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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198400612
Report Date: 11/21/2023
Date Signed: 11/21/2023 01:16:20 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/24/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Susann Sanchez
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 54-CC-20231024154529
FACILITY NAME:TAYLOR & PINEDA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198400612
ADMINISTRATOR:C. TAYLOR & E. PINEDAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(310) 427-4022
CITY:PARAMOUNTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90723
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 0DATE:
11/21/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:50 AM
MET WITH:Cythnia Taylor, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
01:35 PM
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Licensee engaged in an illegal activity
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susann Sanchez and Angelica Wallin conducted a complaint investigation visit for the purpose of delivering complaint findings for the above allegation. Upon arrival LPA observed 0 children.

The department was notified that the Licensee was arrested on 05/26/23. A copy of the police report was obtained and indicated date of arrest for felony burglary on 5/26/2023. During interview conducted, Licensee confirmed she was arrested and has an ongoing criminal court case with future court appearance. LPA noted that Licensee arrest and criminal activity did not occur at a licensed facility.
The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be Substantiated.

California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1), is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2023
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 54-CC-20231024154529
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: TAYLOR & PINEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400612
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2023
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The notice of site visit was posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility. A copy of this report shall also be posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility. Both the notice of site visit and licensing report shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon their return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled child for the next 12 months. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC9224) shall be in each child’s file, acknowledging receipt.

Due to the severity of complaint findings, a Non-Compliance Conference will be scheduled with Licensee at a future date. Licensee was advised that a copy of this report will be provided to the Resource and Referral Agency.

Licensee states that she refuses to sign report due to pending court hearing.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to the Licensee.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2023
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Citations on this Visit Report are Under Appeal!

Control Number 54-CC-20231024154529
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: TAYLOR & PINEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198400612
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/21/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Under Appeal
Type A
11/22/2023
Section Cited
CCR
102402(a)(3)
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102402(a)(3) Revocation or Suspension of a License or Registration (a) The Department shall have the authority to suspend or revoke any license for the following reasons: (3) Conduct in the operation or maintenance of a family day care home which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an
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Licensee states that she goes to court on 11/30/23 depending on the outcome will appeal the citation.
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individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of the State of California.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the Licensee did not refrain from engaging in illegal activity which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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