334841642-10-25-2021-09-CC-AROS-C87Q8J-20211027115651

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334841642
Report Date: 10/21/2021
Date Signed: 10/25/2021 11:33:58 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/07/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Blanca Ruiz-Silva

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20210707143630

FACILITY NAME:	VASQUEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	334841642
ADMINISTRATOR:	VASQUEZ, MARIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(760) 541-3251
CITY:	INDIO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92203
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	10/21/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:15 AM
MET WITH:	Maria Vasquez		TIME COMPLETED:	10:35 AM

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Sexual Abuse

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****AMENDED REPORT**** This is an amended report to correct the complaint finding from substantiated to unsubstantiated.
Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Blanca Ruiz and Samuel Lopez arrived at the facility to deliver the findings of the investigation regarding the above allegation. LPA was granted access into the home by Mrs. Maria Vasquez. Facility was toured and a census was taken. Findings are based on the investigation conducted from Investigations Branch Investigator (IB), Wilfredo Vasquez and LPA Ruiz. A 10-day inspection was initiated by LPA Ruiz on 07/08/2021. During the initial inspection, LPA interviewed pertinent parties, reviewed records, and met with licensees and licensee’s assistants. This inspection was conducted and explained in Spanish.
The following was alleged: A child (ren) who attended the facility had been exhibiting sexual behavior at their home. Child(ren) acted out by touching themselves, rubbing themselves or rubbing themselves on objects. Although the child (ren) did not disclose any sexual abuse, concerns were raised regarding the daycare facility, due to information obtained regarding an adult male who has been observed at the facility. It was alleged that child (ren) had been touched in their private areas at daycare by an adult male who provides care and supervision.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron Ross	TELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Blanca Ruiz-Silva	TELEPHONE: (951) 233-5594
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/21/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2021

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 09-CC-20210707143630

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: VASQUEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334841642
	VISIT DATE: 10/21/2021

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During the investigation conducted by investigator Williams, inappropriate touching was denied, and sexual abuse was not disclosed. Information obtained indicates that the licensee and legal guardian(s) did not communicated and/or discussed concern(s) regarding the alleged incident(s) that made a child (ren) feel uncomfortable due to the inappropriate behavior of a male adult who interacted with the daycare children at the facility. Pertinent parties related to this investigation stated that they have observed the adult male assisting daycare children with activities and toileting needs. Licensee stated that children have always been observed by the licensee and/or assistant playing together and showing signs of affection, but not in an appropriate or sexual nature.
There is conflicting information on whether the sexual abuse allegation occurred since the evidence collected during this investigation was not sufficient to substantiate the allegation. Therefore, due to conflicting information found throughout this investigation by Investigator Vasquez and LPA Ruiz, it cannot be determined whether the sexual abuse of a child(ren) did or did not occur at the facility. The department has determined that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was given to the licensees. Licensee understands that a copy of this report must be made available to the public, upon their request, for the next three years. A Notice of Site Visit was issued, and it was verified posted in a prominent location at the facility before ending the inspection. Licensee understands that the Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for the next 30 days. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Aaron Ross	TELEPHONE: (951) 320-2023
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Blanca Ruiz-Silva	TELEPHONE: (951) 233-5594
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/21/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/21/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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