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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750158
Report Date: 04/02/2026
Date Signed: 04/02/2026 01:09:45 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/13/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Mayra Rivera
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20260313134254
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE PEOPLE CHILDCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197750158
ADMINISTRATOR:KHRYSTAL VALERA/ARETHA DARFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1825 WEST AVENUE J SUITE 125TELEPHONE:
(661) 466-8051
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93534
CAPACITY:41CENSUS: 31DATE:
04/02/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:47 AM
MET WITH:Aretha Darby, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
01:10 PM
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 Not informed of this incident and my child was not treated or anything.
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On Thursday, April 2, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Rivera conducted an unannounced complaint inspection and to deliver findings in regards the above allegation. LPA met with director Aretha Darby who granted access and guided LPA on a tour of the facility.

Upon LPA Rivera arrival, LPA entered classroom 4’s and observed 17 children with staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 present providing care and supervision. LPA entered classroom 2’s and observed 5 children and staff #4 present providing care and supervision. LPA entered classroom 3's and observed 9 children and staff #5 and staff #6 present providing care and supervision. LPA observed the facility to be within ratio and present staff fingerprinted cleared.

During today's investigation LPA Rivera intereviewed staff, reviewed file and reviewed the footage of the incident that occurred on March 10, 2026.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/13/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Mayra Rivera
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20260313134254

FACILITY NAME:LITTLE PEOPLE CHILDCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197750158
ADMINISTRATOR:KHRYSTAL VALERA/ARETHA DARFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1825 WEST AVENUE J SUITE 125TELEPHONE:
(661) 466-8051
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93534
CAPACITY:41CENSUS: 31DATE:
04/02/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:47 AM
MET WITH:Aretha Darby, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
01:10 PM
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Day care child sustained injury due to lack of supervision
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On Thursday, April 2, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Rivera conducted an unannounced complaint inspection and to deliver findings in regards the above allegation. LPA met with director Aretha Darby who granted access and guided LPA on a tour of the facility.

Upon LPA Rivera arrival, LPA entered classroom 4’s and observed 17 children with staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 present providing care and supervision. LPA entered classroom 2’s and observed 5 children and staff #4 present providing care and supervision. LPA entered classroom 3's and observed 9 children and staff #5 and staff #6 present providing care and supervision. LPA observed the facility to be within ratio and present staff fingerprinted cleared.

During today's investigation LPA Rivera intereviewed staff, reviewed file and reviewed the footage of the incident that occurred on March 10, 2026.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 12-CC-20260313134254
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE PEOPLE CHILDCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750158
VISIT DATE: 04/02/2026
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During the course of the investigation, LPA Rivera observed the video, interviewed staff and Child #1 file. LPA observed staff #1 changing a child’s diaper and child #1 and child #2 playing left side corner of the diapering table. Child #1 and Child #2 playing and child # 1 tried to take a toy away from Child #2 and with the right hand hit child #2 face. LPA observed staff #1 walked towards child #1 and child #2. Child #1 steps to the side, looks at child #2 and continues to play and Child #2 remains in the corner. Video has no audio. Based on interviews and file review, there is no history of child #1 hitting behavior. Staff #1 was present and within ratio near the two children. Child #2 injury was not sustained due to lack of supervision.

This agency has investigated the complaint alleging day care child sustained injury due to lack of supervision At this time, it is determined 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, therefore at this time the above allegation is unsubstantiated. No deficiency given at this time.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted with Administrator Duana Garrett. Administrator was provided copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these forms.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2026
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Control Number 12-CC-20260313134254
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LITTLE PEOPLE CHILDCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750158
VISIT DATE: 04/02/2026
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During the course of the investigation, LPA Rivera observed the video. LPA observed staff changing a child’s diaper and child #1 and child #2 playing left side corner of the diapering table. Child #1 and Child #2 playing and child # 1 tried to take a toy away from Child #2 and with the right hand hit child #2 face. LPA observed staff #1 walked towards child #1 and child #2. Child #1 steps to the side, looks at child #2 and continues to play and Child # remains in the corner. Video has no audio. Based on interviews and file review, there is no history of child #1 behavior. Staff #1 was present and within ratio near the two children. Child #2 injury was not sustained due to lack of supervision. Staff #2 failed to report the incident to director and no ouch report given to the parent.

Based on interviews conducted, staff #1 failed to report the incident to director and and no ouch report given to parent. the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. One type B deficiency is being issued today for regulation: Title 22 101212- Reporting Requirements. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citation.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted with Administrator Duana Garret. Administrator was provided a copy of the appeal rights (LIC 9058) and signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these forms.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2026
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Control Number 12-CC-20260313134254
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE PEOPLE CHILDCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197750158
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/02/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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Section Cited
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Reporting Requirements: (1) Events reported shall include the following: (B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. Based on LPA Rivera observation, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in staff #1 not reporting the incident to Director or parent
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Staff #1 has been derminated and all staff had a meeting and were told to review videos on CCLD websie children rights videos and reporting requirements.
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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: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mayra Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/02/2026
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