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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371586
Report Date: 01/28/2026
Date Signed: 01/28/2026 12:06:43 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
12/01/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Anna Francesca Chan
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20251201142656
FACILITY NAME:KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BUENA PARKFACILITY NUMBER:
304371586
ADMINISTRATOR:BARBA, KARLAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:7501 COMMONWEALTH AVENUETELEPHONE:
(714) 752-6294
CITY:BUENA PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90621
CAPACITY:20CENSUS: 16DATE:
01/28/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:31 AM
MET WITH:Director Karla BarbaTIME COMPLETED:
12:20 PM
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Staff did not tend to child's injuries in a timely manner
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On 1/28/2026, at 10:30AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan conducted an unannounced Complaint investigation inspection. This is to deliver the findings of the investigation initiated on 12/3/2025. Upon arrival, the LPA met with Director Karla Barba and informed them of the purpose of visit Census was taken. LPA observed 16 infant children and 4 staff (including 6 toddlers and 2 staff). Currently, there are 18 children enrolled in the infant/toddler program.

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

The Department received a complaint on 12/01/25 alleging Staff did not tend to child's injuries in a timely manner.
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Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2026
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-20251201142656
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: 304371586
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2026
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During the investigation, LPA interviewed 4 staff and the director and 4 parents. Obtained LIC500, LIC9040 and video footage of the incident.

Reporting Party (RP) stated there is a significant delay in recognizing and addressing child 1 (C1’s) injury.

LPA interviewed 4 staff and the director, Staff 1 (S1) stated they did not observe any marks and redness in the body when they picked C1 up from the ground after sliding down the structure. Staff 2 (S2) stated they observed C1 wobbling and called the Staff 4 (S4) for support. Staff 3 (S3) stated they did not witness any incident with C1. S4 stated they assessed C1’s leg, head and arm and did not notice any fracture. S4 stated they did not observe C1 wobbling their legs because C1 was being carried on their lap or C1 was sitting at the office the entire time C1 was with S4. Director stated they were not present during the incident.

Based on the timeline given by the facility, the incident happened at around 3:25pm on November 18, 2025. At 3:35pm C1 was taken to the office by S4, at 3:40pm child was back in the playground, still crying. S4 assessed child but did not notice injury. At 4:57pm C1 was picked up and child representative noticed C1 could not bear weight on their leg.

LPA reviewed the video footage dated 11/18/25 at 3:30pm. C1 went down the slide alone and C1 was inappropriately positioned having legs opened and not keeping them straight which led C1 to flip over.

LPA interviewed 4 parents and none of the parents interviewed disclosed any information that could support the allegation.



No children were interviewed due to children being non-verbal.

Based on interviews and review of video footage, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation on Staff did not tend to child's injuries in a timely manner is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. See LIC9099D for 1 Type B violation.

Exit interview was conducted with Director Karla Barba. Report was reviewed and discussed. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Appeal Rights were provided.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 06-CC-20251201142656
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: 304371586
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2026
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
02/27/2026
Section Cited
CCR
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101226.3(b) Observation of the Child
(b) Any unusual behavior, any injury or signs of illness requiring assessment and/... by staff shall be reported to the child's authorized representative and recorded in the child's record.
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The facility stated they will provide a plan of action on ensuring proper child observation and assessment of a child by due date 2/27/26
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Based on interview and video review, Child 1 was not properly assessed after falling off the slide and sliding inappropriately.

This is a potential risk to health and safety 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: 01/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2026
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
12/01/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Anna Francesca Chan
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20251201142656

FACILITY NAME:KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BUENA PARKFACILITY NUMBER:
304371586
ADMINISTRATOR:BARBA, KARLAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:7501 COMMONWEALTH AVENUETELEPHONE:
(714) 752-6294
CITY:BUENA PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90621
CAPACITY:20CENSUS: 16DATE:
01/28/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:31 AM
MET WITH:Director Karla BarbaTIME COMPLETED:
12:20 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Child sustained an unexplained fracture
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 1/28/2026, at 10:30AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan conducted an unannounced Complaint investigation inspection. This is to deliver the findings of the investigation initiated on 12/3/2025. Upon arrival, the LPA met with Director Karla Barba and informed them of the purpose of visit. Census was taken. LPA observed 16 infant children and 4 staff (including 6 toddlers and 2 staff). Currently, there are 18 children enrolled in the infant/toddler program.

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

The Department received a complaint on 12/01/25 alleging Child sustained an unexplained fracture
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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 5
Control Number 06-CC-20251201142656
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: 304371586
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2026
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During the investigation, LPA interviewed 4 staff and the director and 4 parents. Obtained LIC500, LIC9040 and video footage of the incident.

RP stated child sustained unexplained fracture due to lack of staff supervision.

LPA interviewed 4 staff and the director, Staff 1 (S1) stated they witnessed Child 1 (C1) who did not sit properly going down the slide. S1 stated they did not observe any marks and redness in the body when they picked C1 up from the ground. Staff 2 (S2) stated they saw on the corner of their eye that C1 went down the slide and saw S1 pick up C1 and comforted C1. S2 stated they walk around the playground when supervising children. S2 stated they took over the class when S1 left for the day and observed C1 wobbling and called the office for support. Staff 3 (S3) stated they did not witness any incident with C1. Staff 4 (S4) stated they assessed C1’s leg, head and arm and did not notice any fracture. S4 stated staff are scattered when supervising at the playground. Director stated they were not present during the incident.

LPA reviewed facility video, 2 staff in the playground were supervising children. S1 was sitting on the steps of the play equipment while children were up and down the structure. S2 were standing about 10 ft away facing the structure.

LPA interviewed 4 parents and none of the parents interviewed disclosed any information that could support the allegation.



No children were interviewed due to children being non-verbal.

Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation of Child sustained an unexplained fracture did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Exit interview was conducted with Director Karla Barba. Report was reviewed and discussed. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Appeal Rights were provided.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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