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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073409744
Report Date: 08/21/2026
Date Signed: 08/21/2026 11:41:46 AM

Unsubstantiated


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
07/30/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Jamel Maiwandi
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20260730111516
FACILITY NAME:CANDELA, CELESTEFACILITY NUMBER:
073409744
ADMINISTRATOR:CELESTE CANDELAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(925) 726-7939
CITY:PITTSBURGSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94565
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 7DATE:
08/21/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:49 AM
MET WITH:Celeste CandelaTIME COMPLETED:
11:45 AM
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Personal Rights-Adult in the home hit daycare child
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On 8/21/2026 at approximately 09:00AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jamel Maiwandi conducted a subsequent complaint investigation at Celeste Candela's family childcare home to deliver investigation findings. LPA met with licensee Celeste Candela and explained the purpose of today’s visit. During today's inspection there were 7 children in care (2 infants and 5 preschool children) with 2 staff members present. Licensee stated there are 12 children enrolled. Findings determination for the above allegation was delivered during today's inspection. Complaintaint alleges adult in the home hit daycare child.

During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with relevant parties, completed a physical plant inspection, made observations, and reviewed copies of requested documents.

Continues on 9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Mathur
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jamel Maiwandi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/21/2026
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-20260730111516
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: CANDELA, CELESTE
FACILITY NUMBER: 073409744
VISIT DATE: 08/21/2026
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Based on interviews conducted and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that is unsubstantiated means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Exit interview conducted with licensee Celeste Candela, whose signature on this report confirms receipt. Appeal rights were provided.

Personal Rights regulation was discussed with the licensee and assistant, and licensee and assistant acknowledged adherence to personal rights will be maintained at all times when children are in care.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Mathur
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jamel Maiwandi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/21/2026
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