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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494946
Report Date: 07/02/2024
Date Signed: 07/02/2024 01:05:04 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
05/23/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Brittanee Cleveland
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20240523132206
FACILITY NAME:RAINBOW EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197494946
ADMINISTRATOR:TARA PERERAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:20819 PARTHENIA STREETTELEPHONE:
(818) 993-0424
CITY:WINNETKASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91306
CAPACITY:81CENSUS: 25DATE:
07/02/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:16 AM
MET WITH:Tara Perera, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
01:21 PM
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Child was exposed to methamphetamines while in care.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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This complaint inspection was conducted on 07/02/2024 at 11:16am by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brittanee Cleveland and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Raul Navarro. The purpose of the inspection was to provide a finding for the allegation- Personal Rights. LPA and LPM toured facility with the guidance of Annel Chavez, assistant director. LPA and LPM were joined by Director, Tara Perera, at 9:35 AM. There were 25 children present with 6 staff during the inspection.

During the investigation conducted by Investigator Veronica Padilla of California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Investigations Bureau (IB), medical and Biohazard reports were obtained, CDSS Nurse Consultation was provided, parent and staff interviews were conducted.

On 5/23/24, the ESN RO received the complaint allegation of Personal Rights- Child was exposed to methamphetamines while in care. Reporting Party (RP) stated C1 was dropped off at the facility on 05/22/24, in the morning. --- Page 1
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brittanee Cleveland
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 58-CC-20240523132206
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: RAINBOW EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494946
VISIT DATE: 07/02/2024
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Upon pickup C1 was observed to be: “off, speaking nonstop, unable to sit or sleep and vomiting episodes”. C1 was taken to receive medical attention where a “rapid test” was completed resulting in a positive result for meth/amphetamine. Per P1, exposure could only have happened at facility.

On 5/30/24, during 10-day inspection, licensee informed IB investigator that C2 experienced symptoms and tested positive for methamphetamine. P2 stated C2 experienced the following symptoms: “strange behavior, nervousness, nonstop talking, hand gripping, and didn’t want to sleep, eat, or drink on 05/21/24 and 05/28/24.” On this same 10-day inspection at the facility, IB investigator found medication bottles and medicine in a kitchen drawer. The medication belongs to S1.

On 5/30/24, C3 began experiencing symptoms after being picked up from the daycare. P3 stated C3 was taken to the first hospital on 05/31/24 at approximately 12:15 a.m. and was told C3 could possibly have had absence seizures. During this hospital visit, they did not run any tests on the C3 and sent C3 home. P3 and W1 notified licensee on 5/31/24, of C3 symptoms, once in the morning and again in the afternoon on 5/31/24. Licensee failed to report C3s condition as required on the next business day, which was Monday, 6/3/24.

P3 stated that C3 tested positive for meth on 05/31/24. Furthermore, W2 also informed IB investigator that C3 tested positive per Tara, the licensee.

On 06/04/24, The licensee did not disclose anything about C3, to IB investigator, it was only after IB investigator asked for C3s information, that licensee disclosed C3 had a seizure. On 6/04/24, licensee submitted a written Unusual Incident/Injury report (LIC624) documenting that licensee became aware of C3 on 06/01/24 thus, contradicting statements from P3, W1 and W2.

(W3) saw C2 on or around 5/28/24, with symptoms, and C2s body slumped over and C2 had no strength. W3 stated that (S2) assisted C2, W3 also states that S2 and (S3) knew about C2 symptoms. S2 admits to noticing C2s symptoms and condition change on 5/22/24 and 5/28/24, and that S2 notified S3. S3 told S2, to, “Tell the parents when they picked-up C2”. (W4), admits, “There have been times when a child has had a change in condition, and licensee and S3 did not do anything, and we had to wait for the children's parents to pick them up.”

