complaint·October 14, 2025

LPA Matthew Sapien conducted a third visit to the FCCH as it related to the complaint investigation. Throughout the course of the investigation, pertinent documents were reviewed by the LPAs and Special Investigators. Based on interviews conducted by the Investigative Bureau Unit (IB) which included corroborating statements from the victims, there is sufficient evidence to conclude the sexual abuse occurred. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation of conduct inimical in the above FCCH is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 or Health and Safety Code are being cited on the attached LIC 9099-D. During today's visit, one Type A deficiency is being issued. Upon receipt, Licensee shall provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. The Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224) to parents shall be completed and signed by each parent/guardian with copies maintained in each child's file. Licensee was given a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports. Licensee was informed that any additional Type A deficiencies may result in further administrative action against the Licensee. An exit interview was conducted with Facility Representative, Michael Gutierrez. Facility Representative was provided with Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) and a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213). Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days or a civil penalty of $100 may apply. additional staff assistants, children in care, the Complainant, and through thorough record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with Facility Representative, Michael Gutierrez. Facility Representative was provided with Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) and a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213). Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days or a civil penalty of $100 may apply.