198007140-2-21-2024-30-CC-KSTS-D2XPV2-20240301103821

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198007140
Report Date: 02/21/2024
Date Signed: 02/21/2024 12:05:52 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 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
12/05/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Doris Whitmore

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20231205111839

FACILITY NAME:	CHILDREN'S COLLECTIVE - THE INFANT TODDLER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198007140
ADMINISTRATOR:	JEANETTE BANUELOS		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	932 W. 85TH		TELEPHONE:	(323) 789-1873
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90044
CAPACITY:	19	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	02/21/2024
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:04 AM
MET WITH:	Donna Belvins		TIME COMPLETED:	12:15 PM

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Personal Rights- Staff memebers pinched daycare.

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On 12/12/2023 LPA Whitmore initiated the complaint investigation and met with the Site Supervisor Donna Belvin. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors, observing proper teacher/child ratios with a total of 7 children and 3 teachers. LPA interviewed the Site Supervisor & Staff. LPA obtained a copy of Personnel Report, Facility Roster, Unusual Incident/Injury Report, & Policy on Personal Rights. LPA Whitmore interviewed the Director and Staff based upon interviews the allegation needs further investigation.
On 12/14/2023 at 2:15 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore conducted an unannounced complaint investigation and met with Donna Belvins. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to continue interviews with the Staff, Child, & Parent. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors and observed 3 children and 3 staff. Based upon interviews the allegation needs further investigation.
On 02/21/2024 at 11:03 a.m. LPA Whitmore conducted a visit to complete the investigation and deliver findings. LPA Whitmore met with the Supervisor Donna Belvin. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors, observing proper teacher/child ratios with 8 total children in care and 7 Teachers.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3029
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2024

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 30-CC-20231205111839

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S COLLECTIVE - THE INFANT TODDLER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198007140
	VISIT DATE: 02/21/2024

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The Department conducted a full investigation, which included staff interviews, interviews with relevant parties, as well as a record review which included documentation related to the allegations. Based upon the preponderance of evidence Personal Rights- Staff members pinched daycare children. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeal rights along with Notice of Site Visit were provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Karren Starks	TELEPHONE: (310) 740-3038
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore	TELEPHONE: 424-301-3029
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2024

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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