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Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370986
Report Date: 11/20/2025
Date Signed: 11/20/2025 10:53:46 AM

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
10/26/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Olivia Meza
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20251026224755
FACILITY NAME:KIDDIE ACADEMY OF HUNTINGTON BEACHFACILITY NUMBER:
304370986
ADMINISTRATOR:NICOLE CARREONFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:19342 BEACH BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(714) 968-0078
CITY:HUNTINGTON BEACHSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92648
CAPACITY:44CENSUS: 17DATE:
11/20/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Dana Davis TIME COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
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Facility did not administer medication as prescribed
Facility placed a child in a highchair for a period longer than ten minutes without receiving food
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On 11/20/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs), Olivia Meza and Alma Castro conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to deliver findings for a complaint that was initiated on 10/27/2025. LPAs met with Director, Dana Davis and explained the purpose of the visit. Director led LPAs on a tour of the facility and observed a total of 17 infants and toddlers and seven (7) staff.

On 10/26/2025, the Orange County Regional Child Care Licensing Office received a complaint with two allegations: (1) Facility did not administer medication as prescribed (2) Facility placed a child in a highchair for a period longer than ten minutes without receiving food.

During the investigation, documentation was obtained, interviews were conducted with the reporting party, staff, children and parents.
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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Olivia Meza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 06-CC-20251026224755
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: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370986
VISIT DATE: 11/20/2025
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Regarding allegation (1) Facility did not administer medication as prescribed.
On the date of 10/27/2025 the LPA conducted observations of the classrooms. LPA conducted parent and staff interviews.

LPA reviewed the needs and services plan, daily reports confirming medication administration, and LIC9166 Nebulizer care consent verification form. LPA reviewed medication binder located at the facility.
During interviews, four (4) out of four (4) staff stated that they are able to locate allergies and needs and services plan for infants in care. Four (4) out of four (4) staff stated that they understand how to administer medication as directed. Staff denied missing dosage when providing medication to C1 (child one). Record reviews regarding medication that were provided on date of the alleged incident was reviewed. Daily reports indicated all needed dosages of medication that were supposed to be given to the children in care were provided as prescribed.

Interviewed parents did not disclose any information to support the allegation. Due to the children in care are infants/non-verbal, LPA did not conduct children’s interview.

Regarding allegation (2) Facility placed a child in a highchair for a period longer than ten minutes without receiving food.

On the date of 10/27/2025 LPA conducted observations of all infant classrooms. LPA obtained and reviewed documentation of supervision policy, daily reports, and staff handbook. During interviews, all interviewed staff provided consistent explanations regarding the supervision and discipline policy. Four (4) out of four (4) staff stated that infants are placed in highchairs only while infants are eating or participating in a recreational arts and crafts activity.

Interviewed parents did not disclose any information to support the allegation. Due to the children in care are infants/non-verbal, LPA did not conduct children’s interview.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Olivia Meza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2025
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Control Number 06-CC-20251026224755
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: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
FACILITY NUMBER: 304370986
VISIT DATE: 11/20/2025
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The Orange County Regional Child Care Licensing Office investigated the complaints alleging (1) Facility did not administer medication as prescribed; (2) Facility placed a child in a highchair for a period longer than ten minutes without receiving food. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, based on interviews and record reviews conducted, there was not a preponderance to prove that the allegations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED.

No deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Loretta Munoz.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Olivia Meza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/20/2025
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