complaint·March 27, 2023

During a previous inspection and per the licensee, it was determined that the spouse was no longer living at the facility. However, recent information obtained states that in the last 3 to 6 months, an adult named, Mario (last name unknown), and identified as the licensee’s boyfriend, has been seen at the facility during pick up time. Per licensee’s own admission, Mario does not live at the home and does not provide assistance with the children in care. However, licensee did admit to one occasion when Mario picked up children, enrolled in her care, from school. Also disclosed, was that his presence at the facility was due to his child temporarily residing at the facility. Additional information regarding any assistance with the children, activities, and supervision was not obtained. Although it could not be determined if an uncleared adult was residing at the home, information was obtained that an adult, which does not have a Criminal Record Clearance has assisted the licensee with transportation of the children in her care. Therefore, based on the information obtained the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and the above allegation is found to be Substantiated, because of the adult not obtaining a Criminal Record Clearance prior to initial presence at the home. A Civil Penalty has been assessed during this inspection. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the “California Department of Social Services”. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH. See LIC9099-D for cited deficiency. LPA Lopez informed licensee Ahurelia Rangel that this report dated March 27, 2023, document(s) (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Also, LPA Lopez informed the licensee Ahurelia Rangel to provide a copy of this licensing report dated March 27, 2023, that documents any Type A citation(s) 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 with the licensee Ahurelia Rangel.