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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197412659
Report Date: 02/03/2023
Date Signed: 02/03/2023 10:36:15 AM

Substantiated


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
08/12/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Laticia S Thompson
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20220812140817
FACILITY NAME:MORRIS FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197412659
ADMINISTRATOR:MORRIS, JUDYFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 751-2966
CITY:INGLEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90305
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: DATE:
02/03/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:12 AM
MET WITH:Judy Morris, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
10:55 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee did not prevent a physical altercation between day care children
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laticia Thompson conducted an unannounced complaint visit to the above facility on 02/03/2023, at 9:12AM. LPA arrived at Morris Family Child Care and met with Judy Morris, Licensee, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were 2 children with 1 staff upon arrival.

The purpose of the visit is to deliver findings of an investigation conducted by the Department.
On 08/12/2022 the Department received a complaint alleging that the Licensee did not prevent a physical altercation between day care children.

On 08/17/2022 LPA Miranda obtained a copy of the facility roster and conducted interviews to initiate the fact finding. Additional interviews and further investigation was conducted by the Department.

The investigation revealed that on 08/11/2022, Licensee left children unattended in a bedroom while Licensee was in another room. Licensee was unaware that the incident occurred.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2023
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 30-CC-20220812140817
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: MORRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197412659
VISIT DATE: 02/03/2023
NARRATIVE
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Children interviewed made disclosures that Licensee was not present during the physical altercation between day care children. Based on interviews which were conducted the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 1 Operation of a Family Child Care Home 102417(a) is being cited on the attached deficiencies page.

An exit interview was conducted with Licensee , in which this report was read to her. A copy of this report, a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and Appeal rights were issued to the Licensee.

The Licensee was advised that the Notice of Site Visit and a copy of this report must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 30-CC-20220812140817
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: MORRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197412659
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/03/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
02/03/2023
Section Cited
CCR
102417(a)
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102417(a) Operation of a Family Child Care Home (a) The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times……This requirement was not met as evidence by
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Licensee will be present and supervise children at all times. Licensee will not go into a separate room while caring for children.
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Licensee being in a separate room and not aware of the physical altercation that took place between children which poses a potential, health, safety and personal rights risk to 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: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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
08/12/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Laticia S Thompson
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20220812140817

FACILITY NAME:MORRIS FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197412659
ADMINISTRATOR:MORRIS, JUDYFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:8219-4TH AVENUETELEPHONE:
(323) 751-2966
CITY:INGLEWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90305
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: DATE:
02/03/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:12 AM
MET WITH:Judy Morris, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
10:55 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Lack of Supervision - Licensee did not prevent an interaction that occurred.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laticia Thompson conducted an unannounced complaint visit to the above facility on 02/03/2023, at 9:12AM. LPA arrived at Morris Family Child Care and met with Judy Morris, Licensee, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were 2 children with XX staff 1 upon arrival.
The purpose of the visit is to deliver findings of an investigation conducted by the Department.

On 08/12/2022 the Department received a complaint alleging that the Licensee did not prevent an interaction that occurred.

On 08/17/2022 LPA Miranda obtained a copy of the facility roster and conducted interviews to initiate the fact finding. Additional interviews and further investigation were conducted by the Department. Child #1 disclosed that the interaction occurred, and Child #3 disclosed that the interaction did not occur. Child #2 disclosed that they saw the interaction but not how Child #1 described it.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 5
Control Number 30-CC-20220812140817
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: MORRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197412659
VISIT DATE: 02/03/2023
NARRATIVE
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Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.

An exit interview was conducted with Licensee, in which this report was read to her. A copy of this report, a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and Appeal rights were issued to the Licensee.

The Licensee was advised that the Notice of Site Visit and a copy of this report must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Rios
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laticia S Thompson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/03/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 5 of 5