CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTER

On 05/13/22 and 08/04/22, LPAs observed four classroom windows to be cracked and/or shattered. One window is shattered with exposed sharp glass protruding outward. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

(a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 101238(e), fencing is not required for inflatable or other portable plastic wading pools with sides low enough for children using the pool(s) to step out unassisted. (1)These pools shall be emptied after each use.

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

On 05/13/22 and 08/04/22, LPAs observed a bucket of water half filled mixed with a cleaning agent accessible to children in the children's restroom and in the children's outside play area, mops were accessible to children. Also multiple brooms and dustpans were accessible in the corner of one bathroom and classroom. This poses an immediate risk to children in care.

(a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 101238(e), fencing is not required for inflatable or other portable plastic wading pools with sides low enough for children using the pool(s) to step out unassisted. (1)These pools shall be emptied after each use.

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Regarding facility does not ensure toxins are stored locked and inaccessible to children: During initial inspection on 05/13/2022, LPAs observed a bucket of water halfway filled mixed with a cleaning agent accessible to children in the children's restroom. Also observed in the children's outside play area were mops accessible to children in care. During todays inspection, LPA observed multiple brooms and dustpans accessible to the children in the corner of one bathroom located in the classroom. Another broom and dustpan was observed accessible in the corner of the children's classroom. Cleaning agents and cleaning equipment should be stored inaccessible to children, therefore this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Regarding facility not maintained in good repair: During the previous inspection on 05/13/2022 as well as todays inspection, LPAs observed cracks and/or shattered glass in four of the windows throughout the facility. During todays observation, there's one window in Toddler classroom that has a shattered glass with sharp glass protruding from the window. During staff interviews, LPA was told that the licensee stays on top of any repair needed for the facility. A repair person is scheduled and due to come repair the windows on or about Monday, 08/08/2022, before school opens again. Based on these observations, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Based on LPAs observations, interviews and additional information recieved, all the information obtained concludes the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 12), are being cited on the attached 9099D. LPA Sharma informed the licensee that this report documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 05/06/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Aman Sharma PUBLICCOMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20220506142910 FACILITY NAME:CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:334841017 ADMINISTRATOR:GOONETILLEKE, ANITAFACILITY TYPE: 850 ADDRESS:332 W ALEJO ROAD #BTELEPHONE: (760) 416-6333 CITY:PALM SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:92262 CAPACITY:53CENSUS: 17DATE: 08/04/2022 UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN: 10:04 AM MET WITH:ANITA GOONETILLEKETIME COMPLETED:05:00 PM ALLEGATION(S): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Personal Rights: Staff hit daycare children Qualifications: Staff working without required training INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13On the date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aman Sharma and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Kimberly WIlliams arrived at the facility to conclude an investigation in regard to the above complaint received on 05/06/2022. LPAs were given access to the facility by the licensee/owner, Anita Goonetilleke. LPA and LPM discussed purpose of visit, took census and toured the facility. LPA and LPM met with the owner/licensee to further discuss the complaint allegation and deliver findings. During the investigation, LPAs and LPM interviewed facility staff and children. It was alleged that staff hit day care child(ren) and staff working without required training. During interviews conducted, staff denied the allegation and indicated that the facility uses redirection, positive reinforcement and the "thinking chair" to discipline children. During children interviews, based on the ages of the children LPAs were unable to retain pertinent information relating to the allegation. SEE LIC9099C......... UnsubstantiatedEstimated Days of Completion: SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 334841017 VISIT DATE: 08/04/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPAs could not corroborate nor negate the allegation that staff hit daycare child(ren), therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Regarding staff working wit

