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Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493118
Report Date: 10/03/2023
Date Signed: 10/03/2023 10:07:35 AM

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
08/01/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Adrian Risher
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20230801085936
FACILITY NAME:STEWART FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197493118
ADMINISTRATOR:STEWART, ELISEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 617-9720
CITY:SAN PEDROSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90731
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 9DATE:
10/03/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Elise Stewart, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
10:30 AM
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Conduct Inimical: Licensee is an addict and an alcoholic
Personal Rights:Licensee and unknown adults pose a potential danger to daycare children
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On 10/03/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Risher conducted a complaint initial visit regarding the above-mentioned allegations. LPA met with Elise Stewart, Licensee LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA observed 9 children in care with 1 teacher.

On 08/01/2023, ESCCRO received a complaint regarding Licensee is an addict and an alcoholic
The Licensee and unknown adults pose a potential danger to daycare children. Information was received that the staff is taking medication and there are “alcoholics” in the home. The case was referred to the Investigation Branch to conduct a full investigation of the allegations.

On 08/08/2023, LPA Risher conducted an interview with the Licensee. LPA requested a copy of the facility roster, staff contact information, daycare calendar and court documents.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion: 70
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen NealTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian RisherTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3050
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023
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-20230801085936
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: STEWART FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493118
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2023
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On 08/30/2023, IB Investigator Philippe Miles conducted interviews with staff and children.

Based on interviews and observations, there is insufficient evidence regarding the allegations of Conduct Inimical and Personal Rights. Staff have not witnessed any drug or alcohol use by the Licensee or staff. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the above alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are found to be unsubstantiated. There is insufficient evidence that there are conduct inimical and personal rights violations.

Exit interview was conducted and report was provided to Elise Stewart, Licensee. Appeal rights will be provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maureen NealTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3042
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Adrian RisherTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3050
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2023
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