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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191890419
Report Date: 07/29/2019
Date Signed: 07/29/2019 07:58:47 AM



STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/02/2019 and conducted by Evaluator Sabrina Martinez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20190502090741
FACILITY NAME:LEMAY STREET EARLY EDUCATION CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
191890419
ADMINISTRATOR:CURD, JOHANNAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:17553 LEMAY ST.TELEPHONE:
(818) 345-0731
CITY:VAN NUYSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91406
CAPACITY:113CENSUS: 12DATE:
07/29/2019
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
07:40 AM
MET WITH:Nancy Reynoso, Head TeacherTIME COMPLETED:
08:20 AM
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Facility staff are allowing bullying of children.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 07/29/ 2019 at 07:40 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Martinez conducted a subsequent unannounced complaint investigation inspection at Lemay Street Early Education Center for the purpose of delivering the findings for the above mentioned allegation. LPA met with Nancy Reynoso, teacher, and discussed the purpose of the visit. This agency has investigated the aforementioned complaint allegation.

Based upon the evidence obtained throughout the course of investigation which include observations at the facility, interview with relevant parties, and records review, we have concluded there is a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Therefore, this allegation has been determined substantiated. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.

The facility is cited a Type B citation. See LIC 9099D for deficiency cited. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with the Notice of Site Visit were provided to Nancy Reynoso, teacher.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sabrina MartinezTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2019
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 30-CC-20190502090741
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: LEMAY STREET EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191890419
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/29/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/29/2019
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)
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To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on evidences obtained by the Department, it was revealed that there is a child on the premises who displayed excessive aggressive behavior. The child has a history of hitting
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Although the child is no longer in care, Director shall ensure that when children are displaying excessive aggressive behaviors, Director shall arrange a meeting with the child's parents to specify the child's needs and determine whether or not this facility is capable of meeting those needs.

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other children in the classroom and as a result, children in the classroom are being affected by the child's behavior. Staff were aware of the child’s aggressive behavior however failed to conduct a conference with the child’s parent to determine if the facility can meet the child’s needs. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Director shall develop a written plan indicating how they plan to meet children's needs and ensure the health and safety of other children at the facility. Written POC due by 08/29/2019 to be mailed to the El Segundo Regional Child Care Office.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3054
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sabrina MartinezTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3059
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2019
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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