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Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197411296
Report Date: 03/01/2024
Date Signed: 03/01/2024 12:47:47 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 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
12/19/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Loyce Phillips
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20231219083003
FACILITY NAME:KANU FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197411296
ADMINISTRATOR:KANU, ABIE F.FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 779-7095
CITY:HAWTHORNESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90250
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 5DATE:
03/01/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:30 AM
MET WITH:ABIE KANU, LICENSEETIME COMPLETED:
10:00 AM
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Allegation #1: Personal Rights-Provider uses corporal punishment to discipline day care children.
Allegation #2: Physical Plant-Provider does ensure day care home is free of insects.
Allegation #3: Physical Plant-Provider does not ensure day care home is free of rodents.
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On 3/1/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Loyce Phillips, conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of delivering the findings on the above allegations. LPA was greeted by Licensee, Abie Kanu and toured the facility. LPA observed 5 children in care with 2 staff members. All adults have criminal record clearance.

LPA conducted a full investigation that included tours of the facility, obtained documents, documented observations and interviews with children, parents, and staff. During walk through of the facility, LPA did not observe any insects or rodents in the facility. LPA conducted children’s interviews. The children who were interviewed disclosed they are not physically disciplined by Licensee or other staff members. Children also disclosed they do not see any insects or rodents inside the facility. The children also disclosed they enjoy going to the facility.

9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2024
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-20231219083003
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAYCARE-NO.WEST, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: KANU FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197411296
VISIT DATE: 03/01/2024
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 The parents that were interview stated the Licensee does not have a discipline policy and the children in care are not discipline to their knowledge. Parents also stated the facility is clean, in good condition and no signs of insects or rodents near on inside the facility. LPA interviewed staff and staff disclosed they do not use physical discipline towards children in care. Staff also disclosed the facility does not have insects or rodents and has hired a pest control to spray for insects around the perimeters of the facility.

Based on the evidence obtained, interviews conducted and observations, the allegations of Provider uses corporal punishment to discipline day care children; Provider does ensure day care home is free of insects and rodents are deemed Unsubstantiated. A finding that the complaint is unsubstantiated means that although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations did or did not occur.

No deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety Codes.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeals rights and a notice of site visit were discussed and provided to Licensee, Abie Kanu.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karren Starks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce Phillips
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/01/2024
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