304314224-3-2-2026-06-CC-NKTN-DS4M26-20260312091254

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304314224
Report Date: 02/27/2026
Date Signed: 03/02/2026 10:32:42 AM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 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
01/06/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Soo Jin Jung

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20260106125049

FACILITY NAME:	KIM, TAEYONG		FACILITY NUMBER:	304314224
ADMINISTRATOR:	KIM, TAEYONG		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(562) 383-3190
CITY:	LA MIRADA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90638
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	02/27/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:00 PM
MET WITH:	Licensee Taeyong Kim		TIME COMPLETED:	04:45 PM

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Staff uses an unusual form of punishment
Staff do not ensure that children's diapering needs are met
Staff do not maintain facility sanitary
Licensee provided false statement to the Department regarding their operating hours

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On 2/27/2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) S. Jung and G. Lucero, conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to deliver findings for a complaint that was received at the Orange County Regional Office. LPAs arrived at approximately at 1:00PM and met with Licensee, Taeyong Kim. LPAs explained the reason for the visit. LPAs were led on a tour of the facility and observed a total of seven (7) children and three (3) staff.

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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Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Nguyen K Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soo Jin Jung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2026

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 06-CC-20260106125049

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: KIM, TAEYONG	FACILITY NUMBER: 304314224
	VISIT DATE: 02/27/2026

NARRATIVE

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On 1/6/2026, the Orange County Regional Office received a complaint with three (3) allegations listed above: Reporting Party (RP) alleged that (1) staff uses an unusual form of punishment, (2) staff do not ensure that children's diapering needs are met, (3) staff do not maintain facility sanitary. During investigation, an additional allegation was added to the complaint alleging (4) licensee provided false statement to the Department regarding their operating hours.

On 1/9/2026, LPAs S. Jung and A. Castro made an unannounced visit to the facility for an initial complaint investigation. LPAs observed that facility was operating over capacity and had two assistants who did not have criminal record clearances yet were providing care to day care children. Deficiencies were cited on respective LIC 9099 Complaint Investigation Report and LIC 809 Case Management – Deficiencies Report, both dated 1/9/2026. Licensee provided LPA with facility roster and additional documents for investigative review. Due to time constraints, LPA could not conduct staff and child interviews.

On 2/27/2026, LPAs S. Jung and G. Lucero conducted staff interviews. All staff interviewed stated that they have not witnessed children being punished through unusual forms of punishment. Staff stated that when children need to be disciplined, staff will speak to them and explain why their behavior was not acceptable. If the children hit or fight with one another staff will separate the children. If the children cry, the staff will console them by giving them a snack, giving them hugs, or redirecting them. When asked about the children’s diapering needs, all staff stated that the children’s diapers are changed regularly throughout the day and as needed if they have a bowel movement. Staff stated that they have not seen a child with a diaper rash. Regarding facility cleaning and sanitation procedures, staff stated that the cleaning throughout the facility is done regularly, and all staff help with various cleaning duties. When asked about the facility’s operating hours, staff stated that the facility has closed for major holidays. During LPA Duron’s visit on 12/29/25, licensee had told LPA that they were closed during the week of 12/29/25 through New Year’s Day. However, during LPA Jung and Lucero’s visit on 2/27/26, licensee stated that there must have been a misunderstanding because they were only closed on 12/29/25 and 1/1/26 that week.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Nguyen K Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soo Jin Jung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 06-CC-20260106125049

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: KIM, TAEYONG	FACILITY NUMBER: 304314224
	VISIT DATE: 02/27/2026

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Parents interviewed did not provide any information regarding the allegations listed above. Children could not be interviewed due to their age and language development.

The Orange County Regional Office has investigated the complaint alleging (1) staff uses an unusual form of punishment, (2) staff do not ensure that children's diapering needs are met, (3) staff do not maintain facility sanitary, (4) licensee provided false statement to the Department regarding their operating hours: although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

No deficiencies cited.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Taeyong Kim. LPA Jung provided Korean interpretation throughout the visit. LPA Lucero provided Spanish interpretation for a portion of the visit.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Nguyen K Tran
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Soo Jin Jung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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