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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197411396
Report Date: 10/07/2026
Date Signed: 10/07/2026 03:18:49 PM

Unsubstantiated


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
07/17/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Devon Carus
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20260717104247
FACILITY NAME:CARDEN DOMINION PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
197411396
ADMINISTRATOR:THERESA HERMANNS-SCOTTFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:25313 NARBONNE AVENUETELEPHONE:
(310) 530-5242
CITY:LOMITASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90717
CAPACITY:45CENSUS: 18DATE:
10/07/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:00 PM
MET WITH:Theresa Hermanns-Scott, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
03:18 PM
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Staff did not meet child’s toileting needs

Staff spoke inappropriately in front of daycare children
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On 10/7/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted a complaint subsequent visit regarding the above-mentioned allegations. LPA met with Theresa Hermanns-Scott, Director. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and observed 18 children in care being supervised by 3 staff.

On 7/20/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted a complaint initial visit regarding the above-mentioned allegations. LPA met with Theresa Hermanns-Scott, Director. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and observed 15 children in care being supervised by 3 staff. LPA Carus conducted an interview with the Director, 5 staff, and 7 children. Additionally, LPA requested a copy of the facility roster.

Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Devon Carus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2026
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-20260717104247
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: CARDEN DOMINION PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 197411396
VISIT DATE: 10/07/2026
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On 8/10/2026, and 8/17/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted additional interviews that included parents of children enrolled at the preschool.

Based on observations, interviews and evidence received during the investigation, the allegations are unsubstantiated. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the above alleged violations did or did not occur.

Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal rights were reviewed and provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Devon Carus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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