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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371585
Report Date: 03/14/2025
Date Signed: 03/14/2025 03:41:57 PM

Substantiated


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
03/13/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Anna Francesca Chan
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20250313145045
FACILITY NAME:KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BUENA PARKFACILITY NUMBER:
304371585
ADMINISTRATOR:BARBA, KARLAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:7501 COMMONWEALTH AVENUETELEPHONE:
(714) 752-6294
CITY:BUENA PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90621
CAPACITY:114CENSUS: 55DATE:
03/14/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Director Karla BarbaTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
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Staff did not prevent a minor from hitting another minor while in care.
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On 03/14/25, at 1pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Anna Chan, conducted an initial investigation for a complaint received by the Regional Office. LPA met with director, Karla Barba and was led on a walkthrough of the facility. Census was taken. Overall census were 55 preschool children and 5 staff. Children were napping when LPA arrived.

The Orange County Regional Office received a complaint on 03/13/25 alleging Staff did not prevent a minor from hitting another minor while in care.

LPA interviewed 3 staff. Staff stated they did not witness the incident.

Children were not interviewed because they are non-verbal and could not qualify.

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Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025
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-20250313145045
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: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BUENA PARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371585
VISIT DATE: 03/14/2025
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The department received a document confirming the incident did occur while children are at the facility, and staff did not ensure supervision to prevent the incident from happening.

Documents gathered: Children's Roster, Employee Handbook, Parent Handbook, Student and Teacher attendance sheet 3/7-3/11.

Based on video footage reviewed by LPA dated 03/07/25 at 9:14am, for almost 40 seconds, Child 1 (C1) was repeatedly hurt and hit by Child 2 (C2) in the Younger Twos classroom. Staff 1 (S1) and Staff 2 (S2) did not prevent C2 from hitting and kicking C1. Video showed S1 and S2 did not ensure supervision of children in the classroom as S1 and S2 were in the same area of the classroom and facing the opposite direction of the children.

Based on LPAs video observation, record review and conducted interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A substantiated finding means that the complaint is substantiated, and the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. See LIC9099D for a Type A deficiency cited.


LPA Chan informed director Karla Barba, that this report dated 03/14/25 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/14/25 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

An exit interview was conducted with Director Karla Barba. The 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. The director 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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 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
03/13/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Anna Francesca Chan
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20250313145045

FACILITY NAME:KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BUENA PARKFACILITY NUMBER:
304371585
ADMINISTRATOR:BARBA, KARLAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:7501 COMMONWEALTH AVENUETELEPHONE:
(714) 752-6294
CITY:BUENA PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90621
CAPACITY:114CENSUS: 55DATE:
03/14/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Director Karla BarbaTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff did not properly report an incident involving a daycare child
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 03/14/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Anna Chan, conducted an investigation for a complaint received by the Regional Office. LPA met with director, Karla Barba and was led on walkthrough of the facility. Census was taken. Overall census were 55 preschool children and 5 staff. Children were napping when LPA arrived.

The Orange County Regional Office received a complaint on 03/13/25 alleging Staff did not properly report an incident involving a daycare child.

LPA interviewed 3 staff. Staff interviewed stated they did not witness any incident involving 2 minors for them to notify the Department.

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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025
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-20250313145045
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: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BUENA PARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371585
VISIT DATE: 03/14/2025
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Based on interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. 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.

An exit interview was conducted with Director, Karla Barba. The 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. The director 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: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 06-CC-20250313145045
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: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BUENA PARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371585
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/14/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
03/17/2025
Section Cited
CCR
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101229(a) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.
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Director stated they conducted a training with staff about supervision. Director also stated they hired new teachers to help in the classroom. Proof of training will be submitted to LPA by due date of 3/17/25
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Based on obervation (video), and interview, staff did not prevent minor from hitting another minor and dis not ensure proper supervision. This is an immediate risk to health and saftey of 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: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/14/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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