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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198013102
Report Date: 08/20/2024
Date Signed: 08/20/2024 01:37:15 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/21/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Randy Derraco
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 54-CC-20240521101715
FACILITY NAME:NEW LIBERTY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER/DREWFACILITY NUMBER:
198013102
ADMINISTRATOR:MATTHEW KENNEDYFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:5328 CENTRAL AVENUETELEPHONE:
(323) 234-3167
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90011
CAPACITY:82CENSUS: DATE:
08/20/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Director of Education - Edwina ShiversTIME COMPLETED:
11:00 AM
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Staff did not prevent inappropriate behaviors between day care children - Personal Rights
Day care child sustained injuries due to staff neglect - Care and Supervision
Staff are not meeting day care children's diapering needs - Personal Rights
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) R. Derraco conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to the above mentioned facility on 08/20/24. LPA arrived at the facility at 9:30 AM and was met by Director of Education, Edwina Shivers, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 38 children in care and 9 adults caring for the children. The facility's phsycial plant was observed to be in compliance with California Code of Regulation (CCR) Title 22.

The purpose of this visit is to deliver complaint findings to the above mentioned allegations. During the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, reveiwed records, and made observations. Individuals interviewed state that diapers are changed throughout the day, depending on the child's needs. Diapers are often checked when a child arrives, before nap, after nap and before pick up. LPA observed diapering supplies available in a classroom designated for the toddler component. LPA observed ouch reports for children in care that are signed by a staff member and the authorized representative. LPA also observed that teachers are postitioned throughout the play yard to ensure children are being supervised at all times while.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2024
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 54-CC-20240521101715
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: NEW LIBERTY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER/DREW
FACILITY NUMBER: 198013102
VISIT DATE: 08/20/2024
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Individuals interviewed indicate that some children in care have a behavior therapist that work with those children on a one-on-one basis. Therapists are individuals employed with an independent company and contracted to work with a specific individual. Therapists are aware of a client's behavior exhibited while at the child care center. LPA observed that the center has an "Early Intervention" classroom designated for children with special needs. Individuals interviewed state that they do not have any concerns with the center and their policies. Although the allegations 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Edwina Shivers.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/20/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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