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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371441
Report Date: 06/18/2026
Date Signed: 06/18/2026 02:13:23 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
04/23/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Anna Francesca Chan
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20260423105827
FACILITY NAME:ACACIA MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
304371441
ADMINISTRATOR:CHUNG, SUNFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1701 EAST CHAPMAN AVENUETELEPHONE:
(714) 526-7855
CITY:FULLERTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92831
CAPACITY:46CENSUS: 34DATE:
06/18/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:31 AM
MET WITH:Director Sun ChungTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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Staff use inappropriate form of discipline
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On 06/18/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan conducted an unannounced complaint investigation inspection. This is to deliver the findings of the investigation initiated on 4/28/2026. Upon arrival, the LPA met with Director Sun Chung and informed them of the purpose of visit. Census was taken. LPA observed 34 Preschool children and 6 staff. Children having indoor activities when LPA arrived.

A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary conducted on today’s date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who required caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

The Department received a complaint on 04/23/26 alleging staff use inappropriate form of discipline

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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 06-CC-20260423105827
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: ACACIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371441
VISIT DATE: 06/18/2026
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During the investigation, LPA interviewed 8 staff, 10 children and 4 parents.

Reporting Party (RP) stated that a child told them staff 1 (S1) sprays water on their face.

LPA interviewed staff, 7 of 8 staff stated they have not witnessed S1 or any staff spray water on child’s face as a form of discipline. 8 of 8 Staff stated children water plants using spray bottles during a planting activity. S1 stated they do not spray water on children’s face and only use the spray bottle to water the plants. S1 stated there was a child who played with the spray bottle with water and was soaked. S1 tried to chase the child to get the spray bottle back. 1 of 8 staff stated they witnessed S1 spray water at children and use it as a game, but some children did not like the game.

Director stated there were no incidents about staff spraying water on children’s faces.

LPA interviewed 4 parents and none of the parents interviewed disclosed any information that could support the allegation.

LPA interviewed 10 children and none of the children interviewed disclosed any information that could support the allegation. Child 9 (C9) stated, S1 sprays water on plants and thinks it is funny.

Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged staff use inappropriate form of discipline did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Exit interview was conducted with Director Sun Chung. Report was reviewed and discussed. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Appeal Rights were provided.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/18/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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