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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494045
Report Date: 05/28/2025
Date Signed: 05/28/2025 03:33:53 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 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
05/27/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Joe Katrdzhyan
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20250527094007
FACILITY NAME:TRIPET FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197494045
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 9DATE:
05/28/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Staff Members / Alexandria Christensen, Kimberley Godfrey & Jackie Paternostro
Licensee / Jennifer Tripet		TIME COMPLETED:
02:25 PM
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Licensee is operating facility over capacity.

Licensee is not present in the home the required amount of time while the day care is operating.

Provider cared for children alone without valid CPR/First Aid certification.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 5/28/25, at 9:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joe Katrdzhyan conducted an unannounced 10-day complaint visit to this facility. Upon arrival, LPA met with Staff Members / Alexandria Christensen, Kimberley Godfrey and Jackie Paternostro. The staff provided access and LPA conducted a tour of the facility. At the time of the visit, there were nine (9) children in care with three (3) staff members present. LPA explained the purpose of the visit, which was to address and investigate the complaint allegations listed above. Approximately one and a half hours after LPA’s arrival, the Licensee, Jennifer Tripet, arrived at the facility and participated in the visit.

During the course of this investigation, LPA conducted interviews and obtained copies of the Children’s / Staff rosters. The statements obtained from interviews were consistent with and corroborated the allegations referenced above.
In reference to the allegation that the Licensee is operating the facility over capacity: On 5/28/25, at 9:30AM, LPA observed nine (9) children in care. The Licensee’s license permits care for a maximum of eight (8)
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joe Katrdzhyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2025
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-20250527094007
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: TRIPET FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494045
VISIT DATE: 05/28/2025
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children, including no more than two (2) infants, one (1) child in kindergarten or elementary school, and one (1) child at least six (6) years of age. According to the children’s roster reviewed by LPA, there were four (4) infants and five (5) preschool-aged children present during the visit. Statements gathered during the investigation confirmed that, typically, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, there are nine (9) children in care, and occasionally a tenth child is dropped in. Based on these observations and interview statements, the investigation confirmed that the Licensee failed to comply with the Capacity Regulation. This violation poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.

In reference to the allegation that the Licensee is not present in the home for the required amount of time while the daycare is operating: At 9:30 AM, upon arrival, the LPA observed that the Licensee was not present at the facility. The Licensee arrived at 11:00 AM, only after staff notified them that the LPA was at the facility conducting a cite visit. Based on interviews conducted, statements corroborate that the Licensee’s absences often exceed 20% of the hours the facility is providing care each day. Specifically, it was discovered that on May 22, 2025, the Licensee left the facility at approximately 1:30 PM and did not return until around 9:30 PM. This absence constitutes a violation of the Operation of a Family Child Care Home Regulation and poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.

In reference to the allegation that a provider cared for children without valid CPR/First Aid certification: Interviews conducted confirmed that on May 22, 2025, an unqualified staff member was left alone with ten children during nap time for approximately one hour. The staff member did not possess a valid Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification at the time. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.

Based on LPA’s observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division & Chapter number), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form during this visit.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joe Katrdzhyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2025
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Control Number 58-CC-20250527094007
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: TRIPET FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494045
VISIT DATE: 05/28/2025
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The Notice of Site Visit was provided and 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 Jennifer Tripet and Appeals Rights provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joe Katrdzhyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2025
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Control Number 58-CC-20250527094007
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: TRIPET FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494045
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/28/2025
Deficiency Type
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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05/29/2025
Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(a)
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Staffing Ratio and Capacity. The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: On 5/28/25, at 9:30AM, LPA observed nine (9) children in care. The Licensee's
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The Licensee will review Title 22 Regulations Section 102416.5 on Staffing Ratio and Capacity and develop a written Plan of Correction (POC) to ensure compliance. Written POC must be submitted to CCL by the POC due date.
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license permits care for a maximum of eight (8) children. Statements gathered during the investigation confirmed that, typically, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, there are nine (9) children in care, and occasionally a tenth child is dropped in. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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The written plan must include if services will be terminated for a child or if Licensee will coordinate a new schedule with parents to ensure compliance.
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Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(b)(1)(2)
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Staffing Ratio and Capacity. For a Small Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home, shall be one of the following: Four infants; or Six children, no more than three of
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The Licensee will review Title 22 Regulations Section 102416.5 on Staffing Ratio and Capacity and develop a written Plan of Correction (POC) to ensure compliance. Written POC must be submitted to CCL by the POC due date.
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whom may be infants. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: On 5/28/25, at 9:30AM, LPA observed four (4) infants and five (5) preschool-aged children present during the visit. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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The written plan must include if services will be terminated for a child or if Licensee will coordinate a new schedule with parents to ensure compliance.
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: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joe Katrdzhyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2025
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Control Number 58-CC-20250527094007
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: TRIPET FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494045
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/28/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
05/29/2025
Section Cited
CCR
102417(a)
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Operation of a Family Child Care Home. The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by:
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The Licensee will review Title 22 Regulations Section 102417 on Operation of a Family Child Care Home and develop a written Plan of Correction (POC) to ensure compliance. Written POC must be submitted to CCL by the POC due date.
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At 9:30 AM, upon arrival, the LPA observed that the Licensee was not present at the facility. The Licensee arrived at 11:00 AM, only after staff notified them that the LPA was at the facility conducting a cite visit. Based on interviews conducted, statements corroborate that the Licensee’s absences often exceed 20% of the hours the facility is providing care each day. Specifically, it was discovered that on May 22, 2025, the Licensee left the facility at approximately 1:30 PM and did not return until around 9:30 PM. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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Personnel Requirements. The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.
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Licensee will ensure that all staff have completed training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid and submit certificate of completion to CCL by the POC due date.
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This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: Interviews conducted confirmed that on May 22, 2025, an unqualified staff member was left alone with ten children during nap time for approximately one hour. The staff member did not possess a valid Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification at the time. This 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: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joe Katrdzhyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2025
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