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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343623021
Report Date: 12/16/2025
Date Signed: 12/16/2025 10:49:41 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO 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
10/02/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Matthew Gallo
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 03-CC-20251002221838
FACILITY NAME:BASS, AMANIFACILITY NUMBER:
343623021
ADMINISTRATOR:BASS, AMANIFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(916) 706-4191
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95833
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 0DATE:
12/16/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Amani BassTIME COMPLETED:
10:55 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Provider inappropriately disciplines day care children by confiscating food items
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 12/16/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with licensee Amani Bass to the deliver findings of a complaint investigation into the above allegations. No children were in care today. Licensee's adult niece was present during the visit.

Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA conducted observations and interviews related to the allegation that the licensee inappropriately disciplines day care children by confiscating food items.The licensee stated in interview that a child in care was not cleaning up after themselves, leaving trash around the house, and not responding to any form of discipline. The child was possessive over a lunchbox of dessert treats sent to him from home, and licensee stated that they confiscated the box until the child cleaned his mess. According to the licensee, they returned the box after he had finished cleaning. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED.

Report continues on 9099-C
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Matthew Gallo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/12/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 03-CC-20251002221838
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: BASS, AMANI
FACILITY NUMBER: 343623021
VISIT DATE: 12/16/2025
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A Title 22 deficiency is cited on the subsequent page of this report.

LPA Matthew Gallo informed licensee Amani Bass that this report dated 12/16/2025 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Gallo informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 12/16/2025 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Amani Bass. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA provided appeal rights.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Matthew Gallo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2025
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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 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
10/02/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Matthew Gallo
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 03-CC-20251002221838

FACILITY NAME:BASS, AMANIFACILITY NUMBER:
343623021
ADMINISTRATOR:BASS, AMANIFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:461 W EL CAMINOTELEPHONE:
(916) 706-4191
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95833
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 0DATE:
12/16/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Amani BassTIME COMPLETED:
10:55 AM
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Provider yells at day care children
Provider does not provide adequate food service to day care children.
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On 12/16/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with licensee Amani Bass to the deliver findings of a complaint investigation into the above allegations. No children were in care today. Licensee's adult niece was present during the visit.

Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA conducted observations and interviews related to the following allegations:
(1) Provider yells at daycare children.

It was alleged that the provider yells at daycare children. LPA interviewed three parents, none of whom reported concerns with licensee's tone of voice and described the licensee as speaking with a measured tone when providing discipline. A medical professional who visits the home to work with one of the children provided similar observations. Through parent interviews and observation, LPA determined that children in care were not suitable for interview. LPA did not observe licensee use an inappropriate tone of voice during his visit on 10/8/2025. Based on available evidence, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met; therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Matthew Gallo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 03-CC-20251002221838
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: BASS, AMANI
FACILITY NUMBER: 343623021
VISIT DATE: 12/16/2025
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(2) Provider does not provide adequate food service to day care children.

It was alleged that the licensee did not provide adequate food service by not providing an appropriate amount of food to children. Licensee stated in interview that the children eat whenever they are hungry, each going on their own food schedule, and that the licensee provides them food. Parent interviews did not produce any concerns with the food service provided at the facility. Through parent interviews and observation, LPA determined that the children in care were not suitable for interview. Based on the available evidence, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met; therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Amani Bass. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA provided appeal rights.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Matthew Gallo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2025
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Control Number 03-CC-20251002221838
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

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

FACILITY NAME: BASS, AMANI
FACILITY NUMBER: 343623021
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/16/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
12/17/2025
Section Cited
CCR
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(a) Each child...shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged ...These rights include, but are not limited to, the following:(4) To be free from…actions of a punitive nature, including, but not limited to: interference with eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.
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Licensee will provide a written acknowledgment of the regulation and a statement confirming that they will remain in compliance. The statement can be provided to LPA Gallo by email at matthew.gallo@dss.ca.gov by the POC due date.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section above by taking a child's lunchbox containing snacks away as a form of discipline. This 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mai Lor
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Matthew Gallo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2025
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