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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198018625
Report Date: 05/15/2026
Date Signed: 05/15/2026 03:33:04 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:DISCOVERY DAYS ELC PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
198018625
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LISA MARIE SCOTTFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:72 W. BELLEVUE DRIVETELEPHONE:
(626) 510-6033
CITY:PASADENASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91105
CAPACITY: 18TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 15CENSUS: 7DATE:
05/15/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:15 AM
MET WITH:Aracely Ramirez, DirectorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:45 PM
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On May 15, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala and Investigator Chet Johnson conducted an unannounced Case Management- Incident inspection. LPA and Investigator were greeted by Assistant Director, Rebecca Adachi who guided LPA and Investigator on a tour of the facility. Shortly after Director, Aracely Ramirez arrived at the facility. There were 7 children observed with 2 staff members.

The purpose of the inspection is to follow up on an incident report that occurred on 05/01/2026 and was reported to the department on 05/04/2026; the incident was reported timely.

During the investigation, LPA and Investigator interviewed Staff #2 (S2) to Staff #3 (S3). LPA and Investigator obtained a current facility roster, sign in and out sheets for 05/01/2026 and other relevant documentation. LPA and Investigator obtained images of Child #1's (C1) arm with bruisings. LPA and Investigator reviewed and obtained video footage surveillance of the incident. LPA and Investigator were unable to interview Staff #1 (S1) as S1 was not present at the facility; contact information was obtained for S1. C1 was unable to interviewed as C1 was not present at the facility. LPA and Investigator obtained Parent #1 (P1) and Parent #2 (P2). P2 was contacted, there was no answer. LPA left a voicemail with contact information.

During interviews, S2 stated on 05/01/2026 at approximately 4:15pm, they observed red marks on C1's arm while conducted a signing group with the children. Per S2, they asked C1 if the red marking's hurt them and C1 moved away from S2. S2 stated they asked S1 if they observed any incidents with C1 as S2 had observed the red marking's. S2 stated, that S1 stated they did not know and stated maybe another child did that or maybe C1 fell from the swing.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monique Jessica Ayala
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/15/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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.

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY DAYS ELC PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018625
VISIT DATE: 05/15/2026
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S2 stated they informed S1 they were going to let C1's parents know something occurred but did not know what had happened. Per S2, P2 arrived to pick up C1 and took C1 to change in the classroom as C1 was wet due to water play. Per S2, P2 came out and asked S2 if they knew where the red marks and scratches were from. Per S2, they stated they had observed the red marking's on C1's arm but did not observe the scratches on C1 back. Per S2, they forgot to mention the red marking's to P2 as they were talking about C1 day. Per S3, they were informed of the incident on 05/01/2026. S3 stated they informed staff on Monday 05/04/2026 that they were going to speak with staff to verify if any incident had occurred or was observed with C1. S3 stated they also informed staff that video footage was going to be reviewed. Per S3, S1 asked to speak with S3 about C1. Per S3, S1 stated they thought they hurt C1. Per S3, S1 stated that C1 was being disruptive during nap time and had to redirect C1 multiple times and may have hurt C1's arm by pulling C1 back multiple times. Per S3, they sent S1 home for the remainder of the day. S3 stated they reviewed the video footage for the incident date and observed S1 being forceful with C1.

Video footage surveillance was reviewed, LPA and Investigator observed S1 pull, grab and forcefully lay C1 down on their nap mat. During these multiple incidents, S1 is also heard speaking to C1 with a raised voice and stern tone. C1 is heard to be in discomfort when these incidents are occurring. S1 was observed to have taken C1 shirt off in a rough manner and C1 was forcefully laid down on their mat by S1. During review of the footage S1 was also observed to step out of the classroom leaving the 7 children that were under their care unsupervised for approximately 5 seconds as S1 was placing an unused nap mat back on the rack located in the hallway in front of the classroom.

Per S3, S1 had access to a walkie talkie and an iPad to be able to ask for assistance if S1 felt overwhelmed in the classroom. The facility has notified the department of the incident and has reported the incident to other agencies; following their protocol. Per S3, S1 was terminated from the facility after reviewing video footage.

Based on interviews conducted, record review and video footage surveillance the facility is being cited 1 Type A deficiency and 1 Type B deficiency in accordance with Title 22 Regulation, see LIC809D's.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monique Jessica Ayala
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2026
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: DISCOVERY DAYS ELC PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018625
VISIT DATE: 05/15/2026
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LPA Monique Ayala informed Director, Aracely Ramirez that this report dated 05/15/2026 document(s) 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Monique Ayala informed the assistant director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/15/2026 that documents any Type A citation 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

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with Notice of Site Visit was provided to Director, Aracely Ramirez.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monique Jessica Ayala
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/15/2026
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Created By: Monique Jessica Ayala On 05/15/2026 at 02:38 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: DISCOVERY DAYS ELC PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018625

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/15/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
05/15/2026
Section Cited
CCR
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Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interview, record review and video footage S1 was observed violating C1's
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S1 has been terminated from the facility effective 05/05/2026. Director will schedule a meeting with staff regarding personal rights and communication between staff members if assistance is needed.
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personal rights by pulling, grabbing and handling in a forceful manner. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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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.
Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Monique Jessica Ayala
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/15/2026


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Created By: Monique Jessica Ayala On 05/15/2026 at 02:44 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: DISCOVERY DAYS ELC PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 198018625

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/15/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/22/2026
Section Cited
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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... LPA and Investigator observed S1 leave the classroom leaving the children
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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.
Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Monique Jessica Ayala
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/15/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/15/2026


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