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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198009901
Report Date: 06/03/2025
Date Signed: 06/03/2025 03:30:48 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/03/2025 03:30 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:PETER MCGRATH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
198009901
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		EVELYN CONTRERASFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2300 N. ONTARIO ST.TELEPHONE:
(818) 565-3572
CITY:BURBANKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91504
CAPACITY: 68TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 68CENSUS: 57DATE:
06/03/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:15 PM
MET WITH:Acting Center Director / Crystal GarciaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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On 6/3/25, at 12:15PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joe Katrdzhyan conducted an unannounced follow up Case Management Visit to this facility. Upon arrival, LPA met with Acting Center Director / Crystal Garcia, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 57 children with 6 staff observed present in the preschool program. LPA explained the purpose of today's visit is to follow-up on an incident that was reported to Community Care Licensing (CCL) on 5/2/25.

The alleged incidents which occurred between period 4/23/25 - 4/25/25, were reported to the Department on 5/2/25, via Unusual Incident/Injury Report. The Acting Center Director reported the alleged unusual incidents to the Department within 24 hours of becoming aware of it.

During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted, and copies of children's and staff rosters, along with other supporting documents, were obtained and reviewed. It was determined that incidents involving Staff 1 and Child 1 were observed between 4/23/25 and 4/25/25. During this period, Staff 1 was observed on multiple occasions force-feeding Child 1 during mealtime. Additionally, Staff 1 was witnessed yelling at Child 1 and displaying aggressive behaviors while attempting to redirect Child 1. This included grabbing Child 1's arm in response to the child not following instructions and exhibiting tantrum behaviors.

The following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiency page are being cited in accordance with California
Code of Regulations Title 22.

The Notice of Site Visit 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 Crystal Garcia, Acting Center Director, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rita Ramos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joe Katrdzhyan
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/03/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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Document Has Been Signed on 06/03/2025 03:30 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Joe Katrdzhyan On 06/03/2025 at 02:44 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: PETER MCGRATH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 198009901

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
06/24/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(1)

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Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, it was determined that incidents
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The Director will conduct an in-service training with all staff on the importance of Personal Rights and ensuring compliance within this section. Copies of the training along with signatures of all attendees will be submitted to CCL by the POC due date of 6/24/25.
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involving Staff 1 and Child 1 were observed between 4/23/25 and 4/25/25, where Staff 1 was witnessed on multiple occasions yelling at Child 1 while attempting to redirect the child. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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Type B
06/24/2025
Section Cited
CCR101223(a)(3)

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Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.
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The Director will conduct an in-service training with all staff on the importance of Personal Rights and ensuring compliance within this section. Copies of the training along with signatures of all attendees will be submitted to CCL by the POC due date of 6/24/25.
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This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, it was determined that incidents involving Staff 1 and Child 1 were observed between 4/23/25 and 4/25/25. During this period, Staff was observed on multiple occasions force-feeding Child 1 during mealtime. Additionally, Staff 1 was witnessed displaying aggressive behaviors while attempting to redirect Child 1. This included grabbing Child 1's arm in response to the child not following instructions and exhibiting tantrum behaviors. 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.
Rita Ramos
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Joe Katrdzhyan
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/03/2025


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