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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493484
Report Date: 06/04/2024
Date Signed: 06/04/2024 04:40:51 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
05/21/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Joe Katrdzhyan
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20240521093840
FACILITY NAME:TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197493484
ADMINISTRATOR:MARISOL NEPOMUCENOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:15737 PARTHENIA STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 892-2655
CITY:NORTH HILLSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91343
CAPACITY:70CENSUS: DATE:
06/04/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Director / Marisol NepomucenoTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee does not ensure licensing reports containing Type "A" citations are prominently posted in the facility for 30 days.

Staff did not provide child's responsible party copy of recent Type "A" citation report.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 6/4/24, at 1:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joe Katrdzhyan conducted an unannounced site visit to this facility to deliver findings on the above-mentioned allegations. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director / Marisol Nepomuceno, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 77 children with 6 staff observed present in the preschool program. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit.

During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted and copies of staff and children's rosters were obtained and reviewed.

Per Reporting Party, Licensee does not ensure licensing reports containing Type "A" citations are prominently posted in the facility for 30 days and Staff did not provide child's responsible party copy of recent Type "A" citation report.

(Please see LIC 9099C for additional information)
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joe Katrdzhyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
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 58-CC-20240521093840
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: TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493484
VISIT DATE: 06/04/2024
NARRATIVE
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During the interview with the Director, it was disclosed that the Type A citations issued on 5/16/24 were not posted at the facility, as required for 30 days. During the visit conducted on 5/29/24, LPA Katrdzhyan toured the facility and did not see the Type A citations (dated 5/16/24) posted at the facility. Statements obtained from the Director corroborated with the observations of the LPA.

According to the Director, copies of the Licensing reports dated 5/16/24 were not provided to all of the parents. The Director only provided copies to the parents who requested them.

Based on LPA’s observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

The Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted with Marisol Nepomuceno and Appeals Rights provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joe Katrdzhyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
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
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
05/21/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Joe Katrdzhyan
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20240521093840

FACILITY NAME:TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197493484
ADMINISTRATOR:MARISOL NEPOMUCENOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:15737 PARTHENIA STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 892-2655
CITY:NORTH HILLSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91343
CAPACITY:70CENSUS: DATE:
06/04/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Director / Marisol NepomucenoTIME COMPLETED:
04:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff did not allow child's responsible party to review the facilities recent licensing report.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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6/4/24, at 1:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joe Katrdzhyan conducted an unannounced site visit to this facility to deliver findings on the above-mentioned allegation. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director / Marisol Nepomuceno, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 77 children with 6 staff observed present in the preschool program. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit.

During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted and copies of staff and children's rosters were obtained and reviewed.

Per Reporting Party, Staff did not allow child's responsible party to review the facilities recent licensing report.


(Please see LIC 9099C for additional information)
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joe Katrdzhyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
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 58-CC-20240521093840
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: TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493484
VISIT DATE: 06/04/2024
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During the interview with the Director / Marisol Nepomuceno, the Director denied not allowing a child's responsible party to review the facility's recent licensing reports. It was stated that all pages of the licensing reports were provided to parents who requested them.

Based on the investigation conducted, there is insufficient evidence to support the above-mentioned allegation to be true. Therefore, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated.

The Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

Exit interview was conducted with Marisol Nepomuceno and Appeals Rights provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joe Katrdzhyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 58-CC-20240521093840
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: TINY THINKERS PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493484
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/04/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
06/18/2024
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8595(a)(1)
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Posting licensing report by child care facility or home; duration of posting; civil penalty for failure to comply; reports to be provided to parents or guardian of each child receiving services.
Each licensed child day care facility shall post a copy of any licensing report pertaining to the facility that documents either a facility visit or a complaint investigation that results in a citation for a violation that, if not corrected, will create a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
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The Director will review HSC 1596.8595 on Posting licensing report by child care facility or home; duration of posting; civil penalty for failure to comply; reports to be provided to parents or guardian of each child receiving services, and develop a written Plan of Correction (POC) to ensure compliance.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
During the interview with the Director, it was disclosed that the Type A citations issued on 5/16/24 were not posted at the facility, as required for 30 days.
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Written POC must be submitted to CCL by the POC due date.
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06/18/2024
Section Cited
HSC
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Posting licensing report by child care facility or home; duration of posting; civil penalty for failure to comply; reports to be provided to parents or guardian of each child receiving services. A licensed child care facility or home shall provide to the parents of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b.
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The Director will review HSC 1596.8595 on Posting licensing report by child care facility or home; duration of posting; civil penalty for failure to comply; reports to be provided to parents or guardian of each child receiving services, and develop a written Plan of Correction (POC) to ensure compliance.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
According to the Director, copies of the Licensing reports dated 5/16/24 were not provided to all of the parents. The Director only provided copies to the parents who requested them.
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Written POC must be submitted to CCL by the POC due date.
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: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joe Katrdzhyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/04/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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