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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494819
Report Date: 11/01/2024
Date Signed: 11/01/2024 01:25:46 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
08/16/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Joe Katrdzhyan
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20240816124304
FACILITY NAME:LEVITT FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197494819
ADMINISTRATOR:LEVITT, VIRGINIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 536-4462
CITY:BURBANKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91505
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 11DATE:
11/01/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:00 AM
MET WITH:Licensee / Virginia LevittTIME COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Facility furniture is in disrepair.

Facility is unsanitary.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 11/1/24, at 8AM, 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 Licensee / Virginia Levitt, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were zero (0) children present at the time of arrival but shortly after, children began to arrive at the day care. A total of 11 children were observed with 2 staff. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit.

During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted, staff and children's rosters were obtained/reviewed and pictures taken of the physical plant.

Per Reporting Party, Facility furniture is in disrepair and Facility is unsanitary.

During the interview with the Licensee, it was disclosed that during the month of August, (date unknown) a child was sitting on a rusted chair when the chair collapsed causing the child to fall. Per the Licensee, the
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joe Katrdzhyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2024
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-20240816124304
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: LEVITT FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494819
VISIT DATE: 11/01/2024
NARRATIVE
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child did not sustain an injury as a result of the fall. The Licensee immediately replaced the chair and purchased a new set of 4 chairs. During the visit conducted on 8/23/24, LPA Katrdzhyan observed the new chairs. LPA did not observe furniture in disrepair at the time of visit.

In reference to the allegation of facility being unsanitary, during a tour of the facility conducted on 8/23/24 and 11/1/24, LPA Katrdzhyan observed the outside play area and toys to be unsanitary. The toys were covered with dust, water, dirt and leaves (pictures taken). Per the Licensee, the outside toys and equipment are hosed down once a month and let to be air dried.

Based on LPA’s observations and interviews conducted, 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 the Licensee and Appeals Rights provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joe Katrdzhyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 58-CC-20240816124304
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: LEVITT FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494819
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/01/2024
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
11/01/2024
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)
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Operation of a Family Child Care Home.
The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child.

This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee disclosed that during the month of August, (date unknown) a child was sitting
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Licensee immediately replaced the broken chair and purchased a new set of 4 chairs. During the visit conducted on 8/23/24, LPA Katrdzhyan observed the new chairs. Deficiency is cleared and no further action is needed by the Licensee.
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on a rusted chair when the chair
collapsed causing the child to fall. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Type B
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Section Cited
CCR
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Operation of a Family Child Care Home.
The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

This requirement was not met as evidenced by: During a tour of the facility conducted
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License will clean the outside play area and toys and submit proof of correction (pictures) to CCL by the POC due date.

Licensee understands that the day care should be clean, sanitary and in good repair at all times.
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on 8/23/24 and 11/1/24, LPA Katrdzhyan observed the outside play area and toys to be unsanitary. The toys were covered with dust, water, dirt and leaves (pictures taken). Per the Licensee, the outside toys and equipment are hosed down once a month and let to be air dried.
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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: 11/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2024
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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
08/16/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Joe Katrdzhyan
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20240816124304

FACILITY NAME:LEVITT FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197494819
ADMINISTRATOR:LEVITT, VIRGINIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:506 N. TOLUCA PARK DRIVETELEPHONE:
(818) 536-4462
CITY:BURBANKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91505
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 11DATE:
11/01/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:00 AM
MET WITH:Licensee / Virginia LevittTIME COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee does not ensure that day care children are adequately supervised while in care.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 11/1/24, at 8AM, 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 Licensee / Virginia Levitt, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were zero (0) children present at the time of arrival but shortly after, children began to arrive at the day care. A total of 11 children were observed with 2 staff. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit.

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

Per Reporting Party, Licensee does not ensure that day care children are adequately supervised while in care.

(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: 11/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2024
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-20240816124304
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: LEVITT FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494819
VISIT DATE: 11/01/2024
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During the interview with the Licensee, the Licensee denied the allegation and stated that adequate supervision is provided to children in care.

During the interview with staff, staff made no disclosures about not providing adequate supervision to children in care and denied the allegations to be true.

Parents interviewed did not present concerns related to the above-mentioned allegation and were pleased with the services and care being provided to their children.

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 and report was reviewed with the Licensee and Appeals Rights provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rita Ramos
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joe Katrdzhyan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/01/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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