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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198014010
Report Date: 07/14/2025
Date Signed: 07/14/2025 10:50:15 AM

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
06/20/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Susann Sanchez
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 54-CC-20250620163140
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE SUNSHINE HOUSE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198014010
ADMINISTRATOR:BEATRIZ RODRIGUEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1814 E. 7TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(562) 209-4406
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90813
CAPACITY:23CENSUS: 16DATE:
07/14/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:50 AM
MET WITH:Beatriz (Betty) Rodriguez, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
11:05 AM
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Staff did not prevent child from biting another child
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susann Sanchez conducted an unannounced complaint inspection for the purpose of delivering the finding for the above allegation. LPA met with Betty Rodriguez, Director, who guided LPA on a tour. There were 16 children present and four staff supervising children. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted with staff, children, parents and reviewed pertinent documents. LPA reviewed incident reports, shows that child #1 has been bitten three times while in care. Per staff, when a child bites, staff speak to the child and explain that teeth are for biting food, they redirect the child and offer other stimulating activities. Staff will inspect the wounded area, clean it and provide first aid as needed. A report is also be provided to parents of children involved. During parents interviews, it was revealed that some parents have concerns regarding ratio in the morning, stating it’s a bit crowded and there’s may not be enough staff when a teacher has to step out or take a break. Per Director there is always four or more staff. Based on LPA interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be Substantiated. Per California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1) facility is being cited.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Warren Birks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 54-CC-20250620163140
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: LITTLE SUNSHINE HOUSE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198014010
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/14/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/15/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)(1)
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(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, .. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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As 07/02/2025, a new written plan was put in place and a copy of the plan was given to all parents involved. There hasn't been a biting incidents since the new plan was put in place. Plan was sent to LPA via email during inspection.
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Based on interviews, facility did not prevent Child #1 from being bitten multiple times, which poses a potential health and safety risk or personal rights risk to children 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: Warren Birks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/14/2025
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