192000484-5-5-2021-33-CC-CGUA-C2ZVWP-20210514164815

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 192000484
Report Date: 05/05/2021
Date Signed: 05/05/2021 03:00:36 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/25/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Fabiola Vasquez

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 33-CC-20210225162348

FACILITY NAME:	CASTANEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	192000484
ADMINISTRATOR:	CASTANEDA, MARIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(626) 962-2006
CITY:	BALDWIN PARK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91706
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	05/05/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:16 PM
MET WITH:	Maria Castaneda		TIME COMPLETED:	03:00 PM

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Conduct inimical

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An unannounced follow-up inspection was conducted on this date by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fabiola Vasquez. LPA contacted the facility on 05/05/21 via telephone then transferred to face time due to COVID-19 and precautionary measures. LPA spoke with Licensee Maria Castaneda, to whom the purpose of the call was stated. Purpose of the call was to provide the findings from the complaint investigation. Licensee provided a virtual tour of the facility.

Present were Staff: 2 Census: 5

An investigation was conducted by the Fontana Police Department and the Department of Social Services Investigations Branch (IB). Interviews were conducted with the alleged suspect, licensee, staff, and children. Records and documents in the form of pictures, videos, children’s roster, and facility history were reviewed.

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Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fabiola Vasquez	TELEPHONE: (626) 361-1267
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/05/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/05/2021

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 33-CC-20210225162348

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CASTANEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 192000484
	VISIT DATE: 05/05/2021

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During an undercover investigation conducted by the Fontana Police Dept, Staff # 2 (S2) was arrested in his own home. He had in his possession child pornography. There was no evidence that the photos were of the children at the day care. Once licensee became aware of the nature of the arrest, licensee stopped having S2 come to the daycare. Per licensee, she had no knowledge of what S2 was doing. Licensee stated S2 assisted her at the day care mainly handling the paperwork for the childcare. Immediate Exclusion Letter was issued to the licensee and S2. Pertaining to the allegation of “Conduct Inimical” This allegation refers to the conduct of S2.

Based upon the evidence as listed above, this agency has investigated the complaint alleging " Conduct Inimical” the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 & Chapter Number 3.4, are being cited on the attached LIC. 9099D. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement Form.

An exit phone interview was conducted with licensee, Maria Castaneda, Appeal Rights were verbally explained. A copy of this report has been signed by LPA Vasquez. This report along with Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) will be via e-mailed to licensee, who understands that an electronic “Read Receipt” and/or confirmation of receipt of the e-mail confirms receipt of the report and constitutes an electronic signature. Notice of Site Visit was not provided to Licensee Maria Castaneda, since a physical inspection was not conducted.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fabiola Vasquez	TELEPHONE: (626) 361-1267
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/05/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/05/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 33-CC-20210225162348

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CASTANEDA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 192000484
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 05/05/2021

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A 05/05/2021 Section Cited HSC 1596.885	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	During the investigation, Licensee stated she was not aware of what S2 was doing. Once licensee became aware of the nature of the arrest, licensee did not allow S2 to return tothe facility.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	S2 conduct of being arrested for possessing child pornography. S2 was arrested at S2’s home away from the facility. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Per licensee today 05/05/21, she is aware that S2 can not be there with or without children. Licensee is aware that S2 has a lifetime exclusion from the facility. Per licensee she plans to follow the law.
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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: Claudia Guangorena	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3417
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Fabiola Vasquez	TELEPHONE: (626) 361-1267
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/05/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/05/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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