complaint·December 29, 2025

Information alleged that a staff member used the restroom while a child in care was present inside the restroom with them. Information gathered stated there was a staff member that entered the bathroom with a child. Information gathered alleged their was the sound of the toilet flushing and then the staff member and the child exited a closed bathroom door. However, other information gathered stated that the staff member entered the bathroom, the child followed the staff member into the bathroom, the child shut the door, the staff member washed their hands, then the staff member opened the door. Information gathered stated the staff member did not use the restroom while they were in the bathroom with the child. Information gathered stated there were not many witnesses or sources of information for this incident. Due to conflicting information obtained about the alleged allegation, the evidence collected was not sufficient to substantiate or refute the above allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. 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. - It was alleged that there was insufficient age appropriate sleeping equipment for infants Information gathered stated that there were no cribs or play yards available for infants to use while sleeping. On 12/17/2025 LPA observed that there were 0 cribs or play yards available for infants to use while sleeping. On 12/17/2025 LPA also observed that there was an infant present that could not climb out of a crib or play yard based on their abilities and therefore needed a crib or play yard present to sleep in. On 12/17/2025 LPA also observed that instead of cribs or play yards, infants would nap in a staff’s arms or a baby rocker. Information gathered stated there are sometimes 2 infants present at once that are unable to climb out of a crib or play yard based on their age and size. On 12/29/2025 LPA observed that there were 0 cribs or play yards present for infants to use while sleeping. Information gathered stated that there are 0 cribs or play yards available to use at this facility. - It was alleged that the facility operates with unsafe infant safe sleep practices. Information gathered stated infants were put into car seats while they napped. Information gathered stated because there are 0 cribs or play yards present, the licensee has infants sleep in car seats. On 12/17/2025 at 12:07pm LPA observed that there was 1 infant sized car seat near where the napping equipment was stored. Information gathered stated the licensees do not transport infants to or from this facility. Information gathered, including video footage, stated between the dates of 12/1/2025 and 12/21/2025 there were 6 days where it was documented that 1 infant slept in a car seat. During these documented instances the infant in the car seat appeared to sleep anywhere from 40 minutes to 1 hour and 38 minutes. Based on information gathered, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, CCR 102416.2(b), CCR 102425(a), and CCR 102425(h)) is being cited on the 2 attached LIC9099Ds. LPA Atherton informed Licensees Nick Gonzales and Amber Gannon that this report dated 12/29/2025 document(s) 2 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 12/29/2025 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. 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.