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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191605004
Report Date: 10/28/2022
Date Signed: 10/28/2022 12:36:50 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
08/16/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Shandra Powell
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20220816123009
FACILITY NAME:ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNINGFACILITY NUMBER:
191605004
ADMINISTRATOR:TIFFANY MCDUFFIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1014-1020 N. PARK AVENUETELEPHONE:
(310) 672-3777
CITY:INGLEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90302
CAPACITY:51CENSUS: 27DATE:
10/28/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:40 AM
MET WITH:Kirstin McDuffieTIME COMPLETED:
12:50 PM
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Personal Rights - Staff hit day care children
Personal Rights - Staff make inappropriate comments to day care children
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On 10/28/2022 An unannounced complaint inspection was made by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shandra Powell. The purpose of the inspection was to deliver the findings of the complaint for the above allegation. LPA met with Director Kirstin McDuffie, Director to discuss the above allegation. At the time of arrival LPA observed 26 Preschool children and 4 teachers present with preschool children at the facility.

An investigation was conducted and concluded by LPA Shandra Powell. LPA conducted interviews with complainant, staff, and children. Per complainant, Staff #1 hit day care children in care and Staff#1 makes inappropriate comments to day care children.
During the course of the investigation individuals were interviewed who have been present in the facility. Individuals interviewed made no disclosures to above allegations including children.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shandra Powell
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20220816123009
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNING
FACILITY NUMBER: 191605004
VISIT DATE: 10/28/2022
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There is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore at this time the allegations are deemed Unsubstantiated. Should additional information become available in the future, this investigation may be reopened.

A "Notice of Site Visit" and copy of the report was issued. Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to do so will result in a $100.00 civil penalty
This report must remain on file for three (3) years. This report must be posted for 30 days in clear view, at the entrance of the facility. The report can not be covered/concealed.

Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left with Director Kirstin McDuffie.. A copy of the appeal rights were provided and explained.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Shandra Powell
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2022
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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