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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400587
Report Date: 02/20/2026
Date Signed: 02/20/2026 05:51:24 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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:ST ANNE'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT ABBOTTFACILITY NUMBER:
198400587
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ANNA LOPEZFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:5262 CLARK STTELEPHONE:
(213) 381-2931
CITY:LYNWOODSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90262
CAPACITY: 84TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 84CENSUS: 23DATE:
02/20/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:15 PM
MET WITH:Vivian Castaneda, Site SupervisorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:15 PM
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On 2/20/26 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted a a follow up case management visit to the facility regarding an incident reporting a personal rights violation. The incident occurred on 1/20/26 and reported to the department on 1/26/26.

LPA met with Vivian Castaneda, Site Supervisor, who allowed entry into the facility. LPA informed of the reason for inspection and was provided a tour of the facility. LPA observed 23 children supervised by 9 staff in classrooms 1-6.

The facility reported that on 2/20/26 Staff #1 (S1) was observed to pull child #1's (C1) hair backyards and also tapped Child #2 (C2) on the hand.

Interviews conducted revealed the following: On 1/20/26 while in outdoor play area. S2 observed C1 attempting to bite Child 3 (C3), S1 pulled C1 by the hair causing C1's head to jerk backwards. Later on the same day, S2 reported that C3 and C4 were playing together and began to fight over a stroller, S1 took the stroller away and tapped C3 child's hand.

Surveillance cameras are present, but the footage was not available for LPA to review. Per interview with Site Supervisor and HR representative S1 was relieved of duties and is no longer employed by the facility as of 1/28/26. LPA did not observe S1 present during inspection.


Based on interviews conducted, C1 and C3's personal rights were violated which posed an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

Based on interviews and record review the incident was not reported to the department within the required 24 hours of occurrence which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.


1 A deficiency and 1 B deficiency are cited on this date in accordance with Title 22 regulations.--Pg 1of 2
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alicia Mooberry
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/20/2026
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
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: ST ANNE'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT ABBOTT
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400587
VISIT DATE: 02/20/2026
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Per Site Supervisor, the facility has taken steps to ensure the staff have training on ways to manage challenging behavior as well as reporting requirements.

A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. The Site Supervisor was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form LIC9224 during this visit.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of


$100.00. Notice of Site Visit was provided and needs to be posted for 10 Days.

Exit interview was conducted with Vivian Castaneda, Site Supervisor. Appeal Rights were discussed and provided.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Alicia Mooberry
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2026
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Created By: Alicia Mooberry On 02/20/2026 at 03:06 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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ST ANNE'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT ABBOTT
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400587

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/20/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
02/20/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(1)

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The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.
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S1 is not longer employed at the facility. Per facility representative, the staff will be provided training on ways to manage challenging behavior in a way that protects the child's personal rights.
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Based on interviews conducted and documents reviewed, it was confirmed that Staff 1 pulled Child 1 by the hair and tapped C3 on their hand. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of 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.
Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Alicia Mooberry
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/20/2026


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Created By: Alicia Mooberry On 02/20/2026 at 03:18 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 CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ST ANNE'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT ABBOTT
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400587

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/20/2026
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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Section Cited
CCR
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Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center...a report shall be made to the Department...within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours... Any suspected physical or psychological abuse of any child. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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The facility reported the incident to the department by phone on 1/26/26 and a written report was received withing the 7 days as required. Per Facility representative, they will ensure and futire incidents are reported as required.
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Based on interviews and record review an incident that occured on 1/20/26 reporting Staff 1 pulled child's hair and tapped C3 on the hand was not reported to the department until 1/26/26 which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of 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.
Warren Birks
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Alicia Mooberry
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/20/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/20/2026


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