complaint·August 13, 2025

One parent did state that they dis-enrolled/removed Child #1 (C1) and Child #2 (C2) from Abonce FCCH due to concerns of the Licensee mishandling C1 and C2. LPA also interviewed C1, who stated they observed the Licensee pull the hair of C2 because C2 did not have a seat belt fastened. LPA received and reviewed documents, including one pertaining to an investigation/referral by Child Protective Services (CPS). In the document, a CPS representative observed scratches on Child #3’s (C3) cheek and scratches on C3’s stomach area. According to the document, the Social Services Worker (SSW) did not determine how the scratches occurred. Regarding Allegation #2: Licensee spoke inappropriately to children in care. LPA interviewed parents. The interviews revealed that no parent has observed or heard the Licensee speak to children inappropriately. LPA interviewed Adult #1 (A1), who stated they observed the Licensee yell at children in care multiple times during the month of December 2024 (see LIC812). LPA also interviewed C1, who stated they observed the Licensee yell at children in care. LPA interviewed Licensee and License stated she has not yelled at children but Licensee also stated, she does utilize a loud voice to communicate to children. As mentioned, LPA received and reviewed documents, including one from a CPS investigation in which the Licensee confirmed she verbally threatened a child (see LIC812). Based on documents collected and interviews conducted during the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, Allegation #1 and #2 are SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, is being cited on the attached LIC-9099D. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care Exit interview was conducted, and the report was read to the Licensee Micaela Abonce (in Spanish). Appeal rights were provided to the Licensee. Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area in the FCCH for 30 days. LPA interviewed Licensee. Licensee stated she has never denied food to children in care. Regarding Allegation #4: Licensee denied restroom access to children in care. LPA interviewed parents. Parent interviews revealed that no parent has observed the Licensee deny restroom access to children in care. LPA interviewed children. The children interviews revealed, how every child stated the have not been denied bathroom services at the aforementioned home. Furthermore LPA interviewed Licensee. Licensee stated she has not denied bathroom services to children. Today during LPA inspection, LPA observed Licensee actively assisting children with bathroom/potty training. Although the above allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore Allegation#3 and #4 are Unsubstantiated. Exit interview was conducted, and the report was read to the Licensee Micaela Abonce (in Spanish). Appeal rights were provided to the Licensee. Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area in the FCCH for 30 days.