complaint·October 8, 2025

Since the facility was closed due to change of ownership, no staff, children, or parents were available for an interview. LPA was able to interview director who stated: in the Parent Handbook page 17, under Parental Behavior “ Please note that, we acknowledge parental responsibility and welcome positive involvement, Discovery Montessori reserves the right to deny admission or discontinue enrollment in the event that a parent exhibits behavior that is discourteous, scandalous, rumor driven, disruptive, threatening, hostile or divisive . In such a case, the decision of the Director regarding the suitability for continued enrollment or acceptance in the school will be final.” The reason Director Scholfield terminated C1’s enrollment was because facility staff did not feel comfortable with C1’s parent and Director Scholfield stated C1’s parent was making irrational comments. Based on LPA’s interviews which were conducted, and records reviewed, the preponderance evidence of facility is wrongfully terminating day care child has not been met. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director. Notice of Site Visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with the posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were explained. The Director was provided with a copy of the appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above. Page 2 of 2