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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191204631
Report Date: 04/03/2024
Date Signed: 04/03/2024 03:18:01 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, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/28/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Anomeh Eivazian
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 33-CC-20240328150843
FACILITY NAME:SUSANNA WESLEY CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
191204631
ADMINISTRATOR:MORENA DURANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:134 N. KENWOOD ST.TELEPHONE:
(818) 548-6229
CITY:GLENDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91206
CAPACITY:36CENSUS: 10DATE:
04/03/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:Angela Galanis-Price, PastorTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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Facility does not have a director
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced complaint inspection in regards to the above allegation. LPA arrived at 11:45 a.m. on 04/03/24 and met with Angela Galanis-Price, Pastor of Church who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Shortly after, Pastor, Stephanie Rice arrived to the facility. During this inspection there were 10 preschoolers present in the facility with one staff. There is an infant program in the facility address with facility number 191226432.

During this investigation, LPA Eivazian conducted interviews with staff#1 and staff#2. LPA obtained copies of email communication that were sent to parents and staff on 03/20/24 regarding staff#3.

Based on staff#1, staff#3, director has been suspended as of 03/20/24. Per staff#1, parents and staff were informed on 03/20/24. Per staff#1, they did not report director suspension to the licensing. Per staff#1, they have not had a designated teacher or director present in the facility since 03/20/24.
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Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/03/2024
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 33-CC-20240328150843
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: SUSANNA WESLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191204631
VISIT DATE: 04/03/2024
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Based on LPA’s observations and interviews which were conducted, and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated at this time. California Code of Regulations 101215.1 (f)-- Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties --When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations, including total enrollment; shall be trained in program operation; and shall be designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety is cited during this inspection.

The following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809 (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.


Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Pastor, Angela Galanis-Price at 1:30 p.m..
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/03/2024
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Control Number 33-CC-20240328150843
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: SUSANNA WESLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191204631
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/03/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
04/22/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101215.1(f)
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 Child Care Center Directors Qualifications and Duties
When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) etc...
This requirement was not met as evidence by...
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Per Pastor Galanis-Price they will have a fully qualified teacher to act as a director effective tomorrow and by 04/22/24 will have an inter director.
A written plan will be submitted to LPA by 04/22/24.
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Per staff#1, facility director, staff#3 has been suspended as of 03/20/24. Parents and staff were informed. Per staff#1, they did not have a designated teacher to act as director since director absence.
This poses a potential health, safety and personal right risk to the children in care.
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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: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/03/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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