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32 | Regarding the allegation Licensee does not live in the facility where family day-care is being provided. It is alleged that the licensee does not live in the home, resides at a different address, and leaves the facility every day at 3PM. (2) of (2) staff denied the allegation. Staff indicated that the start and end of each shift, the licensee is always present unless attending to business outside the facility but returns. (6) of (6) parents denied the allegation. Parent indicated seeing the licensee operating the day-care at their pickup and drop-off times. Another parent states that their child attends Monday through Friday between 7:30AM and 5:30PM and sees the licensee. One parent makes it a point to speak with the licensee at each pickup to ask about their child’s behavior and day. LPA obtained copies of the licensee’s driver license, which matches the facility address, and a copy of utility bill for verification. LPA conducted a walk through of the facility accompanied by the licensee. During the walk through, LPA observed a stocked kitchen with perishable and non-perishable food items, a furnished bedroom, and a bedroom with a bed, dresser, and personal belongings such as clothing in the closest and toiletries in the bathroom. LPA observed functional utilities, running water, and mail addressed to the licensee at the facility.
Regarding the allegation Licensee does not have control of property. It is alleged that licensee was served an eviction notice. The licensee provided documentation from the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, indicating a request for a jury trial in the unlawful detain proceeding, dated March 11, 2025. LPA received a copy of the eviction process overview, which states that licensee should received a notice of the trial date in the upcoming days. Since the case is still in the process, the licensee retains control of the property until a formal decision is made by the court.
The investigation revealed that based on interviews with staff and parents, observations made during the facility tour, and copies of documents obtained, there was no evidence to indicate that the licensee does not live in the home or does not hold control of the property.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid there not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated.
(Continued LIC 9099-c)
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