157700123-1-13-2026-12-CC-LKIG-DQTUMZ-20260130144311

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 157700123
Report Date: 01/13/2026
Date Signed: 01/13/2026 03:29:02 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/18/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Isabel Ortega

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20251118140757

FACILITY NAME:	THOMASON FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	157700123
ADMINISTRATOR:	ANTHONY THOMASON		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(559) 817-8588
CITY:	TEHACHAPI	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93561
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	01/13/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:56 PM
MET WITH:	Anthony Thomason, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	03:45 PM

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Licensee does not ensure children are spoken to in an appropriate manner
Licensee has inappropriate conversations with other adults in front of children
Licensee does not prevent children from hitting other children in care

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On January 13, 2026, at 1:56 pm., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint investigation to Thomason Family Child Care Home. LPA met with Licensee, Anthony Thomason, the purpose of this inspection is to deliver the findings regarding the above complaint allegations. The investigation included unannounced inspections of the facility, conducted on the following dates 11/20/2025, 1/8/2026 and today 1/13/2026. In addition, LPA conducted confidential interviews with staff, children, parents, and a review of the facility records was completed. Licensee did refuse to allow LPA to review home video recording which included video of the day care operational hours.

On November 18, 2025, the Department received three allegations regarding the Day Care. The first allegation alleged, staff 5 (S5), does not ensure children are spoken to in an appropriate manner. Confidential interviews revealed inconsistencies regarding S5’s interactions with the children.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/13/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2026

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 12-CC-20251118140757

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: THOMASON FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 157700123
	VISIT DATE: 01/13/2026

NARRATIVE

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Some parties reported S5 spoke harshly and rudely to children. Other interviewees reported zero concerns with S5’s interactions with the children. S5 denied verbally mistreating the children. LPA conducted unannounced inspections on 11/20/2025, 1/08/2026, and today, 1/13/2026. LPA did not hear S5 verbally mistreat the children in care.

The second allegation received alleged, S5 has inappropriate conversations with other adults in front of children. Confidential interviews revealed inconsistencies regarding S5’s conversations with other adults in the present of children. Some sources confirmed the allegation and other sources reported they have no concerns. S5 denied the allegation and expressed the children Personal Rights are not violated. LPA completed unannounced inspections on 11/20/2025, 1/08/2026, and today, 1/13/2026. LPA observed no concerns during the inspections.

The third allegation is alleging S5 does not prevent children from hitting other children in care. Confidential interviews revealed inconsistencies regarding children being hit by child 2 C2. LPA completed unannounced inspections on 10/27/25, 11/20/2025, 12/3/2025, 01/08/2026, and today, 1/13/2026. LPA observed no concerns during the inspection. LPA observed staff redirecting children and providing children with options.

Based on interviews, record review and LPA’s observation, there is not enough evidence regarding the allegations alleging staff (S5) does not ensure children are spoken to in an appropriate manner, (S5) has inappropriate conversations with other adults in front of children and (S5) does not prevent children from hitting other children in care.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/13/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 12-CC-20251118140757

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: THOMASON FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 157700123
	VISIT DATE: 01/13/2026

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Therefore, the three allegations are deemed unsubstantiated at this time. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are Unsubstantiated.

Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, copy of this report and appeal rights were reviewed with facility representative and licensee, Anthony Thomason.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/13/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/13/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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