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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103909421
Report Date: 12/22/2022
Date Signed: 12/22/2022 05:25:43 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/26/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Cynthia Brannon
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20220926082717
FACILITY NAME:VALENZUELA, JAMIE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
103909421
ADMINISTRATOR:VALENZUELA, JAMIEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(559) 473-3685
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93726
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: DATE:
12/22/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
04:45 PM
MET WITH:Jaime ValenzuelaTIME COMPLETED:
06:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Adult living in the home is using felony drugs
Drug paraphernalia was accessible to children in care
Licensee does not ensure that all firearms are properly stored
Adults in the home engaged in physical altercation in presence of children
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brannon conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to provide findings for the above allegations. LPA Brannon met with licensee, Jamie Valenzuela. LPA Brannon reviewed the allegations. LPA Brannon observed six children in care with licensee and two staff.

During the course of this investigation, LPA made observations and conducted interviews. Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Investigations Branch conducted an investigation that included interviews, documentation and police report. Based upon information gathered through interviews and documentation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED

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Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael DuarteTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 388-3635
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/26/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Cynthia Brannon
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20220926082717

FACILITY NAME:VALENZUELA, JAMIE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
103909421
ADMINISTRATOR:VALENZUELA, JAMIEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:3546 N. WOLTERSTELEPHONE:
(559) 473-3685
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93726
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: DATE:
12/22/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
04:45 PM
MET WITH:Jaime ValenzuelaTIME COMPLETED:
06:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee engaged in verbal altercation in presence of children.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brannon conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to provide findings for the above allegation. LPA met with licensee, Jamie Valenzuela. LPA reviewed the allegation. LPA observed six children in care, with licensee and two staff. Interveiws conducted were unable to substantiate that licensee and spouse argued in front of children in care.

Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstaniated.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter1, no deficiency is cited during today’s visit. Exit interview conducted with licensee, Jamie Valezuela. Appeal rights were provided. A Notice of Site Visit was posted on parent board in presence of LPA Brannon.

A COPY OF THIS REPORT IS TO REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.
THIS REPORT SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
To order forms, etc. visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael DuarteTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 388-3635
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 04-CC-20220926082717
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: VALENZUELA, JAMIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 103909421
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/22/2022
Deficiency Type
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
12/22/2022
Section Cited
HSC
1596.885(c)
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Health and Safety Code Section 1596.885(c) -Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. Licensee's spouse, Arcie Valenzuela, has admitted to using cocaine on at least one occation recently. Day Care licensee, Jaime Valenzuela, admitted that she
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Due to the serious nature of the violations, the Fresno Regional Office will be referring this facility to our Legal Departmen for possible Administrative Action.
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has had prior knowledge that spouse had relapsed on this illegal drug and she continued to run her daycare and allow him in the home with daycare children present. The "Crack" pipe was found by the driveway of the home where daycare parents and children routinely walk by or enter into the backyard. This is an immediate risk of personal rights, health and safety to children in care.
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Section Cited
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102417(g)(4)(C)
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Operation of a Family Child Care Home. Ammunition shall be stored and locked separately from firearms. Licensee's spouse, Arcie Valenzuela, stated that he has stored his hunting guns in the garage and in his closet. These weapons were not stored in a manner meeting Title 22 requirements. On 9/30/22, Analysts found ammunition inside licensee's
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Due to the serious nature of the violations, the Fresno Regional Office will be referring this facility to our Legal Departmen for possible Administrative Action.
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closet and that were not locked as required. This is an immediate risk of personal rights, health and safety to children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael DuarteTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 388-3635
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2022
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Control Number 04-CC-20220926082717
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: VALENZUELA, JAMIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 103909421
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/22/2022
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
12/22/2022
Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(4)
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Personal Rights. To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, including, but not limited to: interference with eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. Licensee, Jaime
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Due to the serious nature of the violations, the Fresno Regional Office will be referring this facility to our Legal Departmen for possible Administrative Action.
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Valenzuela, spouse Arcie Valenzuela and staff #1 admitted to a verbal altercation on 9/22/2022, that turned physical altercation between Arcie Valenzuela and staff #1. This altercation took place in front of eight or more children in care. This is an immediate risk of personal rights, health and safety to children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael DuarteTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 388-3635
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2022
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Control Number 04-CC-20220926082717
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: VALENZUELA, JAMIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 103909421
VISIT DATE: 12/22/2022
NARRATIVE
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Type A deficiencies were cited. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A completed signed copy of the LIC 9224 will be placed in each child’s file.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, these deficiencies are to be cited. Exit interview conducted with licensee, Jamie Valenzuela. Plan Of Correction/Appeal Rights were given and discussed. A Notice of Site Visit was posted on parent board in the presence of LPA Brannon.

A COPY OF THIS REPORT IS TO REMAIN IN THE FACILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.
THIS REPORT SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
To order forms, etc. visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Michael DuarteTELEPHONE: (559) 650-7874
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cynthia BrannonTELEPHONE: (559) 388-3635
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/22/2022
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