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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198005944
Report Date: 12/30/2025
Date Signed: 12/30/2025 01:20:15 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/19/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Randy Derraco
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 54-CC-20250919131335
FACILITY NAME:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198005944
ADMINISTRATOR:JENNIFER HOLLANDSWORTHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5251 E. LAS LOMASTELEPHONE:
(562) 961-8882
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90815
CAPACITY:117CENSUS: 59DATE:
12/30/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Director - Monica GonzalezTIME COMPLETED:
01:40 PM
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Licensee allowed unqualified staff to provide care to day care children without supervision.
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Licensing program analyst (LPA) R. Derraco conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to the above mentioned facility on 12/30/25 at 11:00 AM. LPA was met by Director, Monica Gonalez, who guided analyst on a tour of the center. LPA observed 58 children in care and 10 staff members caring for children. The physical plant of the center was observed to be free of defects.

The purpose of this visit is to deliver findings to the above mentioned allegation. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, reviewed records, and made observations. Staff members who were interviewed state that they are rarely left alone with children. Breaks and lunches are usually covered by a floater. Individuals interviewed were unable to indicate whom the floater would be when qualified teachers would leave for breaks of lunch. During record review, LPA observed S1, S2, and S3 to not have a completed employee file that included college transcripts. Per Director, staff members without transcripts (S1, S2, S3) have enrolled in courses provided by the center (Kindercare). Individuals who have enrolled in classes did so after the complaint was filed and the initial 10 day complaint visit was completed (09/26/25).
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/30/2025
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 54-CC-20250919131335
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198005944
VISIT DATE: 12/30/2025
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Based on LPA's observations, interview conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations 101216.1(g), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Monica Gonzalez.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/30/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 54-CC-20250919131335
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198005944
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/30/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
01/08/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101216.1(g)
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101216.1 Teacher Qualifications and Duties (g) ... a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Licensee states she will provide a completed and updated LIC 500 along with a break schedule for all staff members.
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the Director did not have a completed staff file to included transcripts which poses and potential Health, safety and/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: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/30/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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