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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191800750
Report Date: 05/19/2025
Date Signed: 05/30/2025 12:36:00 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 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
04/25/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Joanne Solorio Campos
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 33-CC-20250425154208
FACILITY NAME:WESTSIDE JEWISH COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
191800750
ADMINISTRATOR:LAUREN FRIEDMANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5870 WEST OLYMPIC BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(323) 556-5251
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90036
CAPACITY:141CENSUS: 74DATE:
05/19/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Lauren Friedman, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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Criminal Record Clearance-Licensee does not ensure staff are fingerprint prior to working at the facility
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Joanne Solorio-Campos and Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to deliver findings regarding the above allegation. LPAs met with Lauren Friedman, Director, who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. There were 74 children present during today's inspection.

Allegation states that Licensee does not ensure staff are fingerprint cleared prior to working at the facility. During the investigation licensing staff conducted interviews with parents, staff and the reporting party and obtained pertinent documents.

During the parent interviews no information was disclosed to support the allegation. Parents stated they are happy with the care being provided.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joanne Solorio Campos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 33-CC-20250425154208
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: WESTSIDE JEWISH COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191800750
VISIT DATE: 05/19/2025
NARRATIVE
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Licensing staff interviewed staff members, reviewed staff files, and obtained the names of staff members present. Per staff interviews, it was disclosed that Staff #2 and Staff #4 began working at the facility before receiving fingerprint clearance. Additionally, Licensing staff observed 1 uncleared adult present in the classroom who was not associated to the facility. The uncleared adult and the director disclosed to LPA’s that their schedule is Monday-Friday 8:45am to 4:45pm and that they provide therapeutic services for one child. LPA's discussed clearance requirement with Director. Per Director’s statement, uncleared adult was sent to do fingerprints after Licensing staff made the initial complaint visit. LPA's observed “In Process” status for adult on 05/08/25. Per Director’s interview, in the past, staff have worked in the classroom before receiving fingerprint clearance. Director states that she believed that when an adult showed “In Process” that they were cleared to work, LPA's clarified that that information is incorrect and that individuals need to show an “Eligible Clearance” or “Eligible Exemption” prior to working at the facility. Based on LPA's record review of staff time reports and Guardian clearances, LPA's consistently observed that staff members hire dates precedes Guardian clearance associations.

The Reporting Party stated during the interview that they began working at the facility in 2024 and did not obtain fingerprint clearance until February 2025, indicating they worked at the facility without the required clearance during that period.

Based on LPA’s observation, interviews and reviewing documentation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division & Chapter) are being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D.

LPA’s informed Director Lauren Friedman that this report dated 5/19/25 documents 1 Type A citation, which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Type A citation needs to be provided to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Upon review, Licensee was cited for same violation on 12/17/2024, which is within the calendar year, making this a repeat violation incurring an immediate civil penalty which will be assessed. See LIC421IM. Additionally, facility will be issued an immediate $500 civil penalty for staff, S#2 and S#9, see LIC421BG. S#4 was previously cited a civil penalty on 12/2024.

Exit interview was conducted with Director Lauren Friedman. Appeal rights were provided and discussed. Notice of site visit was provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joanne Solorio Campos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2025
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Control Number 33-CC-20250425154208
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

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

FACILITY NAME: WESTSIDE JEWISH COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 191800750
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/19/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
05/20/2025
Section Cited
HSC
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
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(A) Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State
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LPA observed S#9 leave the facility immediately and reminded the Director that staff must have criminal record clearance in order to return. Once criminal record has been cleared, Director will send proof to LPA via email. LPA's also observed through record review that S#2 and S#4 were not cleared prior to stepping in the classroom but have since then have been cleared. Director will review regulation pertaining to criminal background clearances and provide LPA will a declaration.
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Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S#2, S#4 and S#9did not have criminal record clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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: Katrina Chicote
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joanne Solorio Campos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2025
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