191890433-1-15-2026-33-CC-BVON-DR5Q3W-20260209104923

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191890433
Report Date: 01/15/2026
Date Signed: 01/15/2026 12:50:40 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
11/20/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Roxana Lopez

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 33-CC-20251120143256

FACILITY NAME:	MERIDIAN EARLY EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	191890433
ADMINISTRATOR:	VIVIANA LEDEZMA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	6124 RUBY PLACE		TELEPHONE:	(323) 254-6749
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90042
CAPACITY:	114	CENSUS: 71	DATE:	01/15/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:00 PM
MET WITH:	David Zendejas, Principal		TIME COMPLETED:	01:10 PM

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Staff did not ensure room was free of clutter.

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An unannounced subsequent inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez on 1/15/2026. The purpose of this inspection is to provide the findings of the complaint investigation which was received on 11/20/2025. LPA met with Principal David Zendejas, to whom the purpose of the inspection was announced. Per Principal, there are 80 children enolled. Census was taken.

Throughout the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted with staff and parents. LPA also reviewed and obtained copies of children’s rosters, pictures and other documentation.

Per initial complaint report, the complainant reported that room # 2 was full of clutter and unsafe for children. Per complainant the room had stacked shelves and other furniture in the room with 2 classrooms combined as room # 3 was under construction. Complainant was not available for interview.
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Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/15/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2026

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-20251120143256

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: MERIDIAN EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191890433
	VISIT DATE: 01/15/2026

NARRATIVE

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In regards to allegation staff did not ensure room was free of cluttered: Staff # 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 corroborated that furniture from classroom undergoing construction was stored in room # 2, while the children were present.

Additionally, during initial inspection conducted by LPA Priscilla Ochoa- LPA observed that room # 2 was used to store furniture from room # 3 while being used by children. LPA Ochoa also observed construction materials in the outdoor area- with only a yellow tape making area inaccessible for children. Per Principal, in charge on that date they will be ordering storage containers to store the furniture from classrooms undergoing construction.

LPA Lopez conducted interviews with parents. 2 out 5 Parent’s interviewed stated that they were not informed of construction ahead of time and did observed stacked furniture in room # 2. Parent’s 1-5 corroborated that they were not informed on where items for classrooms undergoing construction were going to be stored or where children will be when their classroom is undergoing construction. Per parent’s 1-5 they were informed during drop off where to take their child.

This agency has investigated the complaint alleging Staff did not ensure room was free of cluttered. Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. The following deficiency listed on the attached LIC 9099D (deficiency page) is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiency that is being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Principal David Zendejas.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/15/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 33-CC-20251120143256

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: MERIDIAN EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 191890433
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 01/15/2026

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 01/23/2026 Section Cited CCR 101238	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	During the course of the investigation storage bins were delivered and items are stored in the bins in the parking lot. Principal will send a written plan on how the facility will remain in compliance and safe for the children in care for the raminder of construction to LPA by POC due date of 1/23/26.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on observation and interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that furniture and custruction items from room undergoing consturction were observed to be stored in room # 2 and the outdoor area when children were present which poses/posed a potential health,	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	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: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Roxana Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/15/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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