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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566211005
Report Date: 09/26/2022
Date Signed: 09/26/2022 12:22:08 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
07/08/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Austin Rios
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20220708094610
FACILITY NAME:WIRTH FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
566211005
ADMINISTRATOR:NATALIE WIRTHFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 901-0644
CITY:VENTURASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93004
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 12DATE:
09/26/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Natalie WirthTIME COMPLETED:
10:30 AM
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Licensee used corporal punishment on child
Licensee did not ensure a safe and healthful environment for a child in care causing a child to not want to eat
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On September 26, 2022 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Austin Rios conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude the investigation of the above allegations. LPA Rios met with licensee Natalie Wirth and explained the purpose of the inspection. Licensee and LPA Rios conducted a tour of the facility and there were 12 children present with an assistant present.

The allegations are pertaining to physical abuse/Corporal Punishment and Personal Rights, the alleged incident occured three months ago from the date the complaint was filed, which child remained in care of licensee during that time. No police report was filed and no medical attention was provided per the parents of child. Investigation included interviewing complainant, licensee, staff assistants, children, parents of children in care, documentation of text messages between licensee and complainant, and incident reports. None of the staff, parents, or children interviews corroborated the allegations. Parents indicated they are satisfied with the care and supervision and feel safe sending children to the day care. There were no concerns of children not being fed or not wanting to eat.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin RiosTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2022
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-20220708094610
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: WIRTH FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566211005
VISIT DATE: 09/26/2022
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Children indicated that they are happy to be at the day care and there was no further evidence of licensee or staff hurting a child. Although these allegations may have occurred, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation listed above is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED.

The LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.
Web site address to obtain forms, review quarterly updates, review Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes is: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana TolentinoTELEPHONE: (805) 562-0437
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Austin RiosTELEPHONE: (805) 635-4725
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/26/2022
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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