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Regarding facility does not ensure toxins are stored locked and inaccessible to children: During initial inspection on 05/13/2022, LPAs observed a bucket of water halfway filled mixed with a cleaning agent accessible to children in the children's restroom. Also observed in the children's outside play area were mops accessible to children in care. During todays inspection, LPA observed multiple brooms and dustpans accessible to the children in the corner of one bathroom located in the classroom. Another broom and dustpan was observed accessible in the corner of the children's classroom. Cleaning agents and cleaning equipment should be stored inaccessible to children, therefore this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Regarding facility not maintained in good repair: During the previous inspection on 05/13/2022 as well as todays inspection, LPAs observed cracks and/or shattered glass in four of the windows throughout the facility. During todays observation, there's one window in Toddler classroom that has a shattered glass with sharp glass protruding from the window. During staff interviews, LPA was told that the licensee stays on top of any repair needed for the facility. A repair person is scheduled and due to come repair the windows on or about Monday, 08/08/2022, before school opens again. Based on these observations, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Based on LPAs observations, interviews and additional information recieved, all the information obtained concludes the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 12), are being cited on the attached 9099D. LPA Sharma informed the licensee that this report documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 05/06/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Aman Sharma PUBLICCOMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20220506142910 FACILITY NAME:CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:334841017 ADMINISTRATOR:GOONETILLEKE, ANITAFACILITY TYPE: 850 ADDRESS:332 W ALEJO ROAD #BTELEPHONE: (760) 416-6333 CITY:PALM SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:92262 CAPACITY:53CENSUS: 17DATE: 08/04/2022 UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN: 10:04 AM MET WITH:ANITA GOONETILLEKETIME COMPLETED:05:00 PM ALLEGATION(S): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Personal Rights: Staff hit daycare children Qualifications: Staff working without required training INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13On the date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aman Sharma and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Kimberly WIlliams arrived at the facility to conclude an investigation in regard to the above complaint received on 05/06/2022. LPAs were given access to the facility by the licensee/owner, Anita Goonetilleke. LPA and LPM discussed purpose of visit, took census and toured the facility. LPA and LPM met with the owner/licensee to further discuss the complaint allegation and deliver findings. During the investigation, LPAs and LPM interviewed facility staff and children. It was alleged that staff hit day care child(ren) and staff working without required training. During interviews conducted, staff denied the allegation and indicated that the facility uses redirection, positive reinforcement and the "thinking chair" to discipline children. During children interviews, based on the ages of the children LPAs were unable to retain pertinent information relating to the allegation. SEE LIC9099C......... UnsubstantiatedEstimated Days of Completion: SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 334841017 VISIT DATE: 08/04/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPAs could not corroborate nor negate the allegation that staff hit daycare child(ren), therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Regarding staff working wit

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Regarding facility does not ensure toxins are stored locked and inaccessible to children: During initial inspection on 05/13/2022, LPAs observed a bucket of water halfway filled mixed with a cleaning agent accessible to children in the children's restroom. Also observed in the children's outside play area were mops accessible to children in care. During todays inspection, LPA observed multiple brooms and dustpans accessible to the children in the corner of one bathroom located in the classroom. Another broom and dustpan was observed accessible in the corner of the children's classroom. Cleaning agents and cleaning equipment should be stored inaccessible to children, therefore this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Regarding facility not maintained in good repair: During the previous inspection on 05/13/2022 as well as todays inspection, LPAs observed cracks and/or shattered glass in four of the windows throughout the facility. During todays observation, there's one window in Toddler classroom that has a shattered glass with sharp glass protruding from the window. During staff interviews, LPA was told that the licensee stays on top of any repair needed for the facility. A repair person is scheduled and due to come repair the windows on or about Monday, 08/08/2022, before school opens again. Based on these observations, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Based on LPAs observations, interviews and additional information recieved, all the information obtained concludes the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 12), are being cited on the attached 9099D. LPA Sharma informed the licensee that this report documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 05/06/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Aman Sharma PUBLICCOMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20220506142910 FACILITY NAME:CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:334841017 ADMINISTRATOR:GOONETILLEKE, ANITAFACILITY TYPE: 850 ADDRESS:332 W ALEJO ROAD #BTELEPHONE: (760) 416-6333 CITY:PALM SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:92262 CAPACITY:53CENSUS: 17DATE: 08/04/2022 UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN: 10:04 AM MET WITH:ANITA GOONETILLEKETIME COMPLETED:05:00 PM ALLEGATION(S): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Personal Rights: Staff hit daycare children Qualifications: Staff working without required training INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13On the date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aman Sharma and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Kimberly WIlliams arrived at the facility to conclude an investigation in regard to the above complaint received on 05/06/2022. LPAs were given access to the facility by the licensee/owner, Anita Goonetilleke. LPA and LPM discussed purpose of visit, took census and toured the facility. LPA and LPM met with the owner/licensee to further discuss the complaint allegation and deliver findings. During the investigation, LPAs and LPM interviewed facility staff and children. It was alleged that staff hit day care child(ren) and staff working without required training. During interviews conducted, staff denied the allegation and indicated that the facility uses redirection, positive reinforcement and the "thinking chair" to discipline children. During children interviews, based on the ages of the children LPAs were unable to retain pertinent information relating to the allegation. SEE LIC9099C......... UnsubstantiatedEstimated Days of Completion: SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 334841017 VISIT DATE: 08/04/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPAs could not corroborate nor negate the allegation that staff hit daycare child(ren), therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Regarding staff working wit

