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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013418175
Report Date: 05/26/2026
Date Signed: 05/26/2026 10:55:38 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/24/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Liam Bucsko
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20260224100715
FACILITY NAME:FUZZY CATERPILLARFACILITY NUMBER:
013418175
ADMINISTRATOR:RISSE, TALIFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1510-1504A ENCINAL AVENUETELEPHONE:
(510) 205-0985
CITY:ALAMEDASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94501
CAPACITY:66CENSUS: 41DATE:
05/26/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Tali RisseTIME COMPLETED:
11:05 AM
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Staff did not ensure outdoor activity equipment are safe and appropriate for the ages of children resulting in a child sustaining an injury.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 05/26/2026 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Liam Bucsko and Kayla Merchant conducted an Unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Fuzzy Caterpillar. LPAs met with Director Tali Risse. There were 41 children present with 5 staff. Finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection.

Complainant alleges that staff did not ensure outdoor activity equipment is safe and appropriate for the ages of children, resulting in a child sustaining an injury. During the course of the investigation, LPAs inspected the facility play structure, reviewed records, and conducted interviews. During the initial inspection, facility staff was unable to provide LPAs with the recommended age range for the play structure. As a result, LPAs requested the facility to get an inspection from a Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
The inspection report dated 04/27/2026 determined that the structure was not age appropriate for preschool children ages 2 years old – 5 years old.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Liam Bucsko
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 02-CC-20260224100715
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: FUZZY CATERPILLAR
FACILITY NUMBER: 013418175
VISIT DATE: 05/26/2026
NARRATIVE
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Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the allegation is Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 is being cited; see page 9099-D for deficiencies.

LPAs Liam Bucsko and Kayla Merchant informed Director Tali Risse that this report dated 05/26/2026 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Also, LPAs Liam Bucsko and Kayla Merchant informed Director Tali Risse to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/26/2026 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 was conducted with Director Tali Risse. Appeal Rights provided. A Notice of Site Visit form was issued and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Liam Bucsko
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2026
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Control Number 02-CC-20260224100715
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: FUZZY CATERPILLAR
FACILITY NUMBER: 013418175
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/26/2026
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
05/26/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101239(m)
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(m) All play equipment and materials used by children shall be age-appropriate.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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On 05/18/2026, the facility removed the play structure that was determined to not be age appropriate by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector. On 05/20/2026, the facility was determined to be in compliance with regulation by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
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A child was injured on a play structure present at the facility that was determined to not be age appropriate by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, which posed an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights to children in care.
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Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected.
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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: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Liam Bucsko
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2026
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