198008723-4-14-2023-33-CC-CGUA-CRMVCL-20230508161918

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198008723
Report Date: 04/14/2023
Date Signed: 04/14/2023 12:09:18 PM

Substantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/22/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Judy Mora

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 33-CC-20230322163433

FACILITY NAME:	HARRY PREGERSON CHILD CARE CENTER, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198008723
ADMINISTRATOR:	MIRANDA VALDESCONA		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	255 E. TEMPLE ST.		TELEPHONE:	(213) 894-1556
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90012
CAPACITY:	21	CENSUS: 11	DATE:	04/14/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:35 AM
MET WITH:	Veronica Rafael		TIME COMPLETED:	12:18 PM

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Facility is operating out of ratio.

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Mora conducted an unannounced site inspection on this date to conclude the investigation for the above complaint allegation. LPA met with Veronica Rafael, Interim Site Supervisor. LPA was guided on a tour of the facility at approximately 10:43 AM.

At the time of this inspection, LPA Mora observed one staff with four infants in the classroom, two infants were in the slepping area while the teacher was in the activity space with the other two infants.

During the course of this investigation interviews were conducted with staff. LPA also obtained and reviewed copies of childrens sign in and out sheets for February and March of 2023. LPA obtained and review copies of staff timecards for February and March of 2023. During the review of staff and children time sheets, it was observed that on February 27, 2023 at approximately 8:30 AM, there was one staff present with six infants; this placed the facility out of ratio.

*REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2023

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 33-CC-20230322163433

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: HARRY PREGERSON CHILD CARE CENTER, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198008723
	VISIT DATE: 04/14/2023

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Based on the available information, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations,(Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter Number 1), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to clients in care.
Upon receipt of this report, the licensee shall post ANY licensing report documenting a type “A” citation. This must remain posted for 30 days during hours of operation. In addition to posting this report, the licensee will also provide copies to the parents of the children in care for up to one year.

A copy of the LIC 9224 - Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report was provided.

Exit interview was conducted with Veronica Rafael. Appeal rights and procedures were explained.

*END OF INTERVIEW

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 33-CC-20230322163433

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: HARRY PREGERSON CHILD CARE CENTER, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198008723
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/14/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A 04/17/2023 Section Cited CCR 101416.5(b)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Staff-Infant Ratio There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by records review. During the review of staff and children time sheets, it was observed that on February 27, 2023	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Interim Director states she will make sure that the facility is in ratio at all times. They will make sure that teachers show up on time for work. LPA will be sent a written statement by 04/17/23.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	at approximately 8:30 AM, there was one staff present with six infants; this placed the facility out of ratio. This is an emmidiate risk to the health and safety of children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/14/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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