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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400272
Report Date: 04/16/2026
Date Signed: 05/14/2026 11:05:25 AM

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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
04/07/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Randy Derraco
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 54-CC-20260407153424
FACILITY NAME:DOHERTY FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198400272
ADMINISTRATOR:ERENDIRA DOHERTYFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(562) 841-7732
CITY:LONG BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90808
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 6DATE:
04/16/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Licensee - Erendira DohertyTIME COMPLETED:
12:40 PM
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Licensee does not comply with infant safe sleep regulations
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) R. Derraco and C. Kam conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to the above mentioned facility on 04/16/26 at 9:30 AM. LPA observed 6 children in care, and 3 additional adults. One of the children in care was observed to be an infant. The home was observed to be clean and free of defects.

The purpose of this visit is to investigate the above mentioned allegation that the licensee does not comply with infant safe sleep regulations. During the investigation, LPAs interviewed licensee, reviewed infant records, made observations, and took photos. LPAs observed that infant safe sleep charts are completed with an initial, date, time, and infant's name. The times that infants were checked were no more than 15 mintues apart. Infant files for infants less than 1 year old had Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227) completed and signed by the authorized representative and licensee. Two cribs were observed in the bedroom designated for infants. A mattress and tight fitting sheet was observed in each crib. No additional objects such as blankets or a bumper pads were observed in the crib. However, LPAs did observed a soft
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2026
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 54-CC-20260407153424
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: DOHERTY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400272
VISIT DATE: 04/16/2026
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cloth tied to the top bar of the crib. Licensee explained that the bar is covered to prevent the teething infants from biting the bar. LPAs observed teeth marks beneath the tied cloth. Mattresses used in each crib were observe to be firm. The door leading to the infant room was observed to open. The main care area was observed to be close enough to the infant room to hear an infant crying. The position of both cribs do not hinder the entrance to the infant room. Licensee understands that cribs and/or play pens are only used to nap infants. Infants shall not be left in the crib to play while they are awake. Based on LPA observations and interviews which were conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Erendira Doherty.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Randy Derraco
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/16/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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