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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494871
Report Date: 08/03/2026
Date Signed: 08/03/2026 11:41:04 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
05/05/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Judy Laureano
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20260505143410
FACILITY NAME:GROWING PLACE SANTA MONICA EARLY CHILDHOOD LABFACILITY NUMBER:
197494871
ADMINISTRATOR:AMANDA HONDAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1802 4TH STREETTELEPHONE:
(310) 434-3811
CITY:SANTA MONICASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90401
CAPACITY:42CENSUS: 0DATE:
08/03/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Lynette BravoTIME COMPLETED:
11:00 AM
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Staff do not provide adequate supervision, resulting in children sustaining injuries
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 8/03/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano arrived at above mentioned facility for the purpose of delivering findings. LPA was greeted by facility director, Lynette Bravo. LPA toured the facility and did not observed any children in care due to a scheduled Staff Development Day.

On 05/11/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Judy Laureano arrived at above mentioned facility for the purpose of a complaint investigation. LPA was greeted by Lynette Bravo, facility director. LPA toured the facility both indoors and outdoors and observed 32 children and 12 staff members. Staff interviews were initiated with director and staff members. LPA received and reviewed the following: Parent Handbook, children and staff roster and Incident reports for the April and May 2026. Children’s file were reviewed by LPA.

On 08/03/2026 LPA concluded all interviews with relevant parties.

LPA interviewed all staff from both classrooms that were named in the complaint; Seedling 1 and Seedling 2. Staff did not disclose any information regarding the need
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2026
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-20260505143410
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: GROWING PLACE SANTA MONICA EARLY CHILDHOOD LAB
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494871
VISIT DATE: 08/03/2026
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for additional staff to assist with supervision or that children are not being adequately supervised, resulting in injury.

Interviews revealed that classrooms maintain a 6 to 1 ratio and facility ensures that 3 teachers are always assigned to each classroom with the assistance of 4 additional staff members, floaters, that assist during breaks and/or other occasions. Parents interviews revealed that facility communicates regularly regarding school operations, classroom staffing adjustments and any other updates in a variety of methods; email, face to face, telephone call and online app. Feedback from parents confirms they are fully satisfied with the care and supervision provided.

Based on all the information reviewed and interviews concluded, no information was revealed that staff do not provide adequate supervision, resulting in children sustaining injuries. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Copy of report and Notice of Site Visit was provided to Facility Director Lynette Bravo.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Judy Laureano
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/03/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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