543908003-10-7-2021-04-CC-DLEN-C7QUQH-20211012154711

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 543908003
Report Date: 10/07/2021
Date Signed: 10/07/2021 10:36:13 AM

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
08/13/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Peter Espinoza

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20210813115853

FACILITY NAME:	VELTE, MALINDA & TEDDIE FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	543908003
ADMINISTRATOR:	VELTE, MALINDA & TEDDIE		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(559) 539-5750
CITY:	SPRINGVILLE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93265
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	10/07/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Teddie Velte, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	10:45 AM

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Licensee kicked day care child

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On 10/07/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pete Espinoza arrived at the facility unannounced to complete the investigation into the above allegation. Information was gathered to investigate the above allegation. LPA met with Teddie Velte, Licensee. and toured the facility. LPA explained the reason for this inspection with Director and census was taken.

Based upon observations and information gathered through interviews, the Licensing agency has determined the preponderance of evidence standards has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter (1/3), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.
An exit interview was conducted with Teddie Velte, Licensee, a plan of correction was discussed, and appeal rights were explained. A printed copy of this report as well as a printed copy of the appeal rights was provided at the conclusion of the visit.

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Peter Espinoza	TELEPHONE: 661-644-8231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/07/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2021

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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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
08/13/2021 and conducted by Evaluator Peter Espinoza

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20210813115853

FACILITY NAME:	VELTE, MALINDA & TEDDIE FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	543908003
ADMINISTRATOR:	VELTE, MALINDA & TEDDIE		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:	35464 WARD		TELEPHONE:	(559) 539-5750
CITY:	SPRINGVILLE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93265
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	10/07/2021
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Teddie Velte, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	10:45 AM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Licensee made inappropriate comments towards day care child

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On 10/07/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pete Espinoza arrived at the facility unannounced to complete the investigation into the above allegation. Information was gathered to investigate the above allegation. LPA met with Teddie Velte, Licensee. and toured the facility. LPA explained the reason for this inspection with Director and census was taken.
Based upon observations and information gathered through interviews, this agency has investigated the complaint alleging Licensee made inappropriate comments towards day care child. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
An exit interview was conducted with Teddie Velte, Licensee and appeal rights were explained. A printed copy of the report as well as a printed copy of appeal rights was provided at the conclusion of the visit.

LIC 9213 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Peter Espinoza	TELEPHONE: 661-644-8231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/07/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2021

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 04-CC-20210813115853

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: VELTE, MALINDA & TEDDIE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543908003
	VISIT DATE: 10/07/2021

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Notes:
* Any Licensing reports indicating a Type A deficiency shall be posted immediately and for the next 30 days and copies provided 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 1596.8595(c). Health & Safety Section 1596.859(a) shall be cited and a civil penalty of $100.00 for failure to provide copies to parents/guardians of children in care and newly enrolled children, and for failure to maintain written verification of receipt of licensing reports indicating a Type A violation (LIC 9224).

LIC 9213 NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Peter Espinoza	TELEPHONE: 661-644-8231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/07/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 04-CC-20210813115853

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: VELTE, MALINDA & TEDDIE FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 543908003
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 10/07/2021

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Request Denied Type A 10/21/2021 Section Cited CCR 102423(a)(4)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Personal Rights - To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain... This requirement is not met as evidenced by interviews with witnesses conducted during complaint investigation. Licensee admitted to kicking child. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Licensee will write statement indicating she understands personal rights regulations and how she will ensure this will not happen again. Licensee will mail statement to Fresno Regional Office by 10/21/2021.
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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: Diana deLeon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Peter Espinoza	TELEPHONE: 661-644-8231
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/07/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/07/2021

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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