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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493271
Report Date: 09/09/2019
Date Signed: 09/09/2019 03:07:15 PM



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
08/19/2019 and conducted by Evaluator Angelica Ramirez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20190819113014
FACILITY NAME:WEVILLAGE VENTURA, LLCFACILITY NUMBER:
197493271
ADMINISTRATOR:BENINATI, KARENFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:3335 VENTURA BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(818) 233-8218
CITY:SHERMAN OAKSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91423
CAPACITY:13CENSUS: 0DATE:
09/09/2019
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:10 PM
MET WITH:Catherine TaylorTIME COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Facility operating out of ratio.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 9/9/19 at 12:20 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Ramirez arrived at the facility to deliver the findings of the complaint received on 8/19/19. LPA met with site director Catherine Taylor who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA explained the reason for the visit. Upon arrival LPA observed zero school-age children in care.

This agency has investigated the above-mentioned allegation. Based on interviews conducted, review of facility's records and other evidence obtained throughout the course of the investigation, there is not sufficient evidence to confirm that the facility operates out of ratio within the school-age program. Although the allegation may have happend or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. A copy of this report and notice of site visit were provided to the director.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica RamirezTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2019
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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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
08/19/2019 and conducted by Evaluator Angelica Ramirez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20190819113014

FACILITY NAME:WEVILLAGE VENTURA, LLCFACILITY NUMBER:
197493271
ADMINISTRATOR:BENINATI, KARENFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:3335 VENTURA BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(818) 233-8218
CITY:SHERMAN OAKSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91423
CAPACITY:13CENSUS: 0DATE:
09/09/2019
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:10 PM
MET WITH:Catherine TaylorTIME COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Facility staff co-mingled children.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 9/9/19 at 12:20 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Ramirez arrived at the facility to deliver the findings of the complaint received on 8/19/19. LPA met with site director Catherine Taylor who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA explained the reason for the visit. Upon arrival LPA observed zero school-age children in care.

This agency has investigated the above-mentioned allegation. Based on interviews conducted, review of facility's records, LPA observation and other evidence obtained throughout the course of the investigation, it was revealed that the facility commingles children from the preschool and other programs. Therefore, the allegation is substantiated. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica RamirezTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2019
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-20190819113014
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: WEVILLAGE VENTURA, LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493271
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2019
NARRATIVE
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The facility is cited a Type A violation. See LIC809-D for details.

Type A deficiency was cited during today's inspection (see LIC 809Ds). Each report (documenting a Type A citation) shall remain posted for 30 days along with the Notice of Site Visit (printed out during this inspection).


**In addition; A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months.
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, Appeal Rights (LIC9058) along with the Notice of Site Visit were provided to Catherine Taylor, Director.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Sharalyn Jenkins-SweetenTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica RamirezTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2019
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Control Number 30-CC-20190819113014
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: WEVILLAGE VENTURA, LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493271
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/09/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
09/13/2019
Section Cited
CCR
101161(a)
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Limitations on Capacity and Ambulatory Status. (a) licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This require-
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The licensee shall hire two additional staff, one full time and one on call by 9/13/19 and provide proof to the department by 9/13/19. Proof includes immunization, criminal record clearance and qualifications.
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ment was not met as evidenced by: based on interviews and LPA observation the facility commingles school-age and preschool children. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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The facility shall also document combined activities throughout the programs.
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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) 301-3077
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Angelica RamirezTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3071
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/09/2019
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