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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304314183
Report Date: 11/14/2024
Date Signed: 11/14/2024 12:07:30 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
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/10/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Aiddee Nunez
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20240910095431
FACILITY NAME:LOPATINA, ALEVTINAFACILITY NUMBER:
304314183
ADMINISTRATOR:LOPATINA, ALEVTINAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(949) 469-1935
CITY:IRVINESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92620
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 8DATE:
11/14/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Licensee, Alevtina TIME COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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Licensee is operating over capacity.
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*The licensee declined to use translation services.

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Aiddee Nunez conducted an unannounced complaint investigation. This is a continuation of the investigation initiated on 09/17/2024. Upon arrival LPA met with Licensee Alevtina Lopatina, to deliver complaint findings. A tour of the facility was conducted with the licensee, LPA observed a total of 8 preschool age children and 2 assistant.

A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During today’s inspection the facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios.

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Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 06-CC-20240910095431
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: LOPATINA, ALEVTINA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304314183
VISIT DATE: 11/14/2024
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On 09/10/24 the Orange County Child Care Office received a complaint alleging Licensee is operating over capacity. Reporting Party (RP) stated the following: The daycare is caring for approximately 20 children, aged from preschool and younger, for the past year. The children are dropped off at around 7:30 AM and picked up at about 6 PM from Monday to Friday. The RP provided descriptions of the two women who provide care: the first provider is Hispanic, short, of medium build, with black hair, while the second provider is white, with blond hair, and of medium build. The RP also stated the licensee might not live in the home.

During the investigation, LPA inspected the facility, interviewed 3 staff members, 5 children, reviewed all children’s files, took pictures of the children’s roster, and was provided with a video footage showing the number of children the licensee is caring for at one time.

On 09/17/24 during interviews, Staff#1 (S1) stated the following: There are 14 children enrolled with the exception there was one time when they had 15 children. They had 15 children on one day when the food program was there. S1 did not remember the exact date. S1 stated the licensee lives in the home. Staff#2 (S2) stated the following: They have 15 children enrolled. The 15 children come 2 days out of the week. They mostly come on Tuesdays and Thursdays. S2 stated licensee lives in the home. Staff#3 (S3) stated the following: They have 14 children enrolled and does not have more than 14 children at once at the facility. S3 stated S3 lives in the home. LPA reviewed the children’s files and there were 15 children’s files. LPA was also provided with a video footage showing S1 and S2 and 15 children were walking on the street sidewalk and entering the facility.

On 9/17/24 LPA interviewed 5 children. 5 out of 5 children stated their teachers were S1 and S2. The 5 children did not disclose anything that was concerning.

On 11/8/24 LPA called 5 parents and was able to interview 2 parents. The 2 parents stated they are satisfied with the day care and had no concerns.

Based on the staff interviews and video footage it has been determined that Licensee is operating over capacity. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Section 102416.5(a) Staffing Ratio and Capacity, is being cited on the attached LIC9099D.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
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Control Number 06-CC-20240910095431
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: LOPATINA, ALEVTINA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304314183
VISIT DATE: 11/14/2024
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Due to the Type A violation, the licensee shall post and provide copies of the report to parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day and shall provide to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days and provide a copy to current and enrolling parents. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC 9224) signed by parents in each child’s file. Failure to post Type A reports for 30 days will result in a Civil Penalty of $100.00

Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Alevtina Lopatina. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. Licensee was informed that the notice of site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100. Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
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Control Number 06-CC-20240910095431
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LOPATINA, ALEVTINA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304314183
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/14/2024
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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Section Cited
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102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity (a)The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time.

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Based on staff interviews and video footage review, S1 and S2 admitted facility had 15 children attending the facility at once on the unknown date. Video footage showed on the unknown date, S1, S2 and 15 children were walking on the street sidewalk and entering the facility. This imposes an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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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: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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