complaint·December 29, 2025

Information gathered stated Adult 1 (A1) does not have a criminal record clearance or exemption and was hired by the facility to provide care and supervision to children. Information gathered stated A1 was present in the facility for 6 total days and provided care and supervision to the children. Information gathered stated A1 was finger print cleared to work with children at a different job, however that criminal record clearance could not be transferred to a criminal record clearance approved for this child care facility. Information gathered stated A1 no longer works at this facility. Additionally, information gathered stated Adult 2 (A2) did not have a criminal record clearance or exemption and was hired by the facility to provide care and supervision to children. Information gathered stated A2 was present at this facility for 1 total day and provided care and supervision to the children. Information gathered stated A2 did obtain a eligible criminal record clearance, however it was not until after the first day they were present at this facility. Information gathered stated A2 no longer works at this facility. Additionally, information gathered stated Adult 3 (A3) does not have a criminal record clearance or exemption and is an adult that resides in the home. Information gathered stated before October 2025 A3 was not required to have a criminal record clearance or exemption, however after that time a criminal record clearance or exemption has been required for A3. Information gathered stated A3 does not interact with the children and is typically present outside of this facility’s operating hours. Based on information gathered, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Health and Safety Code, (HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)) is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. LPA Atherton informed Licensees Nick Gonzales and Amber Gannon that this report dated 12/29/2025 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. SEE LIC9099C for a continuation of this report... Also, LPA Atherton informed the Licensees Nick Gonzales and Amber Gannon to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 12/29/25 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents 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. A civil penalty has been assessed during this inspection because of a lack of criminal record clearance or exemptions for 2 adults that worked in the facility and 1 adult that was residing at the facility, in the amount of $1,100. See LIC9099D and LIC421BG for more details. 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. Appeal Rights issued and discussed with facility representative and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with the Licensees Nick Gonzales and Amber Gannon. A notice of site visit was given to Licensees Nick Gonzales and Amber Gannon and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. This report must be made available to the public for 3 years. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.