197411396-2-16-2023-30-CC-MNEL-CPB4Z5-20230222183208

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197411396
Report Date: 02/16/2023
Date Signed: 02/16/2023 12:06:18 PM

Unsubstantiated

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
12/08/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Miriam Cohen

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20221208160650

FACILITY NAME:	CARDEN DOMINION PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197411396
ADMINISTRATOR:	VRANKA, TAMARA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	25313 NARBONNE AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(310) 530-5242
CITY:	LOMITA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90717
CAPACITY:	45	CENSUS: 26	DATE:	02/16/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Tamara Vranka, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	12:10 PM

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Staff handled daycare child in a rough manner

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On 02/16/2023 @ 1:00 PM, LPA Cohen conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of delivering the finding against alleged complaint reported concerning the above preschool. Upon arrival, LPA Cohen observed three adults providing care for 26 children. LPA Cohen met with preschool director, Tamar Vranka.

After conducting verbal interviews with three parents of children currently enrolled and two staff members (written declarations obtained), the following conclusion has been reached: Unsubstantiated - A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred.

The investigation regarding the above allegation has been completed. No deficiencies will be issued.
An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed with licensee/director.
A copy of this report was provided to the preschool director.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miriam Cohen	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3058
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2023

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-20221208160650

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: CARDEN DOMINION PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197411396
	VISIT DATE: 02/16/2023

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On 12/13/2022 @ 3:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miriam Cohen conducted an unannounced complaint visit for the purpose of notifying the preschool owner, Theresa Scott, concerning the above-mentioned allegation and to perform an investigation. Upon arrival, LPA Cohen observed two staff members supervising for 21 children.
LPA Cohen acquired the following documentation:
*Children Roster with Emergency ID information
*Written declarative from alleged teacher and preschool owner
*Email correspondence between preschool owner and RP (submitted by owner of the preschool)
Further witnesses and documentation will be needed to conclude the investigation.
An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed with Ms. Scott.
A copy of this report was provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen Neal	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miriam Cohen	TELEPHONE: (424) 301-3058
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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