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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197494257
Report Date: 03/11/2026
Date Signed: 03/11/2026 11:48:56 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
01/12/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Devon Carus
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 58-CC-20260112094839
FACILITY NAME:FARIAS FAMILY HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
197494257
ADMINISTRATOR:CONSUELO FARIASFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 244-7238
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90016
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 12DATE:
03/11/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:01 AM
MET WITH:Consuelo Farias, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
11:49 AM
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Staff uses an inappropriate form of discipline towards children in care.
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On 3/11/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted a complaint subsequent visit regarding the above-mentioned allegation to deliver the findings. Upon arrival, LPA met with Consuelo Farias, Licensee. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the facility and observed 12 children & 3 staff.

On 1/15/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted a complaint initial visit regarding the above-mentioned allegation. LPA met with Consuelo Farias, Licensee. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA toured the facility indoors and outdoors, and observed 11 children in care supervised by 3 staff. LPA Carus conducted an interview with the Licensee, 2 staff, and one child. Additionally, LPA Carus requested a copy of the facility roster.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Devon Carus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 58-CC-20260112094839
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: FARIAS FAMILY HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 197494257
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2026
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On 2/23/2026, and 2/27/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted additional interviews that included parents of children enrolled at the family childcare home.

Based on observations, interviews and evidence received during the investigation, the allegation is unsubstantiated. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the above alleged violation(s) did or did not occur.

Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal rights were reviewed and provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maureen Neal
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Devon Carus
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2026
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