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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371586
Report Date: 09/03/2026
Date Signed: 09/03/2026 03:54:08 PM

Substantiated


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
07/10/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Anna Francesca Chan
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20260710145208
FACILITY NAME:KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BUENA PARKFACILITY NUMBER:
304371586
ADMINISTRATOR:BARBA, KARLAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:7501 COMMONWEALTH AVENUETELEPHONE:
(714) 752-6294
CITY:BUENA PARKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90621
CAPACITY:20CENSUS: 11DATE:
09/03/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Director Karla BarbaTIME COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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Staff exhibited behavior towards a daycare child.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 9/3/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan conducted an unannounced Complaint investigation inspection to deliver findings of the investigation initiated on 7/15/2026. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Karla Barba and informed of the purpose of the visit and was led on walkthrough of the facility. Census taken was 11 infant children with 5 staff.

The Department received a complaint on 7/10/2026 alleging (1) Staff exhibited behavior towards a daycare child.

During investigation, LPA conducted interviews with staff and parents; children were not interviewed due to being non-verbal. LPA obtained facility records, Buena Park Police report and reviewed facility files.

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Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
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-20260710145208
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 BUENA PARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371586
VISIT DATE: 09/03/2026
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During staff interviews, Director Karla Barba and Staff # 7 (S7) admitted that, upon reviewing the facility video footage dated 07/02/26, Director and S7 witnessed Staff 1 (S1) poking their finger at Child 1’s (C1) nose making C1 lean back on the chair. S1 continued with the behavior when S1 washed another child’s hands and walked back to C1 and flicked water on C1s face. Both staff stated they saw C1 flinch and blink after S1 flicked water in C1’s face

LPA reviewed police report dated 7/20/26. According to the police report from Buena Park PD, Director Karla Barba admitted to observing S1 violating children’s personal rights.

Based on interviews conducted, reports and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence has been met, therefore the above allegation on Staff exhibited behavior towards a daycare child is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. See LIC9099D for 1 Type A violation.

LPA Chan informed Director Karla Barba that this report dated 09/03/2026 documents a Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Chan informed the director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 09/03/2026 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

An exit interview was conducted, report and deficiency was reviewed and discussed with director Karla Barba. The Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 06-CC-20260710145208
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 BUENA PARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371586
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/03/2026
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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09/04/2026
Section Cited
CCR
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 101223(a)(3) Personal Rights
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment...mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature...
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Director stated they will have a staff training in and Staff 1 was let go. A documented plan will be provided to LPA by due date of 9/4/26
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Based on interviews, multiple staff witnessed S1 poke C1 on the nose and flicked water on the C1’s face.

This is an immediate risk to health, safety and personal rights of 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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
07/10/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Anna Francesca Chan
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 06-CC-20260710145208

FACILITY NAME:KIDDIE ACADEMY OF BUENA PARKFACILITY NUMBER:
304371586
ADMINISTRATOR:BARBA, KARLAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:7501 COMMONWEALTH AVENUETELEPHONE:
(714) 752-6294
CITY:BUENA PARKSTATE:CAZIP CODE:
90621
CAPACITY:20CENSUS: 11DATE:
09/03/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Director Karla BarbaTIME COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Child sustained injuries due to lack of supervision.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 9/3/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan conducted an unannounced Complaint investigation inspection to deliver findings of the investigation initiated on 7/15/2026. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director, Karla Barba and informed director of the purpose of the visit and was led on walkthrough of the facility. Census taken was 11 infant children with 5 staff.

The Department received a complaint on 7/10/2026 alleging child sustained injuries due to lack of supervision.

During investigation, LPA conducted interviews with staff and parents; children were not interviewed due to being non-verbal. LPA obtained facility records, Buena Park Police report and reviewed facility files.

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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
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-20260710145208
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 BUENA PARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 304371586
VISIT DATE: 09/03/2026
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None of the individuals interviewed provided information to support the allegation. Staff stated they provide care and supervision to children by ensuring they are able to always see and hear the children in care.

Based on interviews conducted, records and reports reviewed, there is insufficient evidence to corroborate the allegation of child sustained injuries due to lack of supervision. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegation did or did not occur in the day care facility, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated.

An exit interview was conducted, report was reviewed and discussed with director Karla Barba. The Notice of Site Visit was posted during the visit. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days.

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A technical advisory was provided to the director regarding California Code of Regulation Title 22, Division 12, Section 101429 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Anna Francesca Chan
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/03/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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