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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197700709
Report Date: 07/02/2025
Date Signed: 07/02/2025 11:12:26 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
04/22/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Isabel Ortega
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20250422150131
FACILITY NAME:LAFARGUE AND RAMIREZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197700709
ADMINISTRATOR:BRENDA LAFARGUEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 602-3005
CITY:MISSION HILLSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91345
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 0DATE:
07/02/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
05:15 PM
MET WITH:Sheena Ramirez, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
06:30 PM
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Licensee administered melatonin to day care children without parent consent
Licensee did not properly report child's injury
Day care staff handled child in a rough manner
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On Wednesday, July 02, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega conducted an unannounced complaint investigation in regards to allegations: Licensee administered melatonin to day care children without parent consent, Licensee did not properly report child's injury, and Daycare staff handled child in a rough manner. Upon arrival, LPA toured the facility and did not observe any children in care.

During the course of this investigation, Licensing Program Analyst Ortega, conducted confidential interviews with Staff, parents and children. LPA reviewed relevant information to the allegations. Parents did not indicate any concerns with the quality of care provided by LaFargue and Ramirez Family Child Care. Also, LPA reviewed text messages and pictures provided as evidence. According to interviews conducted, a plastic zip bag was mentioned for storing gummys and alleged administered to children. No labels of medication or melatonin bottles were able to be identified. According to facility children were provided with candy and other treats as a reward for positive reinforcement.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2025
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 12-CC-20250422150131
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LAFARGUE AND RAMIREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700709
VISIT DATE: 07/02/2025
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According to licensee no injury report was required because there was no injury. According to licensee child was going to fall and staff attempted to keep child from getting hurt. There were no disclosures of any child being mishandled in a rough manner and not reporting a child's injury.

According to facility children were provided with candy and other treats as a positive reward. Licensee is aware when sweets or any kind are administered to children consent and original packaging is required to avoid any confusion. Based on the information obtained, there is not enough evidence regarding the allegations. Therefore, the allegations are deemed to be unsubstantiated.

This agency has investigated the complaint. At this time, it is determined that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore at this time the above allegation is unsubstantiated. No deficiency given at this time.
Exit interview was conducted with licensee Sheena Ramirez. The licensee was provided a copy of the appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these forms.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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