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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191804654
Report Date: 10/30/2024
Date Signed: 10/31/2024 09:47:32 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 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
10/21/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Amelia Morales
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20241021100436
FACILITY NAME:JUST LIKE MOM'S # 2 DAY CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
191804654
ADMINISTRATOR:PODELKO, MARINAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1535 N. POINSETTIA PLACETELEPHONE:
(323) 969-9021
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90046
CAPACITY:50CENSUS: 11DATE:
10/30/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Applicant Vlada Matsenko & BeckyTIME COMPLETED:
06:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff misplaced day-care child's records.
Staff did not follow day-care child's dietary restrictions.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amelia Morales conducted an unannounced complaint inspection on 10/30/2024. Upon arrival, LPA was led into the gate by rining the doorbell. Upon entrance into the Center,LPA was greeted by Director Becky Lawrence, who then guided LPA on a tour of the downstairs portion of the facility; 11 children were observed in care. Applicant Vlada Matsenko arrived at 09:05 am (she has a pending application for a license for a change of ownership).

During today's inspection LPA Morales toured the facility, conducted interviews, video recording, reviewed 5 childrens files and obtained a copy of the sign in/out sheet of a children's roster, admissions agreeement and parent handbook.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amelia Morales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 58-CC-20241021100436
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: JUST LIKE MOM'S # 2 DAY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191804654
VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024
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-Pertaining to the allegation that the "Staff misplaced day-care child's records."

Per Reporting Party (RP), the staff members misplaced child's records.

At 10:00 AM LPA conducted childrens file reviews. In reviewing the children's files, it was discovered that 2 of the 5 files reviewed were missing forms. The facility enrolled children without obtaining necessary forms.

According to Title 22 regulations, "A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center." Based upon record review, the allegation that "staff misplaced day- care child's records" has been determined to be Substantiated. A finding of Substantiated means that the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 1 Article 06, Section 101221 (a) “Child's Records" is being cited.

-Pertaining to the allegation that the ''Staff did not follow day-care child's dietary restrictions.":

According to the RP, the facility did not follow child's dietary restrictions. According to to RP, C1 is allergic to sugar.

During today's inspection, LPA reviewed children's records as well as interviewed staff. During file review it was discovered that child's physician report and health history were found to be missing. Thus being unable to check for child's dietary restrictions. While conduction staff interview, staff member stated that on occasion they do give out cookies, and candy. Based upon record review and interview, the allegation that "Staff did not follow day- care child's dietary restrictions" has been determined to be Substantiated. A finding of Substantiated means that the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 1 Article 06, Section 101221 (b)(8)(a) “Child's Records" is being cited.

Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant Vlada Matsenko.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amelia Morales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024
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Control Number 58-CC-20241021100436
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: JUST LIKE MOM'S # 2 DAY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191804654
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
11/15/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101221(a)
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Child Records
A separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.
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Prior to enrollement facility will obtain complete records of children, and will send missing forms through email to LPA by POC date 11/15/2024
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Based on record review, 2 of the 5 children records were not complete.

This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care
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Type B
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Section Cited
CCR
101221(b)(8)(a)
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Child Records
Each record shall contain.. the following:Medical assessment, including.. the following health information; Dietary restrictions and allergies..
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Staff will email, childrens records, and note any child that has any dietery restriction or food allergey to LPA by POC date 11/15/2024
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Based on recored review, C1 had incomplete records, thus staff was unaware of food allergies

This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights 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: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amelia Morales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 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
10/21/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Amelia Morales
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20241021100436

FACILITY NAME:JUST LIKE MOM'S # 2 DAY CARE CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
191804654
ADMINISTRATOR:PODELKO, MARINAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1535 N. POINSETTIA PLACETELEPHONE:
(323) 969-9021
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90046
CAPACITY:50CENSUS: 11DATE:
10/30/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Applicant Vlada Matsenko & BeckyTIME COMPLETED:
06:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff yelled at a parent in the presence of a day-care child.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amelia Morales conducted an unannounced complaint inspection on 10/30/2024. Upon arrival, LPA was led into the gate by ringing the doorbell. Upon entrance into the Center, LPA was greeted by Director Becky Lawrence, who then guided LPA on a tour of the downstairs portion of the facility; 11 children were observed in care. Applicant Vlada Matsenko arrived at 09:05 am (she has a pending application for a license for a change of ownership).

During today's inspection LPA Morales toured the facility, conducted interviews, obtained video recording, reviewed 5 children's files and obtained a copy of the sign in/out sheet of a children's roster, admissions agreement and parent handbook.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amelia Morales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024
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 58-CC-20241021100436
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: JUST LIKE MOM'S # 2 DAY CARE CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 191804654
VISIT DATE: 10/30/2024
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-Pertaining to the allegation that the "Staff yelled at a parent in the presence of a day-care child."

Per Reporting party, staff yelled at them in front of their child.

During the course of the investigation, LPA viewed and obtained a copy of applicants recoding. The video has audio. While viewing the recording there were elevated voices. However, there was no screaming. LPA observed that child 1 walked into the frame, however they were not present during the whole video. Per applicant Child 1 was in a different room.

Therefore, based upon interviews conducted, the allegation that the "Staff yelled at a parent in the presence of a day-care child" has been determined to be Unsubstantiated. The allegation may have happened or is valid, but there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.

Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Applicant Vlada Matsenko.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amelia Morales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2024
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