426215475-6-5-2023-17-CC-MMUR-CSM5NK-20230608200628

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426215475
Report Date: 06/05/2023
Date Signed: 06/05/2023 05:00:43 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/13/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Martina Jimenez

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20230313083129

FACILITY NAME:	ALAPIZCO FCC AKA GALILEA DAY CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	426215475
ADMINISTRATOR:	DORA ALAPIZCO		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(805) 878-9243
CITY:	SANTA MARIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93458
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	06/05/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:25 PM
MET WITH:	Dora Alapizco		TIME COMPLETED:	05:15 PM

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1. Licensee withheld day-care child from biological mother
2. Facility is operating beyond the terms and conditions of the license

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez conducted an unannounced inspection. The purpose of the inspection is to conclude the investigation of the above complaint allegations.

Licensee denied the above allegations. Licensee stated that the mother arrived on 3/10/2023, at 9:50am, called Licensee stating I'm going to take my baby. The licensee was on the exterior right side of the house. The licensee walked to the front door to meet the mother. The licensee advised the mother it's okay you can take her.

The investigation included obtaining the child care roster, interviews with Licensee, and parents of day care children currently and previously enrolled. The parents Interviewed did not corroborate the above allegations.

The above allegations are unsubstantiated, based on LPA observations, interviews with Licensee/parents, and record review. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with Dora Alapizco, Licensee. Licensee shall post the "Notice of Site Visit for 30 days".

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez	TELEPHONE: (805) 387-5041
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/05/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2023

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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/13/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Martina Jimenez

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20230313083129

FACILITY NAME:	ALAPIZCO FCC AKA GALILEA DAY CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	426215475
ADMINISTRATOR:	DORA ALAPIZCO		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:	1328 ELIZA DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(805) 878-9243
CITY:	SANTA MARIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93458
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	06/05/2023
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:25 PM
MET WITH:	Dora Alapizco		TIME COMPLETED:	05:15 PM

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1. Licensee falsified documentation

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martina Jimenez conducted an unannounced inspection. The purpose of the inspection is to conclude the investigation of the above complaint allegations.

Investigation included interviewing the Licensee, and parents of day care children currently and previously in care, and review of the Child Care Attendance logs which revealed that the Child Care Attendance logs were completed by the licensee and parents would sign the completed Child Care Attendance logs at the end of the month.

Licensee stated that when COVID-19 started licensee was advised not to allow parents to have contact with forms. Licensee stated that licensee was unaware that the parent had resumed to completing the Child Care Attendance logs forms for the Santa Barbara County of Education.

This report continues on LIC809C & LIC 809D

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez	TELEPHONE: (805) 387-5041
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/05/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2023

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 17-CC-20230313083129

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: ALAPIZCO FCC AKA GALILEA DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 426215475
	VISIT DATE: 06/05/2023

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Investigation findings revealed that the Licensee provided the Santa Barbara County of Education a copy of Child Care Attendance logs from January 2023 - May 2023, that were completed by the licensee.

LPA informed the Licensee that the Child Care Attendance logs are to be completed and signed by the an authorized adult daily.

Based on LPA's observations, interviews, licensee, parents and records reviewed, revealed the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Division, 12. Spanish, Appeal rights were reviewed with Licensee.

Upon receipt of this report, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents /guardian of children in care at the facility and to parent/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee to provide LIC 9224 for each child in care and have each parent sign the form that they have received a copy of the report LIC809 and LIC 809 D.

THIS REPORT MUST BE FILED IN FACILITY FILE AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW FOR 3 YEARS.

LPA observed licensee post the Notice of Site visit.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez	TELEPHONE: (805) 387-5041
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/05/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2023

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Control Number 17-CC-20230313083129

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: ALAPIZCO FCC AKA GALILEA DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 426215475
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/05/2023

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A 06/06/2023 Section Cited CCR 102402(a)(2)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Revocation or Suspension of a license or registration. Licensee submitted a falsified documentation to receive services for children. Licensee admitted to LPA's that Licensee completed the Child Care Attendance logs for Santa Barbara County of Education. Per regulation, licensee will	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Licensee stated that she will conduct in a manner that is applicable by laws and regulation of Title 22 Division 12. Licensee stated that she will submit a plan of correction how licensee will prevent future incidents CCLD by 6/6/2023, via email: Martina.Jimenez@dss.ca.gov.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	conduct in the operation or maintenance of a family day-care home 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 the State of California. This possess an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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: Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez	TELEPHONE: (805) 387-5041
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/05/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2023

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Control Number 17-CC-20230313083129

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117

FACILITY NAME: ALAPIZCO FCC AKA GALILEA DAY CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 426215475
	VISIT DATE: 06/05/2023

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The above allegations are unsubstantiated, based on LPA observations, interviews with Licensee/parents, and record review. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with Dora Alapizco, Licensee. Licensee shall post the "Notice of Site Visit for 30 days".

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Maria Mueller	TELEPHONE: (805) 562-0410
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martina Jimenez	TELEPHONE: (805) 387-5041
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/05/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/05/2023

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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