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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197411095
Report Date: 10/10/2025
Date Signed: 10/10/2025 03:23:35 PM

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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
07/11/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Jeanine Lipsey
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20250711091030
FACILITY NAME:MI ESCUELITAFACILITY NUMBER:
197411095
ADMINISTRATOR:ARELLANO, DAVIDFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:18711 SATICOY STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 344-3195
CITY:RESEDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91335
CAPACITY:24CENSUS: 5DATE:
10/10/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:10 AM
MET WITH:Lorena (Sanchez) LemusTIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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Facility is operating outside the scope of their license
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On 10/10/2025 at 9:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanine Lipsey made an unannounced visit for the purpose of delivering findings regarding the above allegation. LPA was met by and let into the facility by Teacher Lorena (Sanchez) Lemus. Census was 5 children being supervised by 2 staff.

Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA made observations, conducted interviews with 2 staff, obtained a copy of the children's roster, and sign in/sign out sheets.

Pertaining to the allegation, Facility is operating outside the scope of their license
Per the facility license, the ages to be served are 2-5 years old.

Per Reporting Party (RP) Children, ages 6 and older, are being accepted into the childcare facility for the summer months for the past 5 years.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanine Lipsey
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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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
07/11/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Jeanine Lipsey
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20250711091030

FACILITY NAME:MI ESCUELITAFACILITY NUMBER:
197411095
ADMINISTRATOR:ARELLANO, DAVIDFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:18711 SATICOY STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 344-3195
CITY:RESEDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91335
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 5DATE:
10/10/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:10 AM
MET WITH:Lorena (Sanchez) LemusTIME COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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Staff administer over-the-counter medication to day care children
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On 10/10/2025 at 9:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanine Lipsey made an unannounced visit for the purpose of delivering findings regarding the above allegation. LPA was met by and let into the facility by Teacher Lorena (Sanchez) Lemus. Census was 5 children being supervised by 2 staff.

Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA made observations, conducted interviews, with 2 staff, 5 children and 4 parents, obtained a copy of the children's roster, and sign in/sign out sheets.

Pertaining to the allegation, Staff administer over-the-counter medication to day care children.

Per Reporting Party (RP) Children are extremely drowsy and given NyQuil by the staff.


Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanine Lipsey
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 58-CC-20250711091030
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: MI ESCUELITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197411095
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2025
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Staff stated they do not give children medication at all. They explained to the parents that they are not allowed to give medication and advised the parents not to bring the children when they are sick and to give medicine before they arrive. Staff explained they understand that forms are needed to get permission from the parents to give medication to the children.

On 7/14/25 during a visit LPA looked in both bathroom medicine cabinets, the first aid kit and the office cabinets and did not observe any medications of any kind. On today’s visit, 10/10/25, LPA looked into the children’s sleeping room cabinets and drawers and observed sleeping equipment, and blankets and did not observe any medication. LPA observed the children lying down on their cots singing, talking, looking around, the children did not appear to be sleepy. Per the children interviewed, no disclosures were made regarding being given any medication from the staff.

All the parents interviewed expressed satisfaction with the care provided and none of their children was on medication. None of the parents reported concerns about children being sleepy or drowsy. Parent #2 P2 stated when they asked if the staff would give their child medication, the staff expressed they were not allowed. No disclosures or evidence was found to support the allegations of children being given any medication.

Based upon evidence obtained during this investigation, the allegations “Children are given NyQuil by the staff”, have been determined to be unsubstantiated. A finding that a complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of 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 Assistant Nancy Arellano.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanine Lipsey
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/10/2025
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Control Number 58-CC-20250711091030
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: MI ESCUELITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197411095
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2025
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This is an amendment of an original report created on 10/10/25.  The report has been amended to add a clarifying sentence.
Both staff disclosed, two children, age 6 years old, are being dropped off by their parents after school. Although both children and not enrolled, they still come to the center when the parents need help. Per LPA’s observation of the roster and sign in sheets, Child #7 was at the center 9/15/25, 9/16/25 & 9/17/25, and Child #6 was at the center 9/9/25, 9/12/25, 9/15/25, 9/16/25, 9/23/25,10/3/25, and 10/6/25. Earlier dates of the sign-in sheets were not available to view. Staff #1 stated they weren’t aware they had to keep the forms for 3 years. LPA mis-spoke, sign in/sign out sheets are only required to be kept for 30 days.

Based upon evidence obtained during this investigation, the above allegation has been determined to be Substantiated. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standards has been met.

Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Nancy Arellano.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanine Lipsey
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2026
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Control Number 58-CC-20250711091030
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: MI ESCUELITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 197411095
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/10/2025
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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Limitations on Capacity
a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.
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This is an amended report to add POC. The
Licensee will provide proof by letter or email from parents stating they are aware the children can longer attend or be dropped off at the facility.
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Based on LPA observation and interviews, the facility is caring for 2 six year olds that are dropped after school which poses/posed a potential 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: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jeanine Lipsey
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/06/2026
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