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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197410742
Report Date: 05/10/2023
Date Signed: 05/10/2023 10:41:07 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 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
02/16/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Doris Whitmore
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20230216110515
FACILITY NAME:HANDS ON FUN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197410742
ADMINISTRATOR:DAWN SPECIALEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1511 TORRANCE BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(310) 618-2085
CITY:TORRANCESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90501
CAPACITY:26CENSUS: 9DATE:
05/10/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:57 AM
MET WITH:Dawn SpecialeTIME COMPLETED:
10:40 AM
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On 05/10/2023 at 8:57 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore conducted an unannounced complaint visit for the purpose of delivering the findings of the investigation above. LPA met with Dawn Speciale and observed 9 children 2 staff at the time of the visit. On 04/26/2023 at 8:03 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore conducted an unannounced complaint investigation and met with Director Dawn Speciale. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to continue with interviews with the children, staff, and the director. LPA also was able to observe handwashing. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors and observed six children and three teachers.
On 02/22/2023 Licensing Program Analyst Doris Whitmore met with Dawn Speciale Director, LPA observed a total of nine children and five teachers. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors and took pictures. LPA obtained the following documents: Personnel Report, Facility Roster, Wash hands Sign, Daily Schedule, Child Care Health Form, Attendance Sheet, Care and Supervision Policy, Health Check, Staff Qualifications. For the purpose of the complaint investigation LPA interviewed the director, staff, and children. The Department conducted a full investigation which included interviews with staff, children and relevant parties,
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris WhitmoreTELEPHONE: 424-301-3029
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/10/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/10/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20230216110515
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: HANDS ON FUN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197410742
VISIT DATE: 05/10/2023
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as well as a record review, including a review of documentation as related to the allegation. With the information obtained and interviews conducted the investigation did not provide sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation of unqualified staff not providing care and supervision, staff hit day care children, staff not inspecting the day care children for signs of illness or injury upon arrival, Staff not ensuring day care children practice proper handwashing, and staff not ensuring outdoor play areas are free from hazards is deemed unsubstantiated. Meaning although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.
An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeal rights along with the Notice of Site Visit were provided to Dawn Speciale.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren StarksTELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris WhitmoreTELEPHONE: 424-301-3029
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/10/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/10/2023
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