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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419435
Report Date: 10/12/2022
Date Signed: 10/12/2022 01:45:23 PM

Unsubstantiated


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
07/21/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Sabrina Martinez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20220721125404
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE TREEHOUSE ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
197419435
ADMINISTRATOR:ANNA SHIROKOVAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:18510 PLUMMER STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 772-9320
CITY:NORTHRIDGESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91324
CAPACITY:85CENSUS: 15DATE:
10/12/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Licensee Anna ShirokovaTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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Allegation #1: Staff inappropriately handle children in care.
Allegation #2: Staff yell at children in care.
Allegation #3: Children needs not being met.
Allegation #4: Children have access to cleaning products.
Allegation #5: Children forced to sleep.
Allegation #6: Facility is disrepair.
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On 10/12/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabrina Martinez conducted a subsequent visit to Little Treehouse Academy-197419435 for the purpose of delivering the findings for Complaint Control Number 58-CC-20220721125404. LPA met with Licensee Anna Shirokova and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA observed 15 children in care.

On 07/21/2022, the Department received a complaint regarding possible personal rights, lack of supervision, and physical plant violations. On 07/27/2022, LPA obtained a copy of the child care facility roster. LPA also conducted a tour of the facility and observed drinking water readily available both inside the classroom and outside in the yard. The children have their own sippy cups and water pitchers are accessible indoors and outdoors. The facility also has a functional and accessible drinking fountain in the yard. LPA did not observe any cleaning supplies/Clorox wipes accessible to the children. LPA observed cleaning supplies stored in a cabinet and inaccessible to the children in care. LPA also observed the A/C to be operable and in good working condition.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sabrina Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2022
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 58-CC-20220721125404
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 TREEHOUSE ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419435
VISIT DATE: 10/12/2022
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On 10/12/2022, LPA Sabrina Martinez conducted interviews with facility staff and conducted a tour of the facility. Facility staff disclosed that facility uses redirection and communicates with children who are exhibiting challenging behaviors. Facility staff also disclosed that quiet time is provided from 12:30 until 2:30 PM and that children are not forced to sleep and are encouraged to read books or do other quiet activities when not napping. LPA observed drinking water readily available both inside the classroom and outside in the yard. The children have their own sippy cups and water pitchers are accessible indoors and outdoors. The facility also has a functional and accessible drinking fountain in the yard. LPA did not observe any cleaning supplies/Clorox wipes accessible to the children. LPA observed cleaning supplies stored in a cabinet and inaccessible to the children in care. LPA also observed the A/C to be operable and in good working condition.

Based on evidence and information received during the investigation which included interviews, records and observations, the allegations have been found to be unsubstantiated. Unsubstantiated meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.

Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report, appeal rights, and Notice of Site Visit were provided to Licensee Anna Shirokova.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sabrina Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2022
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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