and supervision. A teacher stated that it can be challenging to support a hyperactive child, due to lack support by the director. A teacher stated that they were aware that the child in question could be a challenge in the classroom. The teachers collectively stated that the monitor the interactions among the children by observing their behaviors ensuring that the children are engaging in a manner that is appropriate and modeling mutual respect and manners towards one another.

Interviews were conducted with the children. The child in question was not able to focus on the questions during the interview, due to moving about the room. Interviews were conducted with four other children who stated that they tell the teacher if someone is not being unkind towards them. In addition, the children stated that they see their teacher in the classroom and on the playground supervising them throughout their daily activities.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jordann Nelson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/11/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 06-CC-20210216142704

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF ANAHEIM, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 304370918
	VISIT DATE: 05/11/2021

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Interviews were conducted with five parents regarding the complaint allegations. Four of the parents did not express any concerns with supervision. Currently due to the Covid 19 restrictions none of the parents could directly observe interactions due to social distancing.

Based on interviews conducted and conflicting information provided that inappropriate interactions between children in care and the facility not ensuring children are properly supervised. 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.

Exit interview was conducted with director Sandya Weeratunga via Tele-Inspection. Report was read to director. A copy of the report along with Appeal Rights will be emailed to Licensee with a Read Receipt to acknowledge report was received. Director was asked to respond to email by copying the following, “I have read and received the Investigation Report and Appeal Rights, I acknowledge receipt.” All appeals must be in writing and received by the Licensing office within 15 business days.

End of report.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jordann Nelson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/11/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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