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Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197415576
Report Date: 07/06/2023
Date Signed: 07/06/2023 12:22:51 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 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
04/24/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Miriam Cohen
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20230424131752
FACILITY NAME:EDUCATION LINK PRE-SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197415576
ADMINISTRATOR:STAPLETON, MIKIEFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:25042 NARBONNE AVE.TELEPHONE:
(310) 325-8536
CITY:LOMITASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90717
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 17DATE:
07/06/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:TIME COMPLETED:
12:40 PM
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Facility did not ensure day-care child was provided lunch.
Facility did not ensure day-care child was given water.
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On 07/06/2023 @ 11:30 AM, LPA Cohen conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of delivering the findings against alleged complaints reported concerning the above preschool. Upon arrival, LPA Cohen observed two adults providing care for 17 children. LPA Cohen met with preschool director, Mikie Stapleton.
After conducting visual observation on 04/27/2023 and 07/06/2023, verbal interviews with staff members (written declarations obtained), and record reviews, the following conclusion has been reached: Unsubstantiated - A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred.
The investigation regarding the above allegations has been completed. No deficiencies will be issued.
An exit interview was conducted, and the above items discussed with preschool director. A copy of this report and Notice of Site Visit were provided.
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Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miriam Cohen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20230424131752
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: EDUCATION LINK PRE-SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197415576
VISIT DATE: 07/06/2023
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On 04/27/2023 @ 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miriam Cohen conducted an unannounced complaint visit for the purpose of notifying the preschool director concerning the above-mentioned allegations and to perform an investigation. Upon arrival, LPA Cohen observed three adults providing care for 17 children. LPA Cohen met with preschool director, Mikie Stapleton.
LPA acquired the following documentation:
*Children Roster
*Emergency ID of parent contact information
*Written declaration from staff members
LPA interviewed and obtained written declaratives from staff members including preschool director; however, further witnesses and documentation will be needed to conclude the investigation. An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed with preschool director. A copy of this report was provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Miriam Cohen
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/06/2023
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