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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020540
Report Date: 07/02/2025
Date Signed: 07/02/2025 02:31:38 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/27/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Anomeh Eivazian
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 33-CC-20250627090923
FACILITY NAME:LEARNING PLACE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198020540
ADMINISTRATOR:SHAMALIE GOONERWARDENEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2041 W. GLENOAKS BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(818) 319-3010
CITY:GLENDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91201
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 23DATE:
07/02/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Shamalie Goonerwardene, Licensee/OwnerTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff caused injury to day care child
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced complaint inspection in regards to the above allegation. LPA arrived at 8:30 a.m. on 07/02/25. LPA met with Shamalie Goonerwardene, licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. During this inspection total of 23 children were present in the facility with four staff.

During this inspection, LPA conducted interviews with four staff, two children and five parents. During this investigation LPA Eivazian also conducted interviews with complainant and co-complainant. LPA obtained video footage from 06/23/25 for 1 minute and 21 seconds long, two pictures from child#1 right arm, a copy of school disciplinary action for staff#4, and a copy of report that was sent to child#1 parent on 06/23/25.

Based on an interview that was conducted with staff#4, on 06/23/25, around noon child#1 had hard time
REPORT CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE 1 of 2
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2025
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 33-CC-20250627090923
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING PLACE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020540
VISIT DATE: 07/02/2025
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during transition from inside to outside, and child#1 was throwing chairs down and had thrown himself on the floor where staff#4 picked child#1 up from underarms at which time the bruise would have occurred as child#1 was resisting.

Based on an interview that was conducted with staff#2, on 06/23/25 staff#2 observed child#1 had hard time during transition from inside to outside, and child#1 had thrown himself on the floor, and staff#4 had picked child#1 up from underarms. Per staff#2 during nap time, staff#2 observed bruise on child#1 right arm during nap time.

Per staff#1 and staff#3 interviews, pictures from child#1 arm was sent to child#1's parent on 06/23/25.

Based on LPA observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated at this time. California Code of Regulations, 101223 (a) (2)--Personal Rights-- (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs are being cited on the attached LIC9099D.

LPA Eivazian informed licensee, Shamalie Goonerwardene that this report dated 07/02/25 document(s) 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Eivazian informed the licensee, Shamalie Goonerwardene to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 07/02/25 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

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


Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Shamalie Goonerwardene.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 33-CC-20250627090923
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING PLACE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020540
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/02/2025
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
07/03/2025
Section Cited
CCR
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Personal Rights-- (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by...
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Per licensee, staff#4 was given written disciplinary action, staff#4 watched CCL Personal Rights training on line. Also a meeting will be held with staff on 07/03/25 and a copy of staff sign in sheet and topics that will be discussed will be sent to LPA Eivazian.
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Per four staff interviews, on 06/23/25 child#1 had thrown himself on the floor, where staff#4 picked child#1 up from underarms at which time the bruise would have occurred as child#1 was resisting.
This poses an immediate health, safety and personal right to the children in care.
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Licensee will sent a written plan of correction to LPA Eivazian by 07/03/25.
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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: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/27/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Anomeh Eivazian
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 33-CC-20250627090923

FACILITY NAME:LEARNING PLACE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198020540
ADMINISTRATOR:SHAMALIE GOONERWARDENEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:2041 W. GLENOAKS BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(818) 319-3010
CITY:GLENDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91201
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 23DATE:
07/02/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:Shamalie Goonerwardene, Licensee/OwnerTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff speak inappropriately to day care children
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced complaint inspection in regards to the above allegation. LPA arrived at 8:30 a.m. on 07/02/25. LPA met with Shamalie Goonerwardene, licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. During this inspection total of 23 children were present in the facility with four staff.

During this inspection, LPA conducted interviews with four staff, two children and five parents. During this investigation LPA Eivazian also conducted interviews with complainant and co-complainant. LPA obtained video footage from 06/23/25 for 1 minute and 21 seconds long, two pictures from child#1 right arm, a copy of school disciplinary action for staff#4, and a copy of report that was sent to child#1 parent on 06/23/25.

Based on interviews that were conducted with four staff, two children and five parents no disclosures were made regarding above allegation.
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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 5
Control Number 33-CC-20250627090923
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING PLACE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020540
VISIT DATE: 07/02/2025
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The allegations may have happened or are valid, but there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated at this time. The evidence scale is equal meaning the weight of convincing evidence to prove something happened is equal to and has just as much convincing weight that it did not happen.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Shamalie Goonewardene, licensee.

REPORT END 2 of 2
SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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