304371585-4-17-2025-06-CC-TNGN-DGAP82-20250502110448

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371585
Report Date: 04/15/2025
Date Signed: 04/17/2025 09:57:53 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
02/14/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Patricia Duron

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20250214102844

FACILITY NAME:	KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BUENA PARK		FACILITY NUMBER:	304371585
ADMINISTRATOR:	BARBA, KARLA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	7501 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(714) 752-6294
CITY:	BUENA PARK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90621
CAPACITY:	114	CENSUS: 59	DATE:	04/15/2025
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Karla Barba Director		TIME COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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The facility administration failed to disclose five type A citations to the parent of a newly enrolled child.

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patricia Duron conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver the complaint findings for the above allegations. This is a continuation of the investigation initiated on 2/21/25. LPA met with Director Karla Barba and informed the director of the purpose of the visit. The director and LPA observed classrooms and census was taken. The overall census observed was 12 staff and 59 preschool children.
A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
On 2/14/25 a complaint was filed with the Licensing office alleging The facility administration failed to disclose five type A citations to the parent of a newly enrolled child.
During the course of investigation, LPA interviewed 3 staff members and 4 parents, and reviewed records and files.

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Unsubstantiated

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Patricia Duron
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/15/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/15/2025

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-20250214102844

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: 04/15/2025

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LPA interviewed 3 staff members. 3 out of 3 staff members stated they have not witnessed the facility administration fail to disclose five type A citations to the parent of a newly enrolled child. S1 stated, The Director or Assistant Director give enrolled parents the report to read and the citations the facility received are explained. The Director or Assistant Director inform that the LIC 9224 (Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports) form is stating they are aware of the citations and received the copies of the reports and the parents sign the form, and the copy of reports are given to the parent. The Director or Assistant Director file the LIC9224 in the child's file.

LPA reviewed 5 children files. 5 out of 5 children files had LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports dated: 3/22/24, 5/1/24, 5/20/24 , 5/28/24 and 8/19/24 and signed by parent/authorized representative.

LPA Duron interviewed 4 parents. All interviewed parents stated they did not have any concern with facility.

Based on the information gathered from LPAs’ interviews there is insufficient evidence to corroborate the allegation: The facility administration failed to disclose five type A citations to the parent of a newly enrolled child. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegation did or did not occur in the day care facility, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

An exit interview was completed. The report was reviewed and discussed. Appeal Rights were provided. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Licensing office within 15 business days.

The facility representative was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. The “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted on or adjacent to the door.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Patricia Duron
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/15/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/15/2025

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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