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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566215637
Report Date: 09/11/2024
Date Signed: 09/11/2024 05:14:48 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/01/2024 and conducted by Evaluator David Roman
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20240501094727
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE SCHOLARS MONTESSORIFACILITY NUMBER:
566215637
ADMINISTRATOR:MICHELLE BURSEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1915 LAS POSAS ROADTELEPHONE:
(805) 322-7084
CITY:CAMARILLOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93010
CAPACITY:196CENSUS: 70DATE:
09/11/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:20 AM
MET WITH:Jacqueline Serrano and Jessica CruzTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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Staff used an inappropriate form of discipline towards a day-care child.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On September 11, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) David Roman and Susana Martinez conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver the findings of the above mentioned allegation. LPA's met with the Assistant Director Jessica Cruz and Program Coordinator/Director, Jacqueline Serrano and advised them of the purpose for the inspection. LPA's alongside Assistant Director toured the facility inside and outside. At the time of the inspection there were 70 children in care and 11 adults.

The Department received an allegation indicating children were receiving inappropriate forms of discipline while in care. The investigation included two unannounced inspections, LPA's observations, and interviews of former and current parents of children in care, as well as interviews with random staff and children in the facility. During the interviews it was disclosed and corroborated by staff members that it has been observed that brusque forms of discipline such as: yelling and physical contact have been utilized. Interviews and LPA's observations corroborated with the allegation mentioned above.
Continued on 9099-C
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lissete Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: David Roman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 17-CC-20240501094727
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SCHOLARS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215637
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2024
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Based on LPA’s observations, interviews which corroborated by multiple staff, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 are being cited on the attached LIC9099-D.

One type A deficiency was issued during today’s inspection. LPA’s D. Roman and S. Martinez informed Assistant Director and Program Coordinator that this reported dated 09/11/2024 documents one (1) type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA’s D. Roman and S. Martinez informed the Director's of their responsibility to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 09/11/2024 that documents the type A citation to parents / guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents / guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC9224) or other written statement must be placed in the child's file for verification.

A notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. The notice of site visit must remain posted for 30 days or a civil penalty of $100 will be assessed.



Appeal Rights (LIC9058) were provided to the Assistant Director and Program Coordinator/Director.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Program Coordinator/Director, Jaqueline Serrano and Assistant Director, Jessica Cruz.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lissete Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: David Roman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2024
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Control Number 17-CC-20240501094727
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SCHOLARS MONTESSORI
FACILITY NUMBER: 566215637
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/11/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
09/25/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(3)
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(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment...or other actions of a punitive nature...including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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The center is to submit a written statement on how they plan to prevent this deficiency from re-occurring. The center must submit proof of staff training pertinent to Mandated Reporter Training, Children's Personal Rights in Child Care Training, and Standard Operating Procedures Training for Disciplinary Actions.
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Based on observation and interviews the center violated children's personal rights which poses a potential Health and Safety and 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: Lissete Gonzalez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: David Roman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/11/2024
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