<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 195700377
Report Date: 11/05/2025
Date Signed: 11/05/2025 02:47:23 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/30/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Amelia Morales
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20251030104550
FACILITY NAME:MINI MINDS ACADEMY, LLCFACILITY NUMBER:
195700377
ADMINISTRATOR:HASINI RUWANPATHIRANAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:927 N FAIRFAX AVE.TELEPHONE:
(818) 605-4467
CITY:WEST HOLLYWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90046
CAPACITY:46CENSUS: 24DATE:
11/05/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Hasini RuwanpathiranTIME COMPLETED:
03:10 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Staff do not ensure facility is free of pests.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
On 11/5/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amelia Morales conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to investigate the above allegation. Upon arrival, LPA Morales was greeted by Director Margaret Grandelt to whom LPA stated the purpose of the visit. LPA was then guided into the facility and met with Licensee Hasini Ruwanpathiran, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility.

LPA observed the following classroom ratios: Classroom 1 (one Teacher, and 1 child); Classroom 2 (one Teacher, and 9 children), Classroom 3 (one Teacher, and 7 children), Classroom 4 (one Teacher, and 7 children).

(Continued on 9099-C)
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amelia Morales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 4
Control Number 58-CC-20251030104550
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MINI MINDS ACADEMY, LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 195700377
VISIT DATE: 11/05/2025
NARRATIVE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
During the investigation into the allegation listed above, LPA obtained copies of the children's sign in/sign out sheet, children's roster,  Pest Control Service invoices, took photos, made observations, and conducted interviews with Staff.

-Pertaining to the allegation that, staff do not ensure facility is free of pests.

-Per the Reporting Party (RP), has spotted rodents climb on the walls, roof, and playground multiple times.

LPA Morales conducted interviews when asked if staff have observed any rodents, 5 staff stated "no." When asked if the facility had a rodent problem prior, Staff 5 (S5) stated previously there was a rodent problem with the previous owner. Per S5, since the change of ownership, it has been cleaned up. Per S5 the contract with the previous owner and pest control did not include services with rodents and clean up. Per S5, the facility added on the rodent and clean up to the new contract. When asked how often does pest control come to the facility Staff 1, Staff 3, Staff 4, and Staff all stated monthly.

LPA Morales was provided a copy of pest control receipt from DEWEY and is dated 1/21/25. The receipt shows that the facility is serviced monthly. DEWEY has treated the interior and exterior perimeter for mice and rats.

During the walk through of the facility LPA Morales asked staff to open shed area located outside the facility. LPA observed a refrigerator and other objects located in the shed area, LPA did note signs of rodent droppings. LPA Morales took photos of the rodent droppings.

Based upon observation the above allegation has been determine to be Substantiated. A finding of Substantiated means that the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division & Chapter number) are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

(Continued on 9099-C)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amelia Morales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 4
Control Number 58-CC-20251030104550
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: MINI MINDS ACADEMY, LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 195700377
VISIT DATE: 11/05/2025
NARRATIVE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Hasini Ruwanpathiran.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amelia Morales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 4
Control Number 58-CC-20251030104550
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: MINI MINDS ACADEMY, LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 195700377
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/05/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
11/17/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)(1)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Buildings and Grounds
The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Licensee stated they would do a deep cleaning at the facility. As well as call Pest Control, and send the inovice to LPA Morales via email.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Based on observation, during the walk through LPA Morales did observe rodent droppings inside storage agrea. This poses a potential health, saftey, or personal rights risk to the children in care.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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: Betty Bell
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amelia Morales
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/05/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 4