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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750056
Report Date: 11/13/2024
Date Signed: 11/13/2024 11:32:56 AM

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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 CC RO, 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
11/04/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Mayra Rivera
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20241104123316
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE STEPS OF FAITH PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197750056
ADMINISTRATOR:VALLADARES, SUZETTEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:14021 SAYRE STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 362-5049
CITY:SYLMARSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91342
CAPACITY:44CENSUS: 3DATE:
11/13/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Heather Aranda, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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Licensee does not maintain facility in good repair
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On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Rivera conducted an unannounced complaint inspection regarding licensee does not maintain facility in good repair. At approximately 9:43 am., LPA entered toddler classroom and observed 3 toddlers with staff #1 present.

During the course of this investigation, Licensing Program Analyst Mayra Rivera conducted an inspection and observed the main gate to have a wide opening gap. During the inspection, LPA tested the opening of the gap, and observed a child fit through the gap.

The above allegation is found to be substantiated. A finding of substantiated means that the allegation has been found to be valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Based on information obtained during this investigation, the following Type B deficiency listed on the attached LIC 9099D is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. The deficiency that is being cited needs to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/08/2024
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-20241104123316
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE STEPS OF FAITH PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750056
VISIT DATE: 11/13/2024
NARRATIVE
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 During this inspection, the gate has been corrected by adding another chain lock to close the gap.

Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit and any Licensing report documenting a type “B” deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty.

The exit interview was conducted with director Heather Aranda. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with director, Heather Aranda, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these documents.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/13/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 12-CC-20241104123316
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE STEPS OF FAITH PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750056
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/13/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/13/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
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Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Per director will add another chain lock today to close the gap,
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Based on LPA observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in not providing a safe entrance gate (opening gap) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/13/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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