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Inspection visit

Complaint

SIMI VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL - WEST VALLEYLicense 5662160431 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

the complaint admitted to grabbing the child from behind and placing them in a chair at a table. Head Teacher and complainant observed the incident. Both witnesses describe the handling of the child to have been inappropriate and rough. The child in the complaint is an infant (22 months old) that was moved into the preschool classroom per parent request. LPAs explained that an infant must stay in the infant room unless a written request (waiver) has been approved from the Regional Office. The center staff did not obtain an approved waiver, and therefore the infant was commingled with the preschool children. Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. LPAs Laura Carone and Brian Fung informed Director/Owner, Roshini Wirekoon that this report dated October 3, 2025 documents 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, LPAs Laura Carone and Brian Fung informed the Director/Owner, Roshini Wirekoon to provide a copy of this licensing report dated October 3, 2025 that documents any 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 (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Appeal rights given. Exit interview conducted with Director/Owner, Roshini Wirekoon . The report was reviewed and a copy was given.

Citations

3 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101161(a)Type B

    LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY

  • 101212(a)(d)Type B

    101212 Reporting Requirements-(a) Each licensee or applicant shall furnish to the Department reports... the following:(d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified...he occurrence of such event. This requirement was not met as evidenced by...Incident was not reported to the Department by the center staff. This pose a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights- (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation,...sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Teacher admitted to picking up a child from behind and placing them in a chair. There also 2 wittness that observed the incident. This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 3, 2025 inspection of SIMI VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL - WEST VALLEY?

This was a complaint inspection of SIMI VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL - WEST VALLEY on October 3, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SIMI VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL - WEST VALLEY on October 3, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B).

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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