Complaint·December 1, 2023

During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with three adults, made observations, reviewed records, and obtained additional documents. To qualify for the Subsidized Payment Program, a Licensee is obligated to maintain accurate records to verify children’s attendance for the child care. According to the documents obtained, Licensee certified under penalty of perjury by signing the attendance sheet showing five children receiving care for the month of July and August 2023, when the Licensee was out of the Country and the facility closed. Furthermore, records obtained by Community Care licensing outlined Serious Deficiency Determination of this facility on July 25, 2023 to August 9, 25, 2023 for “Falsification of Documentation”, Willful Misrepresentation”, and “Lack of Business Integrity”. These findings are based on a review of records which reflect the Licensee entered times in and out on the monthly records when children were found not to be in attendance at her facility. Based on the information obtained, and records reviewed during the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22 is being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D. Appeal rights were provided. LPA Leticia Rosales-Meza informed Licensee, Maria (Angelica) Alvarez that this report dated 12/01/23 documents one Type A citation. Type A citations 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 Rosales-Meza informed the Licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 12/01/23 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. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed and discussed with the Licensee, Maria (Angelica) Alvarez. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days from today's date. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.