198020101-3-13-2026-54-CC-WBIS-DS2S9L-20260310134051

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020101
Report Date: 03/09/2026
Date Signed: 03/13/2026 12:52:53 PM

Substantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/25/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Susann Sanchez

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 54-CC-20251125105220

FACILITY NAME:	ARAYA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198020101
ADMINISTRATOR:	ANGELA ARAYA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(562) 212-8601
CITY:	LAKEWOOD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90713
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	03/09/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:45 AM
MET WITH:	Angela Araya, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 PM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Resource parents are under the influence of alcohol while caring and supervising day care children.

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AMENDED REPORT: ONLY STAFF AND WITNESSES INTERVIEWED. LICENSEE and CHILDREN INTERVIEWED ON A SUBSEQUENT REPORT. ADDED WORDING "OR MORE" ON PG 2 LINE 6. THERE IS NO CHANGE IN FINDING. COMPLAINT IS SUBSTANTIATED.
On 03/09/2026 at 11:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Susann Sanchez arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced complaint inspection for the purpose of delivering findings. LPA announced purpose of inspection and was allowed entry to facility by Licensee Angela Araya. At 11:50AM, LPA toured the facility and observed eight children, one infant, present with one staff upon arrival along with the Licensee.
The investigation consisted of interviews conducted with licensee, staff, children and other witnesses. A 2/20/26 Investigation Report was received by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). LPAs also reviewed a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Report dated 1/20/26.
On 11/29/25 the department received a complaint alleging Resource parents are under the influence of alcohol while caring and supervising day care children.

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/09/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2026

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Control Number 54-CC-20251125105220

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ARAYA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020101
	VISIT DATE: 03/09/2026

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AMENDED REPORT: ONLY STAFF AND WITNESSES INTERVIEWED. LICENSEE and CHILDREN INTERVIEWED ON A SUBSEQUENT REPORT. ADDED WORDING "OR MORE" ON PG 2 LINE 6. THERE IS NO CHANGE IN FINDING. COMPLAINT IS SUBSTANTIATED.

Based on witness disclosure in the (DCFS) Investigation Report signed 2/20/26 and LPA witness interviews; LPA received corroborating information indicating the following: On at least one or more occasions (between December 2025 and February 2026), the Licensee and resident assistant drank alcohol during daycare hours and the Licensee operated the daycare under the influence of alcohol. Based on the information collected during this inspection, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be substantiated.

Upon receipt of this report, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit and any Licensing report documenting a type “A” deficiency. The report and the Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty.

A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224 form must be maintained in each child’s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) Form during this visit.

LPA provided nine of copies of the full report so Licensee can provide to parents.

Exit interview conducted with Licensee Angelica Araya.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Warren Birks
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/09/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2026

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Control Number 54-CC-20251125105220

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ARAYA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198020101
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/09/2026

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Request Denied Type A 03/10/2026 Section Cited CCR 102423(a)(2)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived…(2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. Based on witness disclosure in the (DCFS) Investigation Report signed	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Per Licensee, Department of Children and Family Services is requiring Licensee to conduct weekly alcohol intake testing and is being monitiored and will continue testing until further notice. Licensee stated she will email LPA Chambers copies of test starting the week of 3/16/26 to 4/13/26, totalling 4 copies.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	2/20/26 and LPA witness interviews; (between 12/2025 & 02/2026), the Licensee & resident assistant drank alcohol during daycare hours & the Licensee operated the daycare under the influence of alcohol. This poses/posed a immediate risk health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Warren Birks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/09/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/09/2026

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