198011350-9-13-2021-33-CC-CGUA-C75TBT-20210923143540

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198011350
Report Date: 09/13/2021
Date Signed: 09/13/2021 03:07:57 PM

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
07/13/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Judy Mora

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 33-CC-20210713083910

FACILITY NAME:	CDCLA - TINY DOTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198011350
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARIA G. NAVARRO		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	100 S. MAIN STREET		TELEPHONE:	(213) 897-0049
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90012
CAPACITY:	13	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	09/13/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:20 AM
MET WITH:	Elvira Valencia		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 PM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Daycare children are left unattended due to being out of ratio.
Babies are not observed while napping.

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Mora conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude the investigation for the above allegation. There was no staff available to guide LPA on a tour. Director Michelle Johnson was not available during this inspection. LPA later met with Teacher Elvira Valencia.

During the course of this inspection LPA visually observed the infants and staff in the classroom to determine if needs of children and ratios are being met. LPA inspected the facililty both indoors and outdoors. LPA also obtained a copy of the facility roster. Furthermore, LPA obtained copies of staff sign in and out sheets and children's sign in and out sheets for the weeks of 08/02/21, 07/12/21 & 07/05/21. Based on the available information, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations,(Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter Number 6), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

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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: 09/13/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2021

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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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
07/13/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Judy Mora

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 33-CC-20210713083910

FACILITY NAME:	CDCLA - TINY DOTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	198011350
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARIA G. NAVARRO		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	100 S. MAIN STREET		TELEPHONE:	(213) 897-0049
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90012
CAPACITY:	13	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	09/13/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:20 AM
MET WITH:	Elvira Valencia		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 PM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Daycare files are not kept confidential.

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Mora conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude the investigation for the above allegation. There was no staff available to guide LPA on a tour. Director Michelle Johnson was not available during this inspection. LPA later met with Teacher Elvira Valencia.

During the course of this inspection LPA visually observed the infants and staff in the classroom to determine if needs of children and ratios are being met. LPA inspected the facililty both indoors and outdoors. LPA also obtained a copy of the facility roster. Staff interviews were also conducted.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. No disclosures were made in regards to the above allegation.
The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview conducted with Elvira Valencia. Appeal Rights explained and provided.

Unsubstantiated

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: 09/13/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2021

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-20210713083910

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: CDCLA - TINY DOTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198011350
	VISIT DATE: 09/13/2021

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Sign in and out sheets show that on 08/03/21, there were 5 infants present with 01 staff before 7:30 AM. In addition, disclosures were made in regards to there not always being a staff person physically in the infant nap room at all times due to there not being enough staff. These pose 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 Reports was provided.

Exit interview was conducted with Elvira Valencia. Appeal rights and procedures were explained.

*END OF REPORT

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Mora	TELEPHONE: (323) 896-6847
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/13/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 33-CC-20210713083910

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: CDCLA - TINY DOTS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 198011350
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 09/13/2021

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A 09/14/2021 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 Sign in and out sheets show that on 08/03/21, there were 5 infants present with 01 staff before 7:30 AM. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Director states she will provide LPA a new staff schedule. LPA will be sent a schedule by 09/15/21.
Type A 09/14/2021 Section Cited CCR 101429(a)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants Sleeping infant(s) shall be directly observed by sight and sound at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by disclosures made during interviews. Disclosures were made in regards to there not always being a staff	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Director states she will provide LPA a new staff schedule so that one person can always be in the napping room. LPA will be sent a schedule by 09/15/21.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	person physically in the infant nap room at all times due to there not being enough staff.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
CCR	1 2 3 4 5 6 7		1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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: 09/13/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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