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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 136608110
Report Date: 06/16/2026
Date Signed: 06/16/2026 02:33:57 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
136608110
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CAROLINA GONZALEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:260 S IMPERIAL AVENUE, SUITE ATELEPHONE:
(760) 791-6738
CITY:IMPERIALSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92251
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30CENSUS: 5DATE:
06/16/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:15 PM
MET WITH:Director CarolinaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:40 PM
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On 06/16/2026 at approximately 12:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julieta Abrego met with the Director, Carolina Gonzalez for the purpose of an unannounced case management visit to issue deficiencies based on information that revealed violations and non-compliance by the facility. The information being cited today was obtained during a prior inspection on 03/27/2026. The information gathered during the investigation revealed violations related to criminal record clearance, supervision, staffing practices, reporting requirements, and changes made to the facility’s Parent Handbook.

There were five (5) children present with one (1) staff at the time of today’s inspection. There is no teacher; the Director is acting as both Director and teacher. The facility was operating within ratio and capacity. The program operates Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. LPA toured the facility.

During the investigation, Director reported that adult #1 who works at the facility had contact with a child on 03/19/2026, including handing the child to an authorized representative at pick-up. LPA confirmed that this adult does not have a criminal record clearance and TB clearance. This adult performed duties requiring direct child contact without the required clearances.

Director stated she is the only staff person present during operating hours and supervises up to 8 preschool children enrolled at one time. Director confirmed that she uses the facility bathroom during the day, leaving the classroom, during which time the children are left unsupervised. Director also stated this has been her ongoing practice. She further disclosed that prior to her, another teacher worked alone because the Director was attending school and only “occasionally dropped in.” Parents corroborated that they routinely observed only one staff person present.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rajani Goudreau
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Julieta Abrego
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/16/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 136608110
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2026
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Additionally, during the investigation of a complaint, the Director described an altercation with a parent that occurred during the morning drop off on 03/19/2026. Despite the incident, the Director failed to notify the Department. No Unusual Incident Report (LIC 624) was submitted, no 24-hour notification was made, and no 7-day written report was provided. This is a violation of reporting requirements. See LIC 809-D for Type B cited.

Furthermore, the Director submitted a revised Parent Handbook that included a new Suspension Policy. This policy was not included in the October 2025 version previously provided to Licensing. The Director acknowledged that there are multiple versions of the parent handbook. She stated that the policy had been added years ago and stated she does not recall whether parents or the Department had been notified of the change prior to its implementation. The director stated that any changes are posted on the parents bulletin but could not provide a specific date of the changes being posted.

LPA Julieta Abrego informed the director Carolina Gonzalez that this report dated 06/16/2026 documents two (2) type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Julieta Abrego informed the director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/16/2026 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.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director Carolina Gonzalez.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Rajani Goudreau
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Julieta Abrego
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
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Created By: Julieta Abrego On 06/16/2026 at 12:18 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 136608110

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
06/17/2026
Section Cited
HSC
1596.871(c)(1)(A)

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1596.871(c)(1)(A) Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption…or initial presence in the facility.
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The director stated that adult #1 is no longer present and does not come and clean anymore. The director it has been a while since she has not been present. Submit written confirmation by 06/17/2026.
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Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that adult #1 did not have a criminal record clearance and has been employed at the daycare cleaning but did not remember what day and had contact with children on 03/19/2026 , which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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CCR101229(a)(1)

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101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except...101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.
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Licensee shall submit a written staffing plan ensuring supervision at all times, including during restroom breaks and administrative duties. Due by 06/12/2026.
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Based on interviews, the Director did not ensure children were adequately supervised by leaving children unattended on multiple occasions while using the restroom, which poses an immediate 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.
Rajani Goudreau
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Julieta Abrego
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/16/2026


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Created By: Julieta Abrego On 06/16/2026 at 12:25 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 136608110

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
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Section Cited
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101212(d)(1)(C) – Reporting RequirementsThe licensee shall report to the Department… any unusual incident or child absence which threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child.
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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.
Rajani Goudreau
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Julieta Abrego
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/16/2026


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