197493211-4-17-2023-12-CC-MRAN-CQZ2UL-20230417174228

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493211
Report Date: 04/17/2023
Date Signed: 04/17/2023 02:43:28 PM

Substantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/18/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Andrew Alemoh

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20230118162039

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE ILEADERS EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	197493211
ADMINISTRATOR:	CANDICE BUTERA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	28040 HASLEY CANYON ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(661) 383-0400
CITY:	CASTAIC	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91384
CAPACITY:	62	CENSUS:	DATE:	04/17/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:00 PM
MET WITH:			TIME COMPLETED:	03:00 PM

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Personal Rights - Day care child threw toys and objects to children.

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On 04/17/23 at 2:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Alemoh met with Assistant Program Director Sandra Culini-Reza for the purpose to deliver the finding of the above allegation. Upon arrival, LPA observed 5 staff members providing care to 31 preschool age children.

The investigation consisted of interviews with Director, and other complaint relevant parties. During the interviews conducted, staff #1 and staff #2 revealed child #1 experienced frustration and behavioral issues such as throwing toys across the room to staff and children. Child #1 would use his hands to communicate resulting in pushing (staff #3 child #2), staff/children, tapping them on the head and throwing objects/toys without resulting in any injuries. LPA obtained statements documenting of child #1’s observations. The facility staff was in communication with child #1’s authorized representative as the following dates: Jan 17th, 31st, Feb 1st 2nd and 5th. The facility provided resources to seek assistance to help with child #1’s behavioral issues. On Feb 5th, 2023, child #1 was disenrolled due to the facility being unable to meet child #1’s needs. See Complaint Investigation Report LIC9099-C for report continuation.

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh	TELEPHONE: 661-202-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2023

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 12-CC-20230118162039

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE ILEADERS EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197493211
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/17/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 05/01/2023 Section Cited HSC 101223(a)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Personal Rights - (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful ... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted the facility did not meet the needs of child #1, child #2 on	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Director stated an all staff meeting will be conducted to discuss how to prevent personal rights violations of children. Licensee will submit to the Department no later than 05/01/23 a copy of the all staff meeting agenda including the meeting sign in and out with the signatures of staff that participated
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	multiple occassions child #1 threw toys and objected to these children. The incident did not result in any injuries. This is a type B deficiency which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	in the meeting.
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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: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh	TELEPHONE: 661-202-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 12-CC-20230118162039

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE ILEADERS EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197493211
	VISIT DATE: 04/17/2023

NARRATIVE

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The facility was unable to meet the needs of child #1 as a result (other child #2) were affected by child #1's behavioral actions Based on the evidence obtained, there is sufficient evidence to prove child #1 threw toys and objects to staff and children; therefore, the allegation is substantiated.

The facility was cited a Type B deficiency. See Complaint Investigation Report LIC9099-D for deficiency cited.

An exit interview was conducted,a copy of this report was read, and provided to whoever along with the appeal rights.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh	TELEPHONE: 661-202-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/18/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Andrew Alemoh

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20230118162039

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE ILEADERS EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	197493211
ADMINISTRATOR:	CANDICE BUTERA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	28040 HASLEY CANYON ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(661) 383-0400
CITY:	CASTAIC	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91384
CAPACITY:	62	CENSUS:	DATE:	04/17/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:00 PM
MET WITH:	xxx		TIME COMPLETED:	03:00 PM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Personal Rights - Child was hit in the head with a wooden object

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On 04/17/23 at 11:xx AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrew Alemoh met with Assistant Program Director Sandra Culini-Resa for the purpose to deliver the finding of the above allegation. Upon arrival, LPA observed assistant program director providing care to 31 preschool age children and 5 staff members.

The investigation consisted of interviews with Director, and other complaint relevant parties. During the interviews conducted with staff and children there were no witnesses that can corroborate the above allegation occurred.

Based on the evidence obtained, the above allegation is unsubstantiated.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy was read and provided to the xx along with the appeal rights.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh	TELEPHONE: 661-202-3365
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/17/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2023

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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