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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566214337
Report Date: 03/14/2024
Date Signed: 03/14/2024 01:08:42 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 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
03/08/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Laura Villanueva
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20240308134143
FACILITY NAME:MIRZADEH FCC AKA MINI STEPS ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
566214337
ADMINISTRATOR:MIRZADEH, JALEHFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 355-0535
CITY:WESTLAKE VILLAGESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91362
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
03/14/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Jaleh MirzadehTIME COMPLETED:
12:09 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee left daycare child(ren) unattended
Licensee did not ensure stairs were barricaded
Licensee did not provide a safe environment for daycare children
Daycare children are being neglected while in care
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On March 14, 2024, at 9:45 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Laura Villanueva and Aaliyah Zendejas conducted an unannounced inspection to investigate and conclude investigation for the above allegations. LPAs met with Jaleh Mirzadeh and explained the purpose of the visit. LPAs conducted a tour of the facility inside and outside. LPAs observed a total of 4 children in care. Another infant arrived at a later time.

Upon entering the home, LPAs observed a staircase next tot he front door unbarriacded and accesible to child care children. LPAs asked licensee why the stairs did not have a barricade. Licensee responded that the other LPAs that inspected last time did not mention anything about the stairs needing to be barricaded. LPAs review previous LIC809 report dated 12/28/2021. During that visit there were no children present, so a citation was not issued. The allegation , "Licensee did not ensure stairs were barricaded." was observed. LPAs observed chemicals such as round up weed killer , insect spray on a shelf next ot the staircase. LPAs abserved Glade spray on a low shelf in the children's restroom. LPAs observed kitchen knives on the kitchen counter accessible to children. LPAs informed licensee that kitchen knives need to be stored at least 5 feet
CONTINUED ON LIC9099C
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: George Mingle
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Villanueva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024
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-20240308134143
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: MIRZADEH FCC AKA MINI STEPS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 566214337
VISIT DATE: 03/14/2024
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high or locked to make them inaccessible to children. Licensee stated that she uses a gate to keep children in the child care area. LPAs observed gate to be open. The allegation, "Licensee did not provide a safe environment for day-care children" was substantiated by LPAs observations.

While LPAs were touring the 2 story home, licensee informed LPAs that 2 infant were sleeping upstairs. LPAs and licensee went upstairs with licensee. On top of the stairs, licensee removed a dog pad with urine out of the path. Licensee opened a bedroom on the right side of the hallway. C1 was sleeping on her stomach with a pacifier attached to her shirt in her mouth. LPAs asked where the other infant was sleeping. Licensee led LPAs to a bedroom on the opposite side of the hallway .Licensee opened the door. LPAs observed an infant in a playpen on a pillow and an activity hanging over playpen. Title 22 Division 12, Chapter 1, Article 06 Continuing Requirements 102425 Infant Safe Sleep prohibit the manner in which infants were observed to be sleeping. Licensee stated that she was not informed of the infant safe sleep regulations. LPAs gave licensee a copy of the regulations for her reference. LPAs informed licensee that it is her responsibility to abide by Title 22 regulations at all times. The allegation, " Licensee left day-care child(ren) unattended" and "Day-care children are being neglected while in care" was observed when infants were on the second floor with the door closed. Infants could not be visually observed out moving the door and the licensee needs to be on the same floor as the sleeping infant. Licensee does not have LIC9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan or 15 minute sleep logs for infants in care.

Based on LPAs observation, interviews conducted documentation and photos obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and must also be provided to newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care.

The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC 9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. Web site address to obtain forms, review quarterly updates, review Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes is: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing
CONTINUED ON LIC9099C
SUPERVISORS NAME: George Mingle
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Villanueva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024
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Control Number 17-CC-20240308134143
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: MIRZADEH FCC AKA MINI STEPS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 566214337
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/14/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
03/14/2024
Section Cited
HSC
102417(a)
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102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home- (a) The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Infants were sleeping on the second floor with the door closed. This poses an immediate threat to children in care.
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Licensee will immediately nap infants on the same floor that she is on and keep the door open to be ble to visually observe them with out moving the door. Licensee will come into the Regional Office for an office meeting.
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03/14/2024
Section Cited
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102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home-(4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines... shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPAs observed toxins and knives accessible to tthe children. This poses an immedate threat to children in care.
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Licensee will immediately remove toxins and hazards accessible to children. Licensee will come into the Regional Office for an office meeting.
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Section Cited
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102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home-(3) Where children less than five years old are in care, stairs shall be fenced or barricaded. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The stairs to the second floor were open and accessible to children.
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Licensee will immedaitely place a gate at the entrance of the stairs to the second floor when children less than 5 years old are in care. Licensee will come into the Regional Office for an office meeting.
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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: George Mingle
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Villanueva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024
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Control Number 17-CC-20240308134143
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: MIRZADEH FCC AKA MINI STEPS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 566214337
VISIT DATE: 03/14/2024
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Copies of this report must be posted for 30 days in a visible location for the authorized representatives of children. Notice of Site Visit has been posted (LIC9213). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.

Exit interview conducted with Licensee, Jaleh Mirzadeh. A copy of the Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 01/16) were given and explained. Licensee’s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

The following deficiencies are being cited in accordance to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Please refer to LIC9099D OR LIC809D for documentation of deficiencies cited:
SUPERVISORS NAME: George Mingle
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Villanueva
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2024
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