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Regarding facility does not ensure toxins are stored locked and inaccessible to children: During initial inspection on 05/13/2022, LPAs observed a bucket of water halfway filled mixed with a cleaning agent accessible to children in the children's restroom. Also observed in the children's outside play area were mops accessible to children in care. During todays inspection, LPA observed multiple brooms and dustpans accessible to the children in the corner of one bathroom located in the classroom. Another broom and dustpan was observed accessible in the corner of the children's classroom. Cleaning agents and cleaning equipment should be stored inaccessible to children, therefore this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Regarding facility not maintained in good repair: During the previous inspection on 05/13/2022 as well as todays inspection, LPAs observed cracks and/or shattered glass in four of the windows throughout the facility. During todays observation, there's one window in Toddler classroom that has a shattered glass with sharp glass protruding from the window. During staff interviews, LPA was told that the licensee stays on top of any repair needed for the facility. A repair person is scheduled and due to come repair the windows on or about Monday, 08/08/2022, before school opens again. Based on these observations, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Based on LPAs observations, interviews and additional information recieved, all the information obtained concludes the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 12), are being cited on the attached 9099D. LPA Sharma informed the licensee that this report documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 05/06/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Aman Sharma PUBLICCOMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20220506142910 FACILITY NAME:CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:334841017 ADMINISTRATOR:GOONETILLEKE, ANITAFACILITY TYPE: 850 ADDRESS:332 W ALEJO ROAD #BTELEPHONE: (760) 416-6333 CITY:PALM SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:92262 CAPACITY:53CENSUS: 17DATE: 08/04/2022 UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN: 10:04 AM MET WITH:ANITA GOONETILLEKETIME COMPLETED:05:00 PM ALLEGATION(S): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Personal Rights: Staff hit daycare children Qualifications: Staff working without required training INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13On the date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aman Sharma and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Kimberly WIlliams arrived at the facility to conclude an investigation in regard to the above complaint received on 05/06/2022. LPAs were given access to the facility by the licensee/owner, Anita Goonetilleke. LPA and LPM discussed purpose of visit, took census and toured the facility. LPA and LPM met with the owner/licensee to further discuss the complaint allegation and deliver findings. During the investigation, LPAs and LPM interviewed facility staff and children. It was alleged that staff hit day care child(ren) and staff working without required training. During interviews conducted, staff denied the allegation and indicated that the facility uses redirection, positive reinforcement and the "thinking chair" to discipline children. During children interviews, based on the ages of the children LPAs were unable to retain pertinent information relating to the allegation. SEE LIC9099C......... UnsubstantiatedEstimated Days of Completion: SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 334841017 VISIT DATE: 08/04/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPAs could not corroborate nor negate the allegation that staff hit daycare child(ren), therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Regarding staff working wit

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Regarding facility does not ensure toxins are stored locked and inaccessible to children: During initial inspection on 05/13/2022, LPAs observed a bucket of water halfway filled mixed with a cleaning agent accessible to children in the children's restroom. Also observed in the children's outside play area were mops accessible to children in care. During todays inspection, LPA observed multiple brooms and dustpans accessible to the children in the corner of one bathroom located in the classroom. Another broom and dustpan was observed accessible in the corner of the children's classroom. Cleaning agents and cleaning equipment should be stored inaccessible to children, therefore this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Regarding facility not maintained in good repair: During the previous inspection on 05/13/2022 as well as todays inspection, LPAs observed cracks and/or shattered glass in four of the windows throughout the facility. During todays observation, there's one window in Toddler classroom that has a shattered glass with sharp glass protruding from the window. During staff interviews, LPA was told that the licensee stays on top of any repair needed for the facility. A repair person is scheduled and due to come repair the windows on or about Monday, 08/08/2022, before school opens again. Based on these observations, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Based on LPAs observations, interviews and additional information recieved, all the information obtained concludes the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 12), are being cited on the attached 9099D. LPA Sharma informed the licensee that this report documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 05/06/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Aman Sharma PUBLICCOMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20220506142910 FACILITY NAME:CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:334841017 ADMINISTRATOR:GOONETILLEKE, ANITAFACILITY TYPE: 850 ADDRESS:332 W ALEJO ROAD #BTELEPHONE: (760) 416-6333 CITY:PALM SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:92262 CAPACITY:53CENSUS: 17DATE: 08/04/2022 UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN: 10:04 AM MET WITH:ANITA GOONETILLEKETIME COMPLETED:05:00 PM ALLEGATION(S): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Personal Rights: Staff hit daycare children Qualifications: Staff working without required training INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13On the date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aman Sharma and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Kimberly WIlliams arrived at the facility to conclude an investigation in regard to the above complaint received on 05/06/2022. LPAs were given access to the facility by the licensee/owner, Anita Goonetilleke. LPA and LPM discussed purpose of visit, took census and toured the facility. LPA and LPM met with the owner/licensee to further discuss the complaint allegation and deliver findings. During the investigation, LPAs and LPM interviewed facility staff and children. It was alleged that staff hit day care child(ren) and staff working without required training. During interviews conducted, staff denied the allegation and indicated that the facility uses redirection, positive reinforcement and the "thinking chair" to discipline children. During children interviews, based on the ages of the children LPAs were unable to retain pertinent information relating to the allegation. SEE LIC9099C......... UnsubstantiatedEstimated Days of Completion: SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 334841017 VISIT DATE: 08/04/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPAs could not corroborate nor negate the allegation that staff hit daycare child(ren), therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Regarding staff working wit

