306004534-5-21-2026-22-AS-AORZ-DUNTJD-20260602144610

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 306004534
Report Date: 05/21/2026
Date Signed: 05/21/2026 04:40:28 PM

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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 RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/13/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Samer Haddadin

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 22-AS-20260513090858

FACILITY NAME:	VOCATIONAL INNOVATIONS - ANAHEIM		FACILITY NUMBER:	306004534
ADMINISTRATOR:	TIM THIRTLE		FACILITY TYPE:	775
ADDRESS:	2557 WOODLAND DRIVE, W.		TELEPHONE:	(714) 527-4888
CITY:	ANAHEIM	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92801
CAPACITY:	75	CENSUS: 61	DATE:	05/21/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:20 AM
MET WITH:	Program Director, Minaya Wrights		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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Staff did not prevent the facility from a hazardous chemical odor

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samer Haddadin conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to deliver findings regarding the above-mentioned allegation. Upon arrival, LPA Haddadin was met by Program Director, Minaya Wrights, who granted entry into the facility. The Community Care Licensing Department received a complaint alleging that “Staff did not prevent the facility from a hazardous chemical odor.”
During the investigation, LPA Haddadin interviewed four staff members and four clients and conducted a health and safety inspection of the facility. The facility is a large commercial building that houses a day program. The program operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It consists of two large common areas, multiple smaller rooms, storage areas, offices, and three bathrooms.
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Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Alisa Ortiz
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samer Haddadin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/21/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2026

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 22-AS-20260513090858

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY RO, 770 THE CITY DR., SUITE 7100
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: VOCATIONAL INNOVATIONS - ANAHEIM	FACILITY NUMBER: 306004534
	VISIT DATE: 05/21/2026

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The complaint alleged that hazardous chemical odor was present at the facility on the day the complaint was made. During the visit, LPA Haddadin toured the interior areas of the facility, including common areas, activity areas, restrooms, and areas accessible to clients. LPA Haddadin did not smell nor observe any hazardous chemical odor, strong bleach odor, or unsafe conditions related to chemical use at the time of the visit.
LPA Haddadin observed that all chemicals and cleaning supplies were locked and secured in the maintenance room located in the back of the facility, which is inaccessible to clients. During interviews, four staff members denied the allegation and stated that cleaning products are used as part of the facility’s routine cleaning and sanitation practices and the cleaning takes place after hours and prior to clients’ arrival.
LPA Haddadin also interviewed four clients. All four clients denied the allegation and did not report feeling unsafe at the facility. The clients interviewed did not report experiencing illness, discomfort, injury, or respiratory issues related to a chemical odor at the facility.
Based on LPA Haddadin’s observations and interviews conducted there was insufficient evidence to support that staff failed to prevent the facility from having a hazardous chemical odor or that clients’ health and safety were placed in jeopardy.
Based on the information obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard was not met. Therefore, the allegation “Staff did not prevent the facility from a hazardous chemical odor” is found to be unsubstantiated.
An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the Program Director, Minaya Wrights.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Alisa Ortiz
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samer Haddadin
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/21/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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