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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418938
Report Date: 08/24/2026
Date Signed: 08/24/2026 11:30:27 AM

Unsubstantiated


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
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: 5DATE:
08/24/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:40 AM
MET WITH:Elaine CavaTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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Licensee did not ensure that a daycare child's bottles were cleaned and sanitized.
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On August 24, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano arrived at the above mentioned facility to deliver the investigation findings. Licensee Elaine Cava greeted LPA Laureano and conducted a facility tour, during which the LPA observed five children and one assistant present, with appropriate care and supervision being provided.

The investigation was initiated on 06/11/2026, when LPA Laureano conducted an unannounced visit to investigate the above mention allegation. At that time, LPA met with Licensee Elaine Cava to explain the purpose of the inspection. Upon arrival LPA observed 7 children outside with assistant and two children inside. LPA toured the facility both indoors and outdoors. As part of the investigation process, LPA reviewed children’s roster and files and investigative interviews were initiated.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2026
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
VISIT DATE: 08/24/2026
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Based on LPA's observation of the kitchen area and interviews with the Licensee and parents, there is no evidence to support the allegation that the Licensee did not ensure that a daycare child's bottles were cleaned and sanitize. Interviews confirmed that bottles are properly sanitized by the Licensee, and no health, safety, or program deficiencies were identified. The Licensee stated that bottles and sippy cups are sent home daily as an additional precautionary measure to ensure ongoing hygiene. Because the available information can neither prove nor disprove the allegation, there is no preponderance of evidence to confirm that the alleged incident occurred. Therefore, the allegation is determined to be unsubstantiated.


An exit interview was conducted Licensee, Elaine Cava and a copy report was provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/24/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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