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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198600558
Report Date: 07/09/2026
Date Signed: 07/09/2026 08:58:54 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK ASC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/06/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Gabriela Castro
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 28-AS-20260706091232
FACILITY NAME:PALS EINDELIJK EL MONTEFACILITY NUMBER:
198600558
ADMINISTRATOR:GLORIA GALLEGOSFACILITY TYPE:
775
ADDRESS:11645 MCBEAN DR.TELEPHONE:
(626) 279-1064
CITY:EL MONTESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91732
CAPACITY:60CENSUS: 44DATE:
07/09/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:35 AM
MET WITH:Gloria Gallegos, Program Director and Ezequiel Meza, Program ManagerTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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Staff handle clients in a rough manner
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gabriela Castro conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit on 07/09/2026 to deliver findings regarding the above allegation. LPA was greeted by Gloria Gallegos, Program Director, and Ezequiel Meza, Program Manager. LPA explained the purpose of the visit.

During the investigation, LPA reviewed and obtained copies of the client roster, staff roster, C1 and C2's Face Sheets, Individual Program Plans (IPPs), and Statement of Discussion notes. LPA also conducted a tour of the facility and interviewed four (4) staff members (S1–S4) and one (1) witness. LPA attempted to interview C1, C2, and additional clients; however, due to their cognitive limitations and nonverbal status, interviews were not possible.
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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: David Sicairos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gabriela Castro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 28-AS-20260706091232
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK ASC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: PALS EINDELIJK EL MONTE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198600558
VISIT DATE: 07/09/2026
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Allegation: Staff handle clients in a rough manner

It was alleged that staff handled two clients in a rough manner during separate incidents on July 1, 2026. During staff interviews, conflicting statements were obtained regarding the reported incidents. During W1 interview it was reported staff used excessive physical contact while redirecting the clients, whereas the involved staff stated they were attempting to safely redirect the clients due to their behaviors and denied using excessive force. Facility management stated the incidents were reviewed, staff received additional Professional Boundaries training and management did not conclude that abuse or neglect had occurred. LPA attempted to interview both clients; however, due to their cognitive limitations and nonverbal status, interviews were not possible. LPA observed both clients appropriately supervised by their assigned one-to-one staff, and no inappropriate physical interactions or safety concerns were observed during the visit.

Based on the investigation conducted, which included interviews with staff and witness, as well as a review of relevant records, there was insufficient evidence to support the reported allegation. Although the allegation 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. Exit interview was held, and a copy of this report was provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: David Sicairos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gabriela Castro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/09/2026
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