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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418055
Report Date: 07/22/2026
Date Signed: 07/22/2026 12:55:35 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
07/17/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Melissa Zaragoza
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20260717143329
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197418055
ADMINISTRATOR:MARICRIS GOMEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:14113 ROSCOE BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(818) 891-6197
CITY:PANORAMA CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
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CAPACITY:50CENSUS: 19DATE:
07/22/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:09 AM
MET WITH:Assistant director, Diane SeamTIME COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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The facility is not reporting the change of directors.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to the above facility on 07/22/2026. LPA arrived at 9:09AM and met with the assistant director, Diane Seam, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were 19 children with 4 staff upon arrival.

During the investigation LPA interviewed staff, obtained a copy of the children's roster, obtained copies of supporting documentation, conducted interviews, and reviewed staff files.

Information provided by the reporting party indicates that the facility is not reporting the change of directors.

Per S1 interview on 07/16/2026, they informed LPA they are a “new director”, and they have a couple of months working at the facility.
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Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
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-20260717143329
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: LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418055
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/21/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101212(b)
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(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

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Per Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 2 (S2), they will submit a formal request to the department for a change of director to notify us of the change. They will also submit a director packet to confirm that the director meets all qualification requirements.
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Based on observation and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above by failing to notify the department of the change of directors. which poses 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
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Control Number 58-CC-20260717143329
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: LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418055
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2026
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During today’s visit, LPA conducted staff interviews and interviewed Staff 1 and 2 (S1) and (S2). Per S1 and S2 they informed LPA they are both assistant directors, and (S3) is the current, “director”. Per S1 and S2, they share the Assistant Director role. According to S1 and S2, S1 is responsible for marketing and office-related duties, while S2 mostly serves as a classroom teacher but steps into the Assistant Director role as needed. LPA informed Staff the facility needs to have a designated director who is responsible for overlooking the childcare center. Also, the department must be notified of the change of directors and must receive a director packet to confirm that the director is fully qualified to take on the position. Once the department has reviewed the director’s packet submitted, they can update the system, to complete the official change of a new director.

Per S1 and S2, S3 is out today and will return tomorrow, 07/23/2026. Per S1 and S2 once, S3 returns they will meet to discuss who will be the designated director. Per S1 and S2, they will submit a director packet to the department for approval and formal request.

LPA further pointed out that the report LPA is generating today and on 07/16/2027 has, Maricriz Gomez, noted as the director. Per RP and S1, this person has not been the director since 2022. LPA informed S1 and S2 that the department cannot make the change until it is reported. Therefor the allegation is substantiated.

On 07/16/2026 LPA observed criminal record clearance and reviewed staff files. On 07/16/2026 LPA observed the assistant director to be missing criminal record clearance, and the facility was cited 1 Type A deficiency with a civil penalty for having assistant director present at the facility as an unfingerprinted adult.

As of today's date, the Department of Social Services has not received a formal request for a change of director, therefore, no official changes have been made.

Due to the Department not being notified of the change of director within 10 days of the change, complaint being substantiated, the facility is being cited 1 Type B deficiency for failing to report changes. Please see the 809D-Page for deficiency information.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
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Control Number 58-CC-20260717143329
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: LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418055
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2026
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Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 1 101212(b), is being cited on the attached deficiencies page.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with, Diane Seam, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Melissa Zaragoza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
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