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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400385
Report Date: 05/11/2023
Date Signed: 05/11/2023 01:25:30 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 S WEST, 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
04/12/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Denise Gibbs
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 54-CC-20230412092900
FACILITY NAME:DABNEY FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198400385
ADMINISTRATOR:TAMARA DABNEYFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 304-2491
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90062
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 5DATE:
05/11/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Tamara Dabney, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
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On May 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denise Gibbs conducted an unannounced follow-up complaint inspection and met with Licensee, Tamara Dabney. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility.

There were five children and one adult (S1) staff present when the visit began.

LPA reviewed all information and documentation. Interviews were completed today. Per licensee, facility does have children that require extra attention. There is a child in care that is non verbal and they communicate via crying and yelling at times. Parents are aware of behaviors and needs of the children inc are and work closely with licensee to ensure care is being provided. Licensee provides infant parents with text messages detailing the daily eating, sleeping and changing schedule. Parents are sent daily pictures of children engaged in activities. Interviews of parents did not disclose any concerns regarding the needs of their children not being met. Parents are satisfied with the care at the facility. ----------------PAGE 1

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Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2023
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-20230412092900
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK S WEST, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: DABNEY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400385
VISIT DATE: 05/11/2023
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During inspection on two occasions, LPA observed that the facility does have a daily schedule where children are provided meals, educational activities, time for free play and rest time. Children are provided the opportunity to dance, create art and play outside. There are a variety of toys an equipment for children of all ages.

Per Staff when children do not follow directions, they are talked to, redirected or removed from the situation and asked to sit down if needed. Interviews did not disclose any other forms of discipline. LPA did not observe any other forms of discipline used during inspections. LPA did not hear children in care being yelled at. LPA observed that licensee does have a louder speaking voice and is direct when talking to children. S1 has a softer speaking voice. No disclosers were made regarding licensee yelling at children.

Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated.

No deficiencies will be cited today 5/11/23.

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

Exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Licensee, Tamara Dabney.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karen Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Denise Gibbs
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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