complaint3 citations
March 4, 2025
What Happened
Complaint investigation found substantiated violations: methamphetamine and fentanyl discovered in facility restroom on 11/8/24, accessible to staff and parents. Substance not reported to authorities until 11/18/24 (10 days late). Multiple Type A citations issued for conduct inimical, personal rights violation, and delayed reporting.
Observations
- Lighter and baggie with pills and powdered substance found in facility restroom by staff on 11/8/24
- Restroom accessible to staff and parents
- Substance secured in locked cabinet in front office until 11/18/24
- Owner Alejandro Moreno reported substance to Costa Mesa Police Department on 11/18/24 (10 days after discovery)
- CMPD testing confirmed substance contained amphetamines and fentanyl
- Unusual Incident Report (LIC 624) filed late by director Donna Koontz on 11/21/2024
Data sourced from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) public records. Updated weekly. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.