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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343617452
Report Date: 07/01/2026
Date Signed: 07/01/2026 02:44:08 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/29/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Katy Velazquez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 53-CC-20260629143239
FACILITY NAME:CATALYST KIDS - FOULKS RANCHFACILITY NUMBER:
343617452
ADMINISTRATOR:GUZMAN, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6211 LAGUNA PARK DRIVETELEPHONE:
(916) 684-0861
CITY:ELK GROVESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95758
CAPACITY:40CENSUS: 15DATE:
07/01/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Maria GuzmanTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff did not provide adequate supervision to children in care.
Staff member grabbed a child inappropriately.
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On 07/01/2026, Licensing Program Analyst Katy Velazquez (LPA1) and Licensing Program Anlayst Denice Pablico (LPA2) conducted an unannounced complaint investigation. LPAs arrived at the Center and observed 15 preschool aged children being supervised by 5 staff members. LPA1 accessed Guardian to determine that all required adults were background cleared and associated to the license. LPAs met with Director Maria Guzman (D1). Throughout the course of the investigation, LPAs conducted physical plant inspections, on-site observations, interviews, reviewed and collected documentation.
It was alleged that a staff member did not provide adequate supervision to children during nap time. Interviews revealed that several months ago, a staff member was seen with her eyes closed and sleeping during nap time.
It was alleged that a staff member grabbed a child inappropriately. Interviews revealed that one staff member had grabbed a child by his/her arm and another child by his/her shoulders.

CONTINUED ON 9099-C
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
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 53-CC-20260629143239
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS - FOULKS RANCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 343617452
VISIT DATE: 07/01/2026
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Based on interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. 2 Type-A deficiencies were cited on a subsequent 9099-D page. D1 acknowledges, that FOR TYPE A DEFICIENCIES ONLY upon receipt, licensee shall post LIC 9099-D with Type A deficiencies for 30 days and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. LIC 9224 must be signed by parents/guardians and kept with the children's forms as a receipt whenever any Type A documents are provided by the licensee.
An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Director Guzman. LPA1 provided Licensee Appeal Rights to D1. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA1 and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
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Control Number 53-CC-20260629143239
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS - FOULKS RANCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 343617452
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/01/2026
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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07/01/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101229(a)(1)
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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 at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.
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Director Guzman will have all prechool staff review the Licensing video "Supervising Children in Child Care Centers" available at CCLD.childcarevideos.org. Staff will review the supervision policy for Catalyst Kids. Director Guzman will email LPA a signature confirmation that staff watched the video
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This requiement was not met as evidenced by a staff member sleeping during supervision of nap time. This poses/posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights to persons in care.
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and reviewed the policy by COB on 07/02/2026.
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Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child...(3) to be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to... This requirement was not met as evidened
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All preschool staff will receive training on children's Personal Rights within the next 2 weeks. Director Guzman will email LPA the agenda and time of training by COB on 07/02/2026.
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by T1 grabbing a child on 2 different occasions. This poses/posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/29/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Katy Velazquez
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 53-CC-20260629143239

FACILITY NAME:CATALYST KIDS - FOULKS RANCHFACILITY NUMBER:
343617452
ADMINISTRATOR:GUZMAN, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:6211 LAGUNA PARK DRIVETELEPHONE:
(916) 684-0861
CITY:ELK GROVESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95758
CAPACITY:40CENSUS: 15DATE:
07/01/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Maria GuzmanTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Child sustained an injury due to staff neglect or physical abuse.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 07/01/2026, Licensing Program Analyst Katy Velazquez (LPA1) and Licensing Program Anlayst Denice Pablico (LPA2) conducted an unannounced complaint investigation. LPAs arrived at the Center and observed 15 preschool aged children being supervised by 5 staff members. LPA1 accessed Guardian to determine that all required adults were background cleared and associated to the license. LPAs met with Director Maria Guzman (D1). Throughout the course of the investigation, LPAs conducted physical plant inspections, on-site observations, interviews, reviewed and collected documentation.
It was alleged that a child was injured on the playground due to staff neglect or physical abuse. LPAs conducted interviews and reviewed documentation related to the incident. It was revealed that on 06/25/2026, a child fell on the playground and injured his/her forehead and nose. 3 staff members were present during the time of the injury and provided first aid treatment. The child's parent(s) were notified and picked-up the child for observation. No medical attention was provided.

CONTINUED ON 9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 5
Control Number 53-CC-20260629143239
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: CATALYST KIDS - FOULKS RANCH
FACILITY NUMBER: 343617452
VISIT DATE: 07/01/2026
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Based on interviews, observations, documentation, and other information gathered, there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove or negate the allegation, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. In the areas that were evaluated on 07/01/2026, no deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Director Guzman and Appeal Rights were provided by LPA1. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA1 and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/01/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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