376701413-12-6-2022-20-CC-TVUU-CM5TJM-20221215134633

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701413
Report Date: 12/06/2022
Date Signed: 12/06/2022 11:00:48 AM

Substantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/19/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Gloria Gonzalez

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 20-CC-20221019110609

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE ANGELS ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	376701413
ADMINISTRATOR:	DESIREE LONCAR		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	3078 L STREET		TELEPHONE:	(619) 458-9553
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92102
CAPACITY:	32	CENSUS: 19	DATE:	12/06/2022
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Maria Ortega		TIME COMPLETED:	10:00 AM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Rats and rat feces in the facility

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On December 6, 2022, at 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted a complaint inspection to deliver findings and met with Staff Memeber, Darlene Marentes and on or about 9:30 am the tour was continued with Administrator, Maria Ortega regarding the above allegation. LPA advised the Administrator of the purpose of the inspection and conducted a tour of the facility. There were 19 children 6 staff members present during the inspection.

During the course of this investigation, interviews were conducted with the Director, staff members, daycare parents, and records reviewed. Staff stated the facility has had mice problems and the facility has taken some measures to keep the center free of rodents. On 10/24/22 LPA observed 2 rat traps with no rats in class #2. LPA did observe rat feces and dead roaches in the drawer by the sink and rat feces in the material/storage room in class #2. On 12/6/22 LPA did not observe any rat or rat feces in any of the classrooms.

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022

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 20-CC-20221019110609

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE ANGELS ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701413
	VISIT DATE: 12/06/2022

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Based on LPA's observations and staff's admissions, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met therefore the allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. See 9099-C for continuation.

LPA reviewed Title 22 regulation regarding Buildings and grounds, with Maria Ortega. A copy of this report, notice of site visit (LIC 9213), and appeal rights (LIC 9058) was provided to Maria Ortega. LPA observed LIC9213 posted. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

An exit interview was conducted with Administrator, Maria Ortega..

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 20-CC-20221019110609

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE ANGELS ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 376701413
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 12/06/2022

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 12/09/2022 Section Cited CCR 101238(a)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary...to ensure the safety...of children...(1) The Licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Administrator states the facility will continue with the monthly pest services maintenance. Administrator states the facility will maintain a cleaning protocol of daily cleaning and also deep cleaning. LPA reviewed the Building and Grounds and Infant care General
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on LPA's observations, records review, and interviews, the Facility did not comply with the section cited above as there were rat feces and dead roaches found in the facility. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Sanitation regulations with the Administrator. Administrator states facility will send the San Diego Regional Office a written plan of correction on the new cleaning protocol plan and proof of continued pest control services by 12/9/22.
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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: Tulam Vu	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2212
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gloria Gonzalez	TELEPHONE: (619) 767-2238
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/06/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2022

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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