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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370779
Report Date: 12/12/2025
Date Signed: 12/12/2025 10:55:54 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:SUNFLOWER PRESCHOOL & AFTER SCHOOL CENTER, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
304370779
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		KATHY LAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:10531 WESTMINSTER AVENUETELEPHONE:
(714) 534-5743
CITY:GARDEN GROVESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92843
CAPACITY: 119TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 119CENSUS: 52DATE:
12/12/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:35 AM
MET WITH:Kathy LaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
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On 12/12/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Thompson conducted an on-site inspection for a self-reported incident on 09/26/2025. LPA was met by Director Kathy la, who explained the reason for today’s visit, and a tour around the center was completed. The census included 52 preschool children and 11 staff members.

A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary conducted on today’s date, 12/12/2025, indicates all facility staff or other individuals who required caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

On 09/26/25, an Unusual Incident Report was filed with the Department to self-report an incident that occurred on 09/24/2025, in which, Director reported that an anonymous reporter visually observed Staff #1 outside lifting Child #1 off the floor by grabbing the wrist of the child. Child #1 was running around and not lining up to go back inside. S1 was trying to have the child line up and go inside. Garden Grove Police Department Officer arrived on 9/25/2025 around 4:15pm, to meet with director and reviewed facility camera footage. The footage showed S1 lifting C1 up in the air by grabbing the wrist of the child. The police talked to the staff member. Child was assessed and no injuries were observed by police officers and child’s representative. Director reported they issued a warning letter for S1 on 09/25/2025.

During investigation, LPA V. Trinh conducted observations, interviewed five (5) staff members, attempted to interview three (3) preschoolers and five (5) parents, and reviewed Police report.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Dean Thompson
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/12/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION 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: SUNFLOWER PRESCHOOL & AFTER SCHOOL CENTER, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370779
VISIT DATE: 12/12/2025
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During observations conducted on 09/30/25, LPA V. Trinh witnessed another staff, Staff #2 (S2) handled children in a rough manner and addressed the concern with staff.

During the staff interviews, Staff 5 (S5) confirmed that they reviewed the camera footage of the alleged incident 9/25/25, in which they observed S1 handling C1 roughly while transitioning from the playground to the classroom. Additionally, S5 stated that on 9/25/25, S5 met with S1 to address concern and issued a warning letter for S1 regarding handling children in a rough manner. In the meeting, they shared various techniques with S1 and reminded S1 of each child's needs. On 10/22/25, LPA V. Trinh called five (5) parents requesting an interview. The parents interviewed did not express any concerns regarding the allegations.

LPA V. Trinh reviewed the Police Report on 9/25/25, which stated that on September 24, 2025, Camera footage showed witness S1 and C1 outside room #9 at school. S1 grabbed C1's wrists, lifted C1 slightly, and moved C1 to a nearby wall. S1 then placed C1 on the ground, facing S1, briefly touched C1's shoulders and cheeks to get C1’s attention, and appeared to be communicating with C1 without causing harm. Police Officer did not observe any visible injuries on C1's wrists.

Based on LPA V. Trinh interviews and record review, and police review record, the following violation of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, Section 101223(a)(2) Personal Rights was observed and cited on the complaint investigation report LIC 9099 dated 12/12/2025.

Exit interview was conducted with the Director Kathy La. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. The director 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. The Director was provided with a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058), and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Dean Thompson
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2025
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