197495060-9-13-2023-30-CC-KSTS-CVZVPS-20230925163714

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495060
Report Date: 09/13/2023
Date Signed: 09/13/2023 03:21:49 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 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
06/26/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Lisa Clayton

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20230626113647

FACILITY NAME:	MAPLE TREE ACADEMY VENICE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197495060
ADMINISTRATOR:	ISABEL GALINDO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	11827 VENICE BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(310) 314-1111
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90066
CAPACITY:	55	CENSUS: 14	DATE:	09/13/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	BATES, MIRANDA ASSISTANT DIRECTOR		TIME COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

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PERSONAL RIGHTS: Staff yell at day care children
PERSONAL RIGHTS: Staff handle day care children in a rough manner

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On 09/13/2023, LPA Clayton conducted an unannounced visit to deliver the findings on the above allegation(s). LPA was greeted Assistant Directior Miranda Bates. LPA toured the CCC inside and outside for Health & Safety inspection. LPA Clayton observed 14 children, being supervised, and cared for by 5 fingerprint cleared staff.

During the investigation LPA Clayton visited the CCC unannounced on 06/28/2023 and again on 09/13/2023. During each of the unannounced visits LPA Clayton observed the children being supervised and cared for appropriately, and under the visual supervision of a teacher at all times, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in care.
Based on LPAs inspections and observations, the above allegation(s) is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Assistant Director Miranda. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lisa Clayton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/13/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2023

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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