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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566217015
Report Date: 09/26/2025
Date Signed: 09/26/2025 02:47:55 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/21/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Laura Carone
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20250721190900
FACILITY NAME:GROWING MINDS CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
566217015
ADMINISTRATOR:ARUNI GANAWATTEFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:1777 STATHAM BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(818) 644-9665
CITY:OXNARDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93033
CAPACITY:90CENSUS: 60DATE:
09/26/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Salena LabatTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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Staff do not prevent a daycare child from sustaining injuries while in care
Staff do not follow proper reporting requirements
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On September 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Carone conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude investigation for the above allegations. LPA met with Site Supervisor, Salena Labat and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA conducted a tour of the facility inside and outside with Site Supervisor. LPA observed a total of 60 children under the care and supervision of 18 staff. There are 3 preschool and 3 infant classrooms. Child care hours are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

LPA interviewed staff/parents and reviewed records. Parents interviewed reported being happy with the care and supervision their child receives at the center. Teachers interviewed are aware of the center's protocol for a child injury. Parents are notified of a child injury on the Brighwheel App and given an ouch report. For head injuries a phone call is made to the parents. LPA obtained a copy of the written injury report that is given to parents. LPA provided Site Supervisor with a copy of 101212 Reporting Requirements regulations for reference. Site Supervisor is aware of reporting injuries to the parents and the Regional Office. LPA
CONTINUED ON LIC9099C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Carone
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2025
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 17-CC-20250721190900
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: GROWING MINDS CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 566217015
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2025
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conducted an inspection on 07/25/2025 and today, September 26, 2025 with no evidence of the allegations. LPA observed the child care areas to be safe and in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. LPA observed staff to be actively supervising children.

Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

No deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit LIC9213 was given. The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Appeal rights LIC9058 given.

Exit interview conducted with Site Supervisor, Salena Labat. The report was reviewed and a copy was given.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Carone
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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