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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336300577
Report Date: 01/30/2026
Date Signed: 01/30/2026 04:13:14 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/05/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Sandra Pulido
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 10-CC-20251105115331
FACILITY NAME:BRIGHT MINDS MONTESSORI, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
336300577
ADMINISTRATOR:LESLIE MARQUEZFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:17159 GRAND AVENUETELEPHONE:
(951) 378-4103
CITY:LAKE ELSINORESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92530
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 8DATE:
01/30/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:16 PM
MET WITH:Nam De SilvaTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff do not keep the facility free from infestation
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On 1/30/26 at 12:16 p.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Sandra Pulido and Courtnee Peebles arrived unannounced at Bright Minds Montessori, Inc. and met with Licensee Nam De Silva to conclude the investigation into the allegation received on 11/05/25 alleging that staff do not keep the facility free from infestation.

Interviews and observations confirmed ongoing mosquito activity in the outdoor areas, as well as the presence of spider webs and dead insects around Building 3. Pest control services did not include mosquito treatment, and staff were instructed to de web playground areas daily.

Based on interviews, observations, and documentation, the Department determined that the allegation that the facility is not kept free from infestation is substantiated. An exit interview was conducted, appeal rights were provided, and a Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion: 86
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sandra Pulido
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/05/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Sandra Pulido
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 10-CC-20251105115331

FACILITY NAME:BRIGHT MINDS MONTESSORI, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
336300577
ADMINISTRATOR:LESLIE MARQUEZFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:17159 GRAND AVENUETELEPHONE:
(951) 378-4103
CITY:LAKE ELSINORESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92530
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 8DATE:
01/30/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:16 PM
MET WITH:Nam De SilvaTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff handled daycare child in an aggressive manner.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 1/30/26 at 12:16 p.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Sandra Pulido and Courtnee Peebles arrived unannounced at Bright Minds Montessori, Inc. and met with Licensee Nam De Silva to discuss the findings of an investigation into the allegation received on 11/05/25 alleging that staff handled a daycare child in an aggressive manner. Facility tours were conducted on 11/05/25 and 12/17/25, a census was taken, and confidential interviews were completed.

Interviews revealed that staff had limited interaction with the staff member in question. Conflicting statements were provided regarding the incident involving the daycare child who was allegedly handled in an aggressive manner. Due to the inconsistencies in the information obtained, LPA was unable to corroborate that staff handled the child in an aggressive manner.

Based on the conflicting statements, the Department determined that the allegation is unsubstantiated. A finding of unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have occurred or may be credible,
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion: 86
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sandra Pulido
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 10-CC-20251105115331
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT MINDS MONTESSORI, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300577
VISIT DATE: 01/30/2026
NARRATIVE
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there is insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the alleged violation.

An exit interview was conducted, appeal rights were explained, and a copy of the report was provided to Licensee Nam De Silva. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sandra Pulido
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2026
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Control Number 10-CC-20251105115331
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: BRIGHT MINDS MONTESSORI, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 336300577
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/30/2026
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
01/30/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)(1)
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The child care center shall be clean,safe... at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.(1)The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Licensee will obtain additional pest control services that will also include spraying for mosquitoes and send proof of scheduled visits to LPA by 2/27/26.
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Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above not ensuring the facility is free of spider webs, insects, and mosquitoes, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sandra Pulido
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/30/2026
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