561708073-9-18-2025-17-CC-SMAZ-DLVS59-20250926133358

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 561708073
Report Date: 09/18/2025
Date Signed: 09/18/2025 11:30:39 AM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/23/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Veronica Diaz

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20250723113016

FACILITY NAME:	TEMPLE ETZ CHAIM PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	561708073
ADMINISTRATOR:	DEBBIE BLUMENTHAL		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1080 JANSS ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(805) 497-6852
CITY:	THOUSAND OAKS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91360
CAPACITY:	210	CENSUS: 159	DATE:	09/18/2025
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	Debbie Blumenthal		TIME COMPLETED:	10:45 AM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Staff are not ensuring adequate indoor space for day care children.
Staff did not ensure day care children don't have access to hazardous items.

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On 09/18/25 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Veronica Diaz and Brian Fung conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver the findings of the above-mentioned allegations. LPAs met with Debbie Blumenthal and explained the purpose of the inspection. Together, the LPA and the director toured the facility inside and outside. At the time of the inspection, there were 130 preschool children and 29 toddlers with 30 staff members present.

The Department received a complaint alleging staff are not ensuring adequate indoor space for day care children and that staff did not ensure children do not have access to hazardous items. The investigation included two unannounced inspections, a review of facility records, review of fire clearance documents, and interviews with the director, assisant dirctor and parents of children enrolled.

Continue LIC9099-C

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/18/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Control Number 17-CC-20250723113016

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: TEMPLE ETZ CHAIM PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 561708073
	VISIT DATE: 09/18/2025

NARRATIVE

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During both inspections, LPAs observed that the classrooms had enough space for the children in care. Children were able to move around freely and participate in activities without overcrowding. The fire clearance reviewed for the licensed capacity matched the number of children observed at the facility. No evidence was found to show that the indoor space was inadequate.

In regard to hazardous items, LPAs toured all classrooms, bathrooms, storage areas, and the outdoor play space. Cleaning supplies, medications, and other potentially dangerous items were observed to be stored in cabinets with child safety locks or placed out of children’s reach. Staff were observed actively supervising the children during both visits. No hazardous items were found to be accessible to the children during the inspections.

Interviews with staff and parents did not provide evidence to support the allegations. Parents stated they felt the classrooms had enough room for their children and that they had not observed unsafe conditions at the facility.

Based on LPA’s observations, record review, and interviews, there was not enough evidence to support the allegations. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.

No deficiencies were cited for today. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were provided, and the report was reviewed. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100 Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Debbie Blumenthal.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Diaz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/18/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/18/2025

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