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Regarding facility does not ensure toxins are stored locked and inaccessible to children: During initial inspection on 05/13/2022, LPAs observed a bucket of water halfway filled mixed with a cleaning agent accessible to children in the children's restroom. Also observed in the children's outside play area were mops accessible to children in care. During todays inspection, LPA observed multiple brooms and dustpans accessible to the children in the corner of one bathroom located in the classroom. Another broom and dustpan was observed accessible in the corner of the children's classroom. Cleaning agents and cleaning equipment should be stored inaccessible to children, therefore this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Regarding facility not maintained in good repair: During the previous inspection on 05/13/2022 as well as todays inspection, LPAs observed cracks and/or shattered glass in four of the windows throughout the facility. During todays observation, there's one window in Toddler classroom that has a shattered glass with sharp glass protruding from the window. During staff interviews, LPA was told that the licensee stays on top of any repair needed for the facility. A repair person is scheduled and due to come repair the windows on or about Monday, 08/08/2022, before school opens again. Based on these observations, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Based on LPAs observations, interviews and additional information recieved, all the information obtained concludes the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 12), are being cited on the attached 9099D. LPA Sharma informed the licensee that this report documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 05/06/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Aman Sharma PUBLICCOMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20220506142910 FACILITY NAME:CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:334841017 ADMINISTRATOR:GOONETILLEKE, ANITAFACILITY TYPE: 850 ADDRESS:332 W ALEJO ROAD #BTELEPHONE: (760) 416-6333 CITY:PALM SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:92262 CAPACITY:53CENSUS: 17DATE: 08/04/2022 UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN: 10:04 AM MET WITH:ANITA GOONETILLEKETIME COMPLETED:05:00 PM ALLEGATION(S): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Personal Rights: Staff hit daycare children Qualifications: Staff working without required training INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13On the date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aman Sharma and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Kimberly WIlliams arrived at the facility to conclude an investigation in regard to the above complaint received on 05/06/2022. LPAs were given access to the facility by the licensee/owner, Anita Goonetilleke. LPA and LPM discussed purpose of visit, took census and toured the facility. LPA and LPM met with the owner/licensee to further discuss the complaint allegation and deliver findings. During the investigation, LPAs and LPM interviewed facility staff and children. It was alleged that staff hit day care child(ren) and staff working without required training. During interviews conducted, staff denied the allegation and indicated that the facility uses redirection, positive reinforcement and the "thinking chair" to discipline children. During children interviews, based on the ages of the children LPAs were unable to retain pertinent information relating to the allegation. SEE LIC9099C......... UnsubstantiatedEstimated Days of Completion: SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 334841017 VISIT DATE: 08/04/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPAs could not corroborate nor negate the allegation that staff hit daycare child(ren), therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Regarding staff working wit

