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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197495010
Report Date: 10/25/2023
Date Signed: 10/25/2023 11:23:24 AM

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
10/23/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Doris Whitmore
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20231023145505
FACILITY NAME:POSTERNAK FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197495010
ADMINISTRATOR:HAGAR POSTERNAKFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 297-9265
CITY:TARZANASTATE: ZIP CODE:
91335
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
10/25/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Hagar PosternakTIME COMPLETED:
11:17 AM
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On 10/25/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Doris Whitmore conducted an unannounced complaint visit for the purpose of investigating unlicensed care at the above address. LPA met with Hagar Posternak and Nanny Blanca Fernandez. LPA observed 4 children ages 3 to 4 years old. LPA Whitmore toured the inside and outside of the home and observed upon entry a round blue table with 9 chairs and Sippy Cups in the middle. LPA Whitmore could hear the children making noise.
LPA observed 4 children in care, the above allegation is substantiated. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standards has been met. LIC9099 & LIC 9099D were issued to the licensee.
Notice of Operations in Violation of the law (NOV) LIC 195 was provided.
The facility is cited a Type A citation. See LIC9099-D for deficiency cited.
LPA informed Hagar Posternak, that she cannot continue to operate the day-care without a license and operation will need to cease immediately.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2023
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-20231023145505
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: POSTERNAK FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495010
VISIT DATE: 10/25/2023
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A Notice of Operation in Violation of the Law was provided to Mrs. Posternak, which details that caring for children must cease or an application for licensure of a Child Care Center License has been received. Mrs. Posternak has submitted an application which is pending due to criminal record clearance/exemption of Mr. Posternak, applicant’s spouse.

If found to continue operating without a license, then a civil penalty of $200.00 per day will be assessed.

Additional forms can be found on the Department website: www.cclda.ca.gov. The orientation for Child Care Center can be taken on the website: www.cdss.ca.gov for Child Care Centers

An Exit interview was conduct and a copy of this report, 9099D and Notice of Operation in Violation letter were provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2023
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Control Number 58-CC-20231023145505
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: POSTERNAK FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197495010
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/25/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
10/25/2023
Section Cited
HSC
1596.80
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Operation without a license: No person, firm partnership, association, or corporation shall operate, establish, manage, conduct, or maintain a child day care facility in this state without a current valid license therefore as provided in this act Based on evidence obtained Dept. it was revealed
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The provider shall cease operating without a license. If found to continue operation without a license, a civil penalty of $200 per day will be assessed until Licensee had parents come pick up children until there were no children in care or only children from one family in care.
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that Hagar Posternak is providing unlicensed care. This is a type A violation & poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.Unlicensed care provider has been instructed to immediately cease and desist the unlicensed child care at the facility.
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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: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Doris Whitmore
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/25/2023
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