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Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371515
Report Date: 06/01/2023
Date Signed: 06/01/2023 03:01:03 PM

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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, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
04/06/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Mila Quinto

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20230406100158

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE SUNSHINE HOUSE		FACILITY NUMBER:	304371515
ADMINISTRATOR:	BETONTE, NINA		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	4111 KATELLA AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(562) 810-1887
CITY:	LOS ALAMITOS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90720
CAPACITY:	31	CENSUS: 27	DATE:	06/01/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:20 AM
MET WITH:	Nina Betonte, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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Staff handled day care child in a rough manner.

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mila Quinto conducted an investigation visit to the facility to deliver the finding. Upon arrival, LPA met with director, Nina Betonte. Census was taken. There was a total of 27 preschool children with 9 staff members.
A review of facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mila Quinto
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/01/2023

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 06-CC-20230406100158

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SUNSHINE HOUSE	FACILITY NUMBER: 304371515
	VISIT DATE: 06/01/2023

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The complainant alleged staff handled a child in a rough manner. According to the complainant, during drop off, complainant observed Staff 1(S1) move forward from a sitting position and pull Child (C1) to move child back as C1 was crawling away from circle time.

On 4/10/23, 5/26/23 and 5/31/23, LPA interviewed 3 staff including the Director. According to the director, on the day of the incident, complainant contacted director stating witnessed S1 pull C1’s hoodie as C1 was crawling away from circle time. Director stated a meeting was held in the afternoon with the Director, S1 and complainant to discuss the incident and hear S1’s perspective. S1 stated wiggled C1’s hoodie and called C1 name. As C1 looked back to S1, C1 stepped on a toy and fell. S1 stated out of instinct, S1 picked up C1 under the arms and slid C1 towards S1. S1 admitted instead of getting C1 under the arms and slide him towards S1, S1 could have stood up to pick up C1. S1 stated an incident report was sent through brightwheel and informed the parents of C1. LPA reviewed a screenshot copy of the incident report with time stamped at 8:25am. Staff 2 (S2) who was also present in the room during the incident stated did not witness and no disclosure was made.

On 4/19/23, LPA called 7 parents and interviewed 3 of the 7 parents. There were no disclosures made from the 3 parents interviewed. LPA did not receive a return call from the 4 parents.

Children were not interviewed due to age.

Based on interviews, the allegation referenced on this report is substantiated. A substantiated finding means that the complaint is substantiated, and the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. The following violation was revealed and is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, 101223(a)(2) Personal Rights. Please refer to attached 9099 (D).

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director, Nina Betonte. Appeal Rights and deficiencies were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mila Quinto
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/01/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 06-CC-20230406100158

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE SUNSHINE HOUSE	FACILITY NUMBER: 304371515
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/01/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 06/15/2023 Section Cited CCR 101223(a)(2)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations.... This requiremeny is not met as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Director stated will conduct a meeting to cover personal rights and ensure to how properly move a child. Director will provide a copy of the meeting agenda via email to LPA by due date.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on interview with staff, S1 slid C1 forward to move child back. S1 admitted to have handled it by getting up instead of pulling C1 towards S1. This poses a potentail health and safety risk to 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mila Quinto
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/01/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/01/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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