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Regarding facility does not ensure toxins are stored locked and inaccessible to children: During initial inspection on 05/13/2022, LPAs observed a bucket of water halfway filled mixed with a cleaning agent accessible to children in the children's restroom. Also observed in the children's outside play area were mops accessible to children in care. During todays inspection, LPA observed multiple brooms and dustpans accessible to the children in the corner of one bathroom located in the classroom. Another broom and dustpan was observed accessible in the corner of the children's classroom. Cleaning agents and cleaning equipment should be stored inaccessible to children, therefore this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Regarding facility not maintained in good repair: During the previous inspection on 05/13/2022 as well as todays inspection, LPAs observed cracks and/or shattered glass in four of the windows throughout the facility. During todays observation, there's one window in Toddler classroom that has a shattered glass with sharp glass protruding from the window. During staff interviews, LPA was told that the licensee stays on top of any repair needed for the facility. A repair person is scheduled and due to come repair the windows on or about Monday, 08/08/2022, before school opens again. Based on these observations, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Based on LPAs observations, interviews and additional information recieved, all the information obtained concludes the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 12), are being cited on the attached 9099D. LPA Sharma informed the licensee that this report documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 05/06/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Aman Sharma PUBLICCOMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20220506142910 FACILITY NAME:CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:334841017 ADMINISTRATOR:GOONETILLEKE, ANITAFACILITY TYPE: 850 ADDRESS:332 W ALEJO ROAD #BTELEPHONE: (760) 416-6333 CITY:PALM SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:92262 CAPACITY:53CENSUS: 17DATE: 08/04/2022 UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN: 10:04 AM MET WITH:ANITA GOONETILLEKETIME COMPLETED:05:00 PM ALLEGATION(S): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Personal Rights: Staff hit daycare children Qualifications: Staff working without required training INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13On the date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aman Sharma and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Kimberly WIlliams arrived at the facility to conclude an investigation in regard to the above complaint received on 05/06/2022. LPAs were given access to the facility by the licensee/owner, Anita Goonetilleke. LPA and LPM discussed purpose of visit, took census and toured the facility. LPA and LPM met with the owner/licensee to further discuss the complaint allegation and deliver findings. During the investigation, LPAs and LPM interviewed facility staff and children. It was alleged that staff hit day care child(ren) and staff working without required training. During interviews conducted, staff denied the allegation and indicated that the facility uses redirection, positive reinforcement and the "thinking chair" to discipline children. During children interviews, based on the ages of the children LPAs were unable to retain pertinent information relating to the allegation. SEE LIC9099C......... UnsubstantiatedEstimated Days of Completion: SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 334841017 VISIT DATE: 08/04/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPAs could not corroborate nor negate the allegation that staff hit daycare child(ren), therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Regarding staff working wit

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Regarding facility does not ensure toxins are stored locked and inaccessible to children: During initial inspection on 05/13/2022, LPAs observed a bucket of water halfway filled mixed with a cleaning agent accessible to children in the children's restroom. Also observed in the children's outside play area were mops accessible to children in care. During todays inspection, LPA observed multiple brooms and dustpans accessible to the children in the corner of one bathroom located in the classroom. Another broom and dustpan was observed accessible in the corner of the children's classroom. Cleaning agents and cleaning equipment should be stored inaccessible to children, therefore this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Regarding facility not maintained in good repair: During the previous inspection on 05/13/2022 as well as todays inspection, LPAs observed cracks and/or shattered glass in four of the windows throughout the facility. During todays observation, there's one window in Toddler classroom that has a shattered glass with sharp glass protruding from the window. During staff interviews, LPA was told that the licensee stays on top of any repair needed for the facility. A repair person is scheduled and due to come repair the windows on or about Monday, 08/08/2022, before school opens again. Based on these observations, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Based on LPAs observations, interviews and additional information recieved, all the information obtained concludes the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 12), are being cited on the attached 9099D. LPA Sharma informed the licensee that this report documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on 05/06/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Aman Sharma PUBLICCOMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20220506142910 FACILITY NAME:CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:334841017 ADMINISTRATOR:GOONETILLEKE, ANITAFACILITY TYPE: 850 ADDRESS:332 W ALEJO ROAD #BTELEPHONE: (760) 416-6333 CITY:PALM SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:92262 CAPACITY:53CENSUS: 17DATE: 08/04/2022 UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN: 10:04 AM MET WITH:ANITA GOONETILLEKETIME COMPLETED:05:00 PM ALLEGATION(S): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Personal Rights: Staff hit daycare children Qualifications: Staff working without required training INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13On the date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aman Sharma and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Kimberly WIlliams arrived at the facility to conclude an investigation in regard to the above complaint received on 05/06/2022. LPAs were given access to the facility by the licensee/owner, Anita Goonetilleke. LPA and LPM discussed purpose of visit, took census and toured the facility. LPA and LPM met with the owner/licensee to further discuss the complaint allegation and deliver findings. During the investigation, LPAs and LPM interviewed facility staff and children. It was alleged that staff hit day care child(ren) and staff working without required training. During interviews conducted, staff denied the allegation and indicated that the facility uses redirection, positive reinforcement and the "thinking chair" to discipline children. During children interviews, based on the ages of the children LPAs were unable to retain pertinent information relating to the allegation. SEE LIC9099C......... UnsubstantiatedEstimated Days of Completion: SUPERVISORS NAME: Kimberly Williams LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman Sharma LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/04/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. FACILITY NAME: CREATIVE BEGINNINGS MONTESSORI CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 334841017 VISIT DATE: 08/04/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPAs could not corroborate nor negate the allegation that staff hit daycare child(ren), therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Regarding staff working wit