complaint·June 6, 2024

IB investigator contacted the reporting party (C1), who was a former day care client, alleging having vague memories of being inappropriately touched, as well as witnessing other children care being inappropriately touched. IB investigator interviewed alleged victim (C2), also former day care client, who denied being inappropriately touched while at the facility and recalls nobody having disclosed to her being inappropriately touched. C2 stated they would take their own children to the day care facility if they lived closer because of the positive experience and level of care the Licensee provided. Another alleged victim (C3) was also interviewed and stated they were never inappropriately touched by anyone while in care. Throughout the investigation, Licensee Veronica Jimenez demonstrated cooperation and openness. Current parents of children in care stated Licensee maintains a safe and nurturing environment for the children entrusted to her care. Investigators did not find conclusive evidence to substantiate the allegation , there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Veronica Jimenez. Notice of site visit and appeal rights were provided. LPA Martinez informed Licensee Veronica Jimenez that this report dated 6/06/2024 documents One Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Martinez informed Licensee Veronica Jimenez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/06/204 that documents a Type A citation 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. During today's inspection one type A citation was issued and can be found on the attached 9099-D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with Licensee Veronica Jimenez.