334845170-3-27-2023-09-CC-AROS-CQZLBQ-20230418083703

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334845170
Report Date: 03/27/2023
Date Signed: 03/27/2023 10:32:41 AM

Substantiated

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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/15/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Samuel Lopez

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 09-CC-20230215144136

FACILITY NAME:	RANGEL FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	334845170
ADMINISTRATOR:	RANGEL, AHURELIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(760) 336-5259
CITY:	CATHEDRAL CITY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92234
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	03/27/2023
		ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:35 AM
MET WITH:	Licensee Ahurelia Rangel		TIME COMPLETED:	10:45 AM

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Criminal Record Clearance - Uncleared adult living in the day care home

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samuel Lopez arrived at the facility to conduct an inspection regarding a complaint received concerning the above allegation. LPA was given access to the facility by the Licensee Ahurelia Rangel. LPA toured the facility and took a census. LPA met with Ahurelia Rangel to further discuss the complaint/allegation. Previously, on 2/23/2023, an inspection was conducted regarding the complaint, and since then, interviews have been conducted, and files reviewed.

The following was alleged: an adult, without a criminal record clearance, has been living at the home for about six months

The Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samuel Lopez investigated the above allegation and gathered the following information: According to the Facility Personnel Report Summary, there are only two adults (Licensee Ahurelia Rangel and Spouse Justo Rangel) listed that have a Criminal Record Clearance to be at or reside at the facility.

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/27/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2023

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

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Control Number 09-CC-20230215144136

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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: RANGEL FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845170
	VISIT DATE: 03/27/2023

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During a previous inspection and per the licensee, it was determined that the spouse was no longer living at the facility. However, recent information obtained states that in the last 3 to 6 months, an adult named, Mario (last name unknown), and identified as the licensee’s boyfriend, has been seen at the facility during pick up time. Per licensee’s own admission, Mario does not live at the home and does not provide assistance with the children in care. However, licensee did admit to one occasion when Mario picked up children, enrolled in her care, from school. Also disclosed, was that his presence at the facility was due to his child temporarily residing at the facility. Additional information regarding any assistance with the children, activities, and supervision was not obtained.

Although it could not be determined if an uncleared adult was residing at the home, information was obtained that an adult, which does not have a Criminal Record Clearance has assisted the licensee with transportation of the children in her care. Therefore, based on the information obtained the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and the above allegation is found to be Substantiated, because of the adult not obtaining a Criminal Record Clearance prior to initial presence at the home.

A Civil Penalty has been assessed during this inspection. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the “California Department of Social Services”. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH.

See LIC9099-D for cited deficiency.

LPA Lopez informed licensee Ahurelia Rangel that this report dated March 27, 2023, document(s) (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/27/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2023

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Control Number 09-CC-20230215144136

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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: RANGEL FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845170
	VISIT DATE: 03/27/2023

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Also, LPA Lopez informed the licensee Ahurelia Rangel to provide a copy of this licensing report dated March 27, 2023, that documents any Type A citation(s) 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Ahurelia Rangel.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/27/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2023

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Control Number 09-CC-20230215144136

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 ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: RANGEL FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334845170
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/27/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A 03/28/2023 Section Cited CCR 102416(d)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Personnel Requirements: Prior to employment or initial presence in the childcare home, all employees, and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations.	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Licensee agrees to have any staff/residents obtain a Criminal Record Clearance prior to allowing them inside her facility. Licensee agrees to submit a written plan as to how compliance will be met regarding this citation. Plan to be submitted to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 3/28/2023.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on interviews and additional information obtained, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee allowed an adult to assist her with transporting children from school to her facility, without first obtaining a Criminal Record Clearance.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. A civil penalty of $100.00 is being assessed
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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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Aaron Ross
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samuel Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/27/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2023

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