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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700122
Report Date: 03/09/2026
Date Signed: 03/09/2026 03:04:47 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/13/2026 and conducted by Evaluator William M Chancellor Jr.
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 10-CC-20260113091413
FACILITY NAME:CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - MELROSEFACILITY NUMBER:
376700122
ADMINISTRATOR:LEANNE SPARKSFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:145 N, MELROSE DR. STE 100TELEPHONE:
(760) 724-5600
CITY:VISTASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92083
CAPACITY:126CENSUS: 88DATE:
03/09/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:45 PM
MET WITH:Leanne Sparks, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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1. Facility operating out of ratio.
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 On March 09, 2026, at 1:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Chancellor conducted an unannounced visit to Children’s Paradise – Melrose and met with Director Leanne Sparks and Assistant Director of Child Development Delaney Villani to deliver the findings of a complaint investigation. The complaint, received on January 13, 2026, alleged that the facility was operating out of ratio due to being understaffed.
As part of the investigation, LPA conducted a facility tour on January 16, 2026, took census, interviewed staff, made observations, and reviewed relevant records. Records review corroborated that on January 12, 2026, the preschool classrooms maintained a minimum regulatory ratio of 12:1 or lower. Although staff took required breaks, Title 22 regulations did not require a third staff member to maintain the 8:1 ratio outlined in Title 5. Records further confirmed that at least two fully qualified staff were present, allowing up to 24 children to remain within ratio. Documentation was not available to determine whether additional staff were counted in ratio when lead teachers were absent or on break.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 10-CC-20260113091413
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC. - MELROSE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376700122
VISIT DATE: 03/09/2026
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 Based on conflicting statements and limited evidence, LPA was unable to substantiate the allegation that the facility was operating out of ratio. While the incident may have occurred, there is not sufficient evidence to support the allegation. Therefore, the allegation is deemed unsubstantiated.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report, along with appeal rights and a Notice of Site Visit, was provided to Director Leanne Sparks. The Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 consecutive days in a prominent location visible to families and caregivers.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2026
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