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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 103810305
Report Date: 06/23/2026
Date Signed: 06/23/2026 01:52:27 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 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
06/18/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Martha DeHaro
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 04-CC-20260618152159
FACILITY NAME:KIDSPARKFACILITY NUMBER:
103810305
ADMINISTRATOR:SAMANTHA ELISWORTHFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:8485 N FRESNO ST #102TELEPHONE:
(559) 554-8389
CITY:FRESNOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93720
CAPACITY:43CENSUS: 13DATE:
06/23/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Samantha EllsworthTIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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Staff did not ensure proper supervision resulting in inappropriate touching between children in care
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On 06/23/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha De Haro arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced complaint investigation, to gather information to investigate the above allegation. LPA met with Director Samantha Ellsworth. Ms. Ellsworth accompanied LPA during the tour of the facility and a census was taken. LPA explained the allegation to Ms. Ellsworth. During today’s inspection investigation, facility observations were conducted, facility records were reviewed, and interviews were conducted with the Owner of the facility, the Director, and staff.

During interviews with staff, it was revealed that there were two (2) separate incidents in which two (2) different children reported that they were touched inappropriately by another child or children at the center. During the first incident, which occurred on 06/17/26, child #1’s mother called the center to report that her child had told her that an unknown, older male child had touched her bottom. The child was not able to state who touched her or where she was in the center when this occurred. Per the Director and Owner of the facility, none of the staff witnessed the incident nor did child #1 ever report to them that this happened. (Continued on LIC 9099-C)
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kari McWilliams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha DeHaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 04-CC-20260618152159
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: KIDSPARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 103810305
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2026
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On 06/18/26, child #2 reported to staff that child #3 and child #4 had touched his butt and private area while playing in the blue crew area, which is the area designated for the school aged children. The staff member then informed the Director and owner of the incident. Per the owner, she spoke to all of the children involved and child #3 and child #4 acknowledged that they had touched child #2 inappropriately. Per the owner, the children were separated and parents were called, notifying them of the incident. The children were picked up early from school. Per the Director and the owner, none of the staff witnessed the inappropriate touching at the facility involving child #2, despite there being at least three staff members present on that day.

Based upon information gathered through interviews, the evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

Per the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 1, Division 12, Title 22, the following deficiency is being cited during today’s inspection (see LIC 9099-D).

Exit interview was conducted with Director Samantha Ellsworth. Notice of Site Visit to be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kari McWilliams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha DeHaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 04-CC-20260618152159
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: KIDSPARK
FACILITY NUMBER: 103810305
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2026
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/24/2026
Section Cited
CCR
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101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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The Director stated that all staff will be retrained on how to provide appropriate supervision to children in care, will provide proof of the the training curriculum, along with proof of participation for staff by the Plan of Correction date, July 24, 2026.
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Per interviews with staff, it was revealed that due to inadequate supervision, there were two (2) reported incidents where two (2) different children in care reported being touched inappropriately by other children on their private areas. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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: Kari McWilliams
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Martha DeHaro
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2026
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