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brittanee Cleveland
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2024
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 58-CC-20240523132206
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: RAINBOW EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494946
VISIT DATE: 07/02/2024
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Based on medical evidence reviewed, bio-hazard reports, staff and parent interviews, and incident timelines, the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Licensee was informed an Enhanced Civil Penalty determination is pending. During the investigation, it was determined additional citations are warranted related to this complaint investigation. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, are being cited on the attached LIC9099D.

LPA Cleveland and LPM Navarro informed licensee Tara that this report dated 07/02/2024, documents three (3) Type A citations, and the notice of site visit, shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. The notice of site visit was posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility.

Also, LPA Cleveland and LPM Navarro informed the licensee Tara to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 07/02/2024, that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Tara Perera, during which appeal rights were explained. A copy of the appeal rights (LC 9058 (3/22)) was provided.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brittanee Cleveland
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2024
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Control Number 58-CC-20240523132206
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: RAINBOW EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494946
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/02/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
07/03/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)(3)
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Personal Rights- (a)(2)(3) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment to meet his/her needs. To be free from corporal or unusual punishment... or other
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POC- Biohazard cleaning, removal of furniture, health checks and backpack checks. Cameras will be installed indoors and outdoors on 7/3/2024. 06/07/24 and 06/18/24 Inspections conducted by an industrial hygenist, tested for meth/anphetamines and fentynal, tests came back negative.
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actions of a punitive nature including... interference with functions of daily living... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: C1, C2, C3, were not accorded a safe and healthful environment as all 3 children obtained and ingested amphetamines and/or methamphetamines resulting in the serious
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 bodily injury (C1) – elevated heart rate – 132 [reference range 70 – 120], insomnia, abnormal hyperactivity, vomiting, constant movement, and non-stop talking; Child (C2) – abnormal hyperactivity; Child (C3) – seizure-like activity, behaviors/acting in a manner inconsistent with the child’s normal mannerisms, speech delay, looks “out of it”, staring off, tongue smacking, and fidgeting. This is an immediate risk to the health,safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
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07/03/2024
Section Cited
CCR
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Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision- The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time…Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as
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POC- Biohazard cleaning. Daily health checks and backpack checks done during drop off, signed by parents. Training on 6/27/24 for active supervision.
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 evidenced by: The Facility failed to provide the care and supervision necessary to meet the children’s needs when children in the facility were left unsupervised, allowing the children ample time to obtain and ingest amphetamines and/or methamphetamines that were determined to be in the facility per
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bio-hazard company testing completed on 5/31/24. C1, C2, C3, were clearly exhibiting signs of intoxication. This is an immediate risk to the health,safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
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: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brittanee Cleveland
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2024
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Control Number 58-CC-20240523132206
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: RAINBOW EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494946
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/02/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
07/03/2024
Section Cited
CCR
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Buildings and Grounds.The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees, and visitors. (h) Medicines shall be stored as specified in Section 101226(e) and separately from items specified in Section 101238(g) above
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POC- Biohazard cleaning crew through away all equipment in the kitchen. All equipment was replaced after school resumed on 06/28/24.
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(i) The items specified in Section 101238(g) above shall not be stored in food-storage areas or in storage areas used by or for children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On 05/30/24, IB investigator found S1s bottles of unknown substances that looked to be medicine in an unlocked kitchen drawer.
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This is an immediate risk to the health,safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
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Section Cited
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Reporting Requirements-Each licensee or applicant shall furnish to the Department reports as required by the Department including, but not limited to, the following: ... (d) report as required on the (1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's
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POC- All unusal incident reports were submitted by licensee on 6/4/2024.
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next working day and during its normal business hours. (B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotiional health or
safety of any child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Licensee was made
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aware of C3 symptoms on 05/31/24 and failed to report the next working day of 6/3/24. Sometime in the month of May 2024, S2 and S3 knew C2 was displaying symptoms, body slumped over with no strength, and this unusual incident was not reported to the department as required. This is an potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
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: Raul Navarro
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brittanee Cleveland
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2024
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