Complaint·April 15, 2026

LPA, Rosales-Meza conducted additional interviews with six adults (A1 – A6) and parent (P1) between 03/19/26 to 03/26/26, reviewed records; and obtained documents. Based on LS’s statement, she was out of town on vacation from 12/26/25 through 01/14/26, LS claimed the facility was closed during her absence, and LS referred her daycare clients to other providers including her main assistant (A8) and A5, who provided childcare either at the facility or at their own residence(s). LS claimed that all individuals that assisted in providing care were cleared and associated to her facility license, however; Department records indicate that A5 had not obtained a criminal record clearance and/or was not associated to the facility license. According to A1, A3 & A4’s statements, there is indication that while LS was on vacation from 12/29/25 through 12/31/25, the facility was still in operation. To their knowledge, on at least one occasion, A5 provided childcare services to C9 at the facility and A5’s own residence, while adults (A6-A7) also provided services to children (C3-C6 & C8) between 12/29/25 through 12/31/25, either at the facility or at their residence. A5’s statement reflects there were other children being cared for by other adults at the facility, but it is uncertain how many children from different families received care. It is further noted that A5-A7 signed December 2025 subsidy attendance sheets that were designated for LS’s licensed facility and they attempted to submit those documents to the local subsidy program to claim subsidy funds. To P1’s knowledge, A5 had obtained criminal record clearance. P1 and A5 confirmed that LS referred them to each other, and there was an arrangement between the parties for P1 to drop C9 off at the facility where A5 would transport C9 to A5’s residence so C9 could receive care from A5 and A8. The Department obtained evidence to show that although LS claimed the facility was closed while she was on vacation, the facility was still in operation because multiple adults including A5 provided childcare services to different families on behalf of LS, and those adults submitted documents meant for LS’s licensed facility, to the subsidy program to claim subsidy payments. Continued on LIC9099C Based on statements and records obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegations are found to be Substantiated. An Immediate Civil Penalty of $500 is being assessed because LS did not ensure A5 obtained a criminal record clearance prior to working with C9. Title 22 deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D, and civil penalties are being issued. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with Licensee, Maria (Angelica) Alvarez. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA Rosales informed Licensee, Maria (Angelica) Alvarez that this report dated 4/15/26 documents one Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPA Rosales-Meza informed Licensee, Maria (Angelica) Alvarez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 4/15/26 that documents one Type A citations 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. An Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224 form must be completed and signed by each parent/guardian and placed in each child's file for verification LPA Leticia Rosales-Meza informed Licensee, Maria (Angelica) Alvarez that this report dated 04/15/26 documents one Type A citations. 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 04/15/26 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.