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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197405895
Report Date: 07/13/2026
Date Signed: 07/13/2026 11:43:40 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
04/24/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Cristina Castellanos
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20260424122134
FACILITY NAME:LAWNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT -BILLY MITCHELL PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197405895
ADMINISTRATOR:MALDONADO, CLAUDIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:14429 CONDON AVENUETELEPHONE:
(310) 263-6673
CITY:LAWNDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90260
CAPACITY:72CENSUS: 0DATE:
07/13/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:45 AM
MET WITH:Tia Belt-Brown - DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
11:55 AM
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Other: Staff did not provide authorized representative access to a daycare child’s records.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 07/13/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos made an unannounced visit to the above mentioned facility for the purpose of delivering complaint findings.

The investigation of the above mentioned allegation was conducted by LPA Castellanos.

The preschool follows Lawndale Elementary School District’s instructional calendar and holidays. The preschool’s last day of instruction was June 18, 2026, and the first day of school is August 20, 2026.

During today’s inspection, LPA contacted Director Tia Belt Brown by phone and discussed the purpose of the visit. At approximately 11:15 a.m., Director Belt Brown arrived at the facility. There were no children present during today’s visit.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20260424122134
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: LAWNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT -BILLY MITCHELL PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197405895
VISIT DATE: 07/13/2026
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During the investigation, LPA requested and reviewed the following documents: Children’s Roster, Children’s Files, Lawndale Preschool Pick Up Authorization Form, Sign In and Sign Out Logs from January 2026 to April 2026, Internal Report, Electronic Correspondence within LESD, and the California Department of Education Early Education Notice of Action (CD 7617). Additionally, LPA conducted interviews with all relevant parties.

Based on interviews and documentation obtained, it was determined that the authorized representative was denied access to the child (C1) and to the child’s records. Record review showed that the father was listed on both the Lawndale Preschool Program Pick-Up Authorization Form and the Lawndale Elementary School District Student Emergency Form. Furthermore, staff interviews and review of C1’s file revealed that there was no written documentation indicating that the father was restricted from accessing C1’s file, nor was a certified copy of a court order provided. This constitutes a violation of Section 101221(e) – Child’s Records, which requires that a child’s records be open to inspection by the child’s authorized representative. This is a Type B violation.

Based on record review, interviews, and all evidence obtained, it has been determined that staff did not provide an authorized representative access to a daycare child’s records. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED.



Pursuant to Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, one (1) deficiency is cited for violation of Title 22 requirements. This deficiency is documented on the LIC 809-D.

An exit interview was conducted, and Plans of Correction were reviewed and developed with Director Tia Belt-Brown. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed with and provided to the Director. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements will result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.


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SUPERVISORS NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2026
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Control Number 30-CC-20260424122134
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC RO, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: LAWNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT -BILLY MITCHELL PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197405895
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/13/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/31/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101221(e)
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101221 Child's Records (e) A child's records shall also be open to inspection by the child's authorized representative.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Facility will ensure that all authorized representatives are provided access to their child’s records upon request, as required by Section 101221(e). Staff have been instructed that no parent or authorized representative may be denied access to review or obtain copies of the child’s file.
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Based on interviews with relevant parties and record review it was disclosed that the facility denied authorized representative access to copies of C1’s record file, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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The Director will ensure that staff are trained on Title 22 requirements, specifically Section 101221(e), which mandates that a child’s records be open to inspection by the authorized representative. The Director will also implement a protocol requiring staff to request and maintain copies of any court orders or legal documents restricting access. Proof of staff training and updated procedures will be submitted to LPA via email by POC due date.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cristina Castellanos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/13/2026
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