198003400-5-26-2026-33-CC-SSAN-DUFTUL-20260526150230

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198003400
Report Date: 05/26/2026
Date Signed: 05/26/2026 03:02:47 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/26/2026 03:02 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	CHILD EDUCATIONAL CENTER, CALTECH/JPL COMMUNITY		FACILITY NUMBER:	198003400
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	LAURA NAVARETTE		FACILITY TYPE:	840
ADDRESS:	5025 PALM DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(818) 790-2347
CITY:	LA CANADA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91011
CAPACITY: 70	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 80	CENSUS: 60	DATE:	05/26/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Incident	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	01:45 PM
MET WITH:	Laura Navarette		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:20 PM

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On 05/26/2026, at 1:45pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shushanik Safaryan conducted a follow-up visit regarding an incident that occurred on 02/18/2026. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative Laura Navarette, who provided a tour of the facility. During the inspection, there were 60 children with 6 staff present. The facility reported the incident as required.

On 02/18/2026, the Department received an Unusual Incident Report alleging that child 5 violated the personal rights of child 1. Based on information obtained, child 1 is currently enrolled in the licensed child care program, while child 5 is not enrolled.

According to the Facility Director, child 5 was enrolled last year but is not enrolled this year. On 02/18/2026, child 5 was in the field area shared by the licensed child care program and the elementary school while waiting for their parent, who is employed at the school. The Director stated that when a non-enrolled child approaches an area designated for enrolled children, the child is instructed to remain with their parent or leave the area to locate their parent. This practice was confirmed by 5 out of 5 staff members interviewed.

According to Staff 1, child 5 was playing with child 3 and child 4 when child 1 and child 2 entered the area. Staff 1 observed an interaction between child 5 and child 1 and reported that after hearing child 5 communicating with child 1 and child 2 in stern voice they made an eye contact with child 5 who toned down and walked away. Staff 1 did not witness the incident itself because they left for their break.

LPA interviewed child 3 and child 4, who confirmed the statements they made to the Director and to child 1’s parent. Both children stated that they told child 1 and child 2 to leave the grass area where they were playing with child 5. When child 1 and child 2 did not leave, child 3 and child 4 reported observing child 5 lift child 1 and throw child 1 to the side, causing child 1 to fall onto the grass field.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Shushanik Safaryan
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/26/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2026

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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California Health & Human Services Agency

California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:

Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CHILD EDUCATIONAL CENTER, CALTECH/JPL COMMUNITY	FACILITY NUMBER: 198003400
	VISIT DATE: 05/26/2026

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Additional statements from Director and child 3 and child4 indicated that child 5 sometimes plays with enrolled children while waiting for their parents in the field area.

LPA interviewed child 1’s parents, who stated that child 1 reported that child 5 lifted and threw them to the side. The parents declined LPA’s request to interview child 1. They further reported that child 1 was emotionally upset and did not want to go to school following the incident.

The Director reported that she did not witness the incident and became aware of it only after being approached by child 1’s parent. The Director further reported that both child 3 and child 4, who were present during the incident, informed her and child 1’s parent that they observed child 5 lift child 1 and throw them to the side.

LPA reviewed video footage from 02/18/2026. The footage showed child 3, child 4, and child 5 playing in the field area when child 1 and child 2 approached. LPA observed child 1 and child 2 walking backward as child 5 moved toward them, prompting them to step away. Later, child 1 and child 5 returned to the field area, where additional interaction occurred. Due to the quality of the footage, LPA was unable to determine whether child 5 lifted and threw child 1.

There is no waiver on file permitting the licensed child care program to share the field area with the elementary school. According to the Co-Executive Director for the School-Age Program, the licensed facility does not have exclusive use of the field, and families or other members of the public may access the campus to play. It was also disclosed that the elementary school principal assists with coordinating events as needed, and the city oversees scheduling for sporting activities held on the field.

Based on the LPA’s observations, interviews and records review, the following deficiency listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page)is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiency that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Laura Navarette on 05/26/2026.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Shushanik Safaryan
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/26/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 05/26/2026 03:02 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Shushanik Safaryan On 05/26/2026 at 02:03 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CHILD EDUCATIONAL CENTER, CALTECH/JPL COMMUNITY	FACILITY NUMBER: 198003400
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 05/26/2026

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 06/09/2026 Section Cited CCR 101223(a)(2)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	101223(a)(2)Personal Rights.(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded with the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodation, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement is not met evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Facility Representative stated: Facility will submit the plan for sharing the playground, field area, what actions necessery to take when non enrolled children on the field, how will staff will know children enrolled in the CEC.Meeting will be conducted with staff members to go over the plan.Paperwork will be submitted to LPA by POC date.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	During the care ,child 5 (not enrolled in the licensed facility) violated child1`s(enrolled in the licensed facility)personal right`s which was confirmed by child 3 and child 4. Child 5 lifted child1 and throw to the side, which was witneseed by child 3 and child4. This poses potential Health and Safety risk to the children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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	1 2 3 4 5 6 7		1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

	Brandi VanOosten
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:

	Shushanik Safaryan
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:

LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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