198018027-5-21-2024-33-CC-LBAK-D5GVSQ-20240521164156

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018027
Report Date: 05/21/2024
Date Signed: 05/21/2024 04:42:08 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/21/2024 04:42 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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	SCHOOL OF LITTLE SCHOLARS		FACILITY NUMBER:	198018027
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	BETTY CASTILLO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	932 BUENA VISTA STREET		TELEPHONE:	(626) 357-9660
CITY:	DUARTE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91010
CAPACITY: 80	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 61	CENSUS: 53	DATE:	05/21/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Incident	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	02:30 PM
MET WITH:	Director, Betty Castillo		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	05:00 PM

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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lilli Babcock and Saul Valenzuela conducted an unannounced Case Management follow-up inspection due to an incident that occurred on 4/13/24 and was reported to the Department on 4/15/24. LPAs met with Director, Betty Castillo to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Ms. Castillo guided LPAs on a tour of the facility. Census was taken. There were 7 staff present caring for 53 children. The facility was observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations.

On April 15, 2024, an incident was self reported to the Department by the facility. The facility reported a parent allegation that a child's personal rights were violated while in care.

During the inspection conducted on May 21, 2024, LPAs conducted additional staff interviews regarding the incident with Child #1, and amended the licensing report dated 5/9/24. LPAs attempted to view footage from the facility cameras, however footage was not available. LPAs also obtained documentation including but not limited to staff declarations.

No deficiencies are being cited at this time.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Betty Castillo.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Brandi VanOosten
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lilli Babcock
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/21/2024

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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