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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418938
Report Date: 06/16/2026
Date Signed: 06/16/2026 03:24:56 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 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
06/10/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Judy Laureano
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20260610135233
FACILITY NAME:CAVA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197418938
ADMINISTRATOR:CAVA, ELAINEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 477-7783
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90025
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 8DATE:
06/16/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:50 AM
MET WITH:Elaine CavaTIME COMPLETED:
12:50 PM
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Personal Right: Licensee restrained daycare children in highchairs.
Personal Right: Licensee did not utilize age-appropriate equipment for a daycare child.
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On 06/11/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano arrived at the above-mentioned facility for the purpose of a complaint investigation. LPA was greeted by Elaine Cava and discussed the purpose of the inspection. Upon arrival LPA observed 7 children outside with assistant and one children inside the home.

LPA Laureano walked inside the home and observed Child 1 (C1) in a highchair and Licensee stated that C1 is sitting in the highchair to “help him calm down before going outside”. LPA explained to Licensee that highchairs are only to be used for meals and snack time. Licensee removed child from highchair immediately.

Based on interview with Licensee and LPA's observation, the allegation of Licensee restrained day care children in highchairs has been substantiated, Type B citation issued. Please see LIC 9099D.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
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 30-CC-20260610135233
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

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

FACILITY NAME: CAVA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418938
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
06/19/2026
Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(2)
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a) Each child receiving services from a family childcare home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following:
(2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodation, furnishings, and equipment.

This requirement is not met as evidence by:
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Licensee immediately removed C1 from highchair to correct citation. Licensee agrees to review Children's Personal Rights in Child Care video and only use high chairs for their intended purpose.
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Based on LPA's observation of (C1) sitting in a highchair and Licensee stated that C1 is sitting in the highchair to “help him calm down before going outside”.
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https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/childrens-personal-rights-in-child-care/
Type B
06/16/2026
Section Cited
CCR
102417(d)
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Operation of a Family Child Care Home
(d) The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials.
This requirement is not met as evidence by:
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Licensee agrees to only use equipment as intended by the manufactures label. Licensee will review regulation with staff to ensure age-appropriate equipment is being used.
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Based on LPA's (C2) was using a highchair in three different occasions, based on manufacturers recommendations, equipment is only to be used once a child is able to sit up unassisted and usually by age 9 months or at about 20 lbs. License confirmed child’s age at 6 months and immediately removed C2.
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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: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 30-CC-20260610135233
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: CAVA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418938
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2026
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Licensee placed Child 2 (C2) in highchair and LPA informed Licensee that highchairs are only to be used for feeding and snack time. LPA observed C2 in highchair on two different occasions while conducting the inspection. LPA reviewed label on highchair and based on manufacturers recommendations, “equipment is only to be once a child is able to sit up unassisted and usually by age 9 months or at about 20 lbs.” License confirmed child’s age at 6 months and immediately removed C2. Based on interview with Licensee and LPA’s observation the allegation of Licensee did not utilize age-appropriate equipment for day care child is substantiated. Please see LIC 9099D.


Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Elaine Cava and a copy of the report and Appeal Rights were provided with a Notice of Site Visit.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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