304314222-5-7-2024-06-CC-THOO-D5ZW3T-20240607165627

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304314222
Report Date: 05/07/2024
Date Signed: 05/07/2024 03:25:11 PM

Unsubstantiated

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
04/12/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Vivian Trinh

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20240412122352

FACILITY NAME:	DADON, KEREN		FACILITY NUMBER:	304314222
ADMINISTRATOR:	DADON, KEREN		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(949) 545-3771
CITY:	IRVINE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92614
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	05/07/2024
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:00 PM
MET WITH:			TIME COMPLETED:	03:40 PM

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Licensee allows children to play in an off limit area within the home

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Tinh conducted an unannounced complaint investigation. This is a continuation of the investigation initiated on 4/18/2024. Upon arrival, LPA met with the Licensee, Keren Dadon. Census was taken zero children and 1 staff.

A review of staff criminal records indicates all facility staff or individuals who require caregiver background checks have received a criminal record clearance or exemption and a child abuse index clearance.

On 04/18/2024 a complaint was filed with the Department alleging licensee allows children to play in an off-limit area within the home. The complainant stated that the licensee lets children play on the second floor which is an off-limit area.

During the investigation, LPA Trinh conducted a physical plant inspection, interviewed the Licensee, 1 adult member, 1 parent, and interviewed Zero children.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/07/2024

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 06-CC-20240412122352

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: DADON, KEREN	FACILITY NUMBER: 304314222
	VISIT DATE: 05/07/2024

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During the staff interviews, On 4/18/2024 LPA interviewed licensee denied allowing day-care children to play on the second floor. Licensee stated day-care children stay in the living room (main day-care area). Licensee stated that she set up three table and each of the tables have different activities. The children's restroom use the bathroom that is on the first floor. Licensee states that her own children and company may utilize the second floor, after day-care hours. On 4/18/2024 LPA interviewed adult #1 stated daycare children are not allowed to play on the second floor, which is off limits. in off limit area.
LPA interviewed 1 parent; the interviewed parent did not divulge any information pertaining to the allegation.

LPA interviewed zero children and the children did not disclose any information pertaining to the allegation.

Based on LPA observation, interview with staff, and parent, there is insufficient evidence to corroborate the allegation of licensee allows children to play in an off-limit area within the home. 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 conducted with Licensee, Keren Dadon. 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.

End of Report.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/07/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/07/2024

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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