198021704-4-21-2026-33-CC-CGAN-DTYNKU-20260511103232

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021704
Report Date: 04/21/2026
Date Signed: 04/21/2026 12:10:35 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
02/26/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Anomeh Eivazian

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 33-CC-20260226095130

FACILITY NAME:	SAINT MARK'S PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	198021704
ADMINISTRATOR:	JULIA PEACOCK		FACILITY TYPE:	860
ADDRESS:	1020 N BRAND BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(818) 240-3860
CITY:	GLENDALE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91202
CAPACITY:	96	CENSUS: 52	DATE:	04/21/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Julia Peacock, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	12:15 PM

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Neglect/Lack of Supervision
Reporting Requirements
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Physical Plants

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On 04/21/26, at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anomeh Eivazian conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to the above facility to deliver the above allegations’ findings. LPA met with Julia Peacock, director who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. During this inspection there were total of 52 children present at the facility with 11 staff.

During this investigation, LPA Eivazian conducted interviews with four staff and complainant. LPA obtained a copy of school communication with child#1's parent from 02/23/26 to 02/27/26. LPA obtained a copy of current Parent Handbook. LPA watched video footage's from 02/23/26 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM from school front yard sand box area where the incident occurred on 02/23/26.

On 02/24/26, Facility self-reported the child#1’s incident that occurred on 02/23/26.
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Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/21/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2026

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-20260226095130

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: SAINT MARK'S PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021704
	VISIT DATE: 04/21/2026

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Allegation #1:
Based on four staff interviews, at the time of the incident on 02/23/26, staff#3 and staff#4 were present with 7 children outside at school front yard sand box area. Per staff#3, she was helping another child by the book area in the front yard, staff#4 was in the sand box area. Per staff #3, she did not see the incident, the minute before she saw child#1 was walking on the log, she heard next staff#4 said child#1 are you ok, then staff#3 went to get an ice pack, and brought child#1 to her.

Per staff#4, she was standing in sand area in a way face forward to the sand area, her back was to the office and she was looking at the kids in sand area, in a second she was watching other child on the crate in sand area, did not see how child#1 fell but once child#1 cried, staff#4 went to child#1 and saw a red big bump on child#1’s forehead.

Based on LPA Eivazian observation from video footage of 02/23/26, from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM : LPA observed child#1 was playing outside in sand area. At the time of incident LPA observed staff#3 and staff#4 were present in the front sand area. Staff#4 was in the sand area and her back was to the office and facing forward to the sand area and tree logs and the staff#3 was holding a child and when child#1’s fell, staff#3 back was toward the log area. LPA observed staff#4 went to the child#1 right away after child#1 fell and hold child#1 and took child#1 to the staff#3.

Based on staff#3 and staff#4 interviews, both staff #3 and staff#4 were present on the school front outdoor playarea, but they did not see child#1’s fell.

Allegation #2:
Based on staff#1, child#1 was dropped off on 02/23/26 at 9:00 AM by dad and incident occurred at 9:17:26 AM based on the facility video footage of the camera. At the time of the incident staff#3 and staff#4 were present on the playground with children, ice was applied, staff#1 assessed child#1 right away to make sure child#1’s eyes were fine, child#1 was not acting disoriented, child#1 was talking and crying. Per staff#1, gave 5-10 minutes, and it was really swollen. Per staff#1, she messaged parent#1 and send picture through procare at 9:33 AM. Parent#1 replied in procare at 9:47 AM, and said she is on her way. Parent#1 arrived at 10:17 AM and picked up child#1.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/21/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 33-CC-20260226095130

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: SAINT MARK'S PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021704
	VISIT DATE: 04/21/2026

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Per staff#1, based on school head injury policy in parent handbook, parents are contacted via message in app or phone call. Per staff#1, she did not call parent#1, even though child#1 sustained a big bruise on forehead.

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Based on staff#1, staff#2, and staff#3 interviews, ice was applied on child#1 forehead right away after fell on 02/23/26. However, child#1 did not like the ice. Per staff#3, staff did not apply ice on child#1 forehead when they went inside the classroom on 02/23/26 at 9:30 AM, as far as child#1 did not like ice. Per staff#3 and staff#4, child#1 was fine when went inside the classroom, ate snacks and played.

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Per four staff interviews, they had tree logs in front yard sand area, which was out of sand in a way that children can stand on and play. Per four staff interviews, toddlers and younger preschoolers, 2-3 years old, also played at front yard sand area.

Based on LPA’s observation from school front yard outdoor playarea, as far as toddlers and younger preschoolers, 2-3 years old, played in sand area with tree logs, that was tripping hazards for younger children. LPA informed director that if they want to have tree logs on sand area it should be low to the ground to prevent tripping or crushing injuries.

Based on LPA observations and staff interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been meet, therefore the above allegations are found to be Substantiated at this time. Title 22 Regulation code 101229(a)(1)--Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision, 101226(a)--Health-Related Services , 101226(b)--Health-Related Services and 101238.2 (c )--Outdoor Activity Space are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

The following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809 (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiency that is being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.
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 Julia Peacock, director.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Christina Gabelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anomeh Eivazian
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/21/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 33-CC-20260226095130

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: SAINT MARK'S PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021704
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/21/2026

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 04/30/2026 Section Cited CCR 101229(a)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). etc.. This requirement is not met as evidenced by…	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Per director, teachers will be reminded to have active supervison all the time and a message will be sent out to all staff. A copy of message will be sent to LPA by 04/30/26.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on staff#3 and staff#4 interviews, both were present on the sand outdoor playarea on 02/23/26, but they did not see how child#1 fell down and hit forehead on the tree log and sustained big bruise on forehead. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal right risk to the children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Type B 04/30/2026 Section Cited CCR 101226(a)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Health-Related Services--(a)The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. etc... This requirement is not met as evidenced by…	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Per director, all staff will be reminded to call parents if the incident is serious. A copy of message will be submitted to LPA by 04/30/26.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Per staff#1, the incident occurred on 02/23/26 at 9:17:26 AM, a message was sent to parent#1 at 9:33 AM via procare, but school did not attempt to give a call to parent#1 after noticing the seriousness of the big bruise on child#1’s forehead. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal right risk to the children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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: 04/21/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 33-CC-20260226095130

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: SAINT MARK'S PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 198021704
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/21/2026

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 04/30/2026 Section Cited CCR 101226(b)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Health-Related Services --The licensee shall make prompt arrangements for obtaining medical treatment for any child if necessary. This requirement is not met as evidenced by…	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Per director, staff will be reminded if the injury is serious and it is needed to be iced, staff bring the child to the office or put an additional effort to apply ice on the child's injury. A copy of message will be sent to LPA by 04/30/26.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Per staff#3 and staff#4, ice was applied on child#1 forehead after fall, they went inside that classroom at 9:30 AM and child#1 did not like the ice and staff did not apply ice on child#1’s forehead till was picked up by parent#1 at 10:17AM. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal right risks to the children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Type B 04/30/2026 Section Cited CCR 101238.2(c)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Outdoor Activity Space--Equipment and activity areas shall be arranged so that there is no hazard from conflicting activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by…	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Per director, tree logs were removed right away after the incident. LPA did not observe any tree logs on the front sand box.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Per staff interviews, there were tree logs on the sand area in a way to stand on and toddlers and younger preschoolers were playing in that area. This poses a potential health, safety and personal right risks to the children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Per director, the toddler program was approved by the department while tree logs were on the front sand box for toddler and younger preschoolers use.

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: 04/21/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/21/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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