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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 300606414
Report Date: 11/12/2025
Date Signed: 11/12/2025 03:02:14 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
08/22/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Aiddee Nunez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20250822101652
FACILITY NAME:LA PURISIMA SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
300606414
ADMINISTRATOR:RAMIREZ,ROSAURAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:18801 SPRING STREETTELEPHONE:
(714) 633-5411
CITY:ORANGESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92869
CAPACITY:15CENSUS: 5DATE:
11/12/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Principal, Rosaura RamirezTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Facility is operating out of ratio
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) A. Nunez conducted an unannounced complaint investigation. This is a continuation of the investigation initiated on 8/26/2025. Upon arrival, LPA met with Principal, Rosaura Ramirez and informed the Principal purpose of the visit is to deliver complaint findings. Census was taken and observed with a total of 5 preschool children and 1 staff member.

A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During today’s inspection the facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios.

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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tina Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2025
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 06-CC-20250822101652
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: LA PURISIMA SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 300606414
VISIT DATE: 11/12/2025
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On 8/22/2025 the Orange County Child Care Office received a complaint alleging (1) Facility is operating out of ratio. Reporting Party (RP) stated the following: every day since the school on 8/19/2025, the preschool classroom has had 19 children to one staff. The principal stated when enrollment reaches 20 children, the principal will hire another staff member.

During the investigation, LPA interviewed 3 staff members including the principal and 4 children. 3 out of 3 staff members stated they have not been out of ratio. LPA obtained copies of the children’s roster and sign in/out sheets. The children’s rosters stated they have 16 children enrolled. On 8/26/25, LPA observed 16 children’s names in the sign in/out binder that was located by the entrance door.

LPA was able to interview 3 parents, and the 3 parents did not disclose any concerns regarding the allegation.

Based on information gathered from LPA’s interviews with the 3 staff members, 3 parents and record review, the preponderance of evidence has not been met. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations (1) Facility is operating out of ratio is; therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Exit interview was conducted. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. Facility representative was informed that the notice of site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.

Appeal Rights were explained. The Principal was provided with a copy of the appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager to the address listed above.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Tina Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
08/22/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Aiddee Nunez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20250822101652

FACILITY NAME:LA PURISIMA SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
300606414
ADMINISTRATOR:RAMIREZ,ROSAURAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:18801 SPRING STREETTELEPHONE:
(714) 633-5411
CITY:ORANGESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92869
CAPACITY:15CENSUS: 5DATE:
11/12/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Principal, Rosaura RamirezTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Unqualified staff are supervising children
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) A. Nunez conducted an unannounced complaint investigation. This is a continuation of the investigation initiated on 8/26/2025. Upon arrival, LPA met with Principal, Rosaura Ramirez and informed the Principal purpose of the visit is to deliver complaint findings. Census was taken and observed with a total of 5 preschool children and 1 staff member.

A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During today’s inspection the facility was operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios.

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Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tina Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2025
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 06-CC-20250822101652
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: LA PURISIMA SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 300606414
VISIT DATE: 11/12/2025
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On 8/22/2025 the Orange County Child Care Office received a complaint alleging (1) Unqualified staff are supervising children. The Reporting Party (RP) stated the following: Staff#1 (S1) comes in and out of the classrooms when teachers need breaks or lunches, but S1 is not a permanent staff and does not meet the requirements to be supervising children alone.

During the investigation, LPA interviewed 3 staff members including the principal and 4 children. On 8/26/25, when LPA arrived at the facility. LPA observed S1 alone with children in classroom Prek2. Staff#2 (S2) stated that S1 has been alone with the children when S2 is on break. LPA reviewed S1’s file and it was determined that S1 does not have the qualifications to be alone with the children. The 4 children that were interviewed did not disclose any concerns regarding the allegation.

LPA was able to interview 3 parents, and the 3 parents did not disclose any concerns regarding the allegation.

Based on information gathered from LPA’s 3 staff interviews, observation, record review, 4 children’s interviews, and 3 parent interviews, the preponderance of evidence has been met; therefore, the allegation of (1) Unqualified staff are supervision children is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Section 101216.1(c)(1) Teacher Qualifications and Duties is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Please refer to attached 9099D for documentation of deficiencies.

Exit interview was conducted with Principal, Rosaura Ramirez. Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. The facility representative was informed that the notice of site visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.

Appeal Rights were explained. The Principal, Rosaura Ramirez, was provided with a copy of the appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First-level appeals should be sent to the regional manager at the address listed above.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Tina Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 06-CC-20250822101652
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LA PURISIMA SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 300606414
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/12/2025
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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11/24/2025
Section Cited
CCR
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(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university…This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Per principal, she stated she is no longer alone with the children. Breaks are being done by herself or other qualfied teachers. The principal will provide a written statement with the new procedures.
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Based on staff interviews, observation, and record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above in S1 has been a left alone with the children and does not have the qualifications which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tina Nguyen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aiddee Nunez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/12/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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