304370987-8-26-2025-06-CC-NKTN-DLBSEY-20250908134930

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304370987
Report Date: 08/26/2025
Date Signed: 08/26/2025 10:38:38 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
06/10/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Olivia Meza

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20250610151816

FACILITY NAME:	KIDDIE ACADEMY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH		FACILITY NUMBER:	304370987
ADMINISTRATOR:	CARREON, NICOLE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	19342 BEACH BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(714) 968-0078
CITY:	HUNTINGTON BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92648
CAPACITY:	124	CENSUS: 62	DATE:	08/26/2025
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:			TIME COMPLETED:	10:30 AM

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Teachers are not qualified and do not have enough units
Staff does not ensure children are safe and supervised especially on the playground

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On 08/26/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Olivia Meza conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to deliver findings for a complaint that was initiated on 06/16/2025. LPA met with Director, Loretta Munoz and Nicole Carreon and explained the purpose of the visit. Director Loretta Munoz led LPA on a tour of the facility and observed a total of 62 children and nine (9) staff.

On 6/10/2025, the Orange County Regional Child Care Licensing Office received a complaint with two allegations: (1) Teachers are not qualified and do not have enough units, and (2) Staff does not ensure children are safe and supervised, especially on the playground.
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: 08/26/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/26/2025

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-20250610151816

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: 304370987
	VISIT DATE: 08/26/2025

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Regarding allegation (1) Teachers are not qualified and do not have enough units.

On the date of 6/16/2025 the LPA observed at least one qualified teacher working in all classrooms. All current preschool staff files were reviewed by the LPA. Eleven (11) preschool staff transcripts were reviewed by LPA to ensure staff credentials. Seven (7) staff members are fully qualified, two (2) staff members are preschool qualified, and two (2) staff members are aids. LPA’s reviewed documentation of facility staffing schedules. The staffing schedule has at least one qualified teacher in each classroom. During interviews, five (5) out of five (5) interviewed staff stated that they were not aware of any unqualified staff working alone with the children. Interviewed parents and interviewed children did not disclose any information to support the allegation.

Regarding allegation (2) Staff does not ensure children are safe and supervised, especially on the playground.

On the date of 6/16/2025 LPA conducted observations of all preschool classrooms and during outside playtime. LPA obtained and reviewed documentation of supervision policy, cell phone policy, and outdoor staff designated supervision zones. During interviews, all interviewed staff provided consistent explanations regarding the supervision policy, cell phone policy and outdoor staff designated supervision zone.
When asked if adequate supervision is provided, S5 stated during outdoor play in the playground area, all staff have designated zones for supervision. There are four (4) zones in total that teachers are spread out to ensure proper supervision. Parents and students did not disclose any information to support the allegations.

The Orange County Regional Child Care Licensing Office investigated the complaints alleging (1) Teachers are not qualified and do not have enough units; (2) Staff does not ensure children are safe and supervised, especially on the playground. 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 and Nicole Carreon.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Olivia Meza
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/26/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/26/2025

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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