370800213-4-17-2026-20-CC-RGOU-DTYM9F-20260511092437

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 370800213
Report Date: 04/17/2026
Date Signed: 04/17/2026 01:49:16 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/13/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Dana Stevens

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 20-CC-20260213134649

FACILITY NAME:	FOOTHILLS FAITH ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	370800213
ADMINISTRATOR:	DELIA SALCIDO		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4031 AVOCADO BOULEVARD		TELEPHONE:	(619) 670-4024
CITY:	LA MESA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91941
CAPACITY:	95	CENSUS: 40	DATE:	04/17/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:00 AM
MET WITH:	Tracy Herron		TIME COMPLETED:	02:00 PM

ALLEGATION(S):

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Staff handles day care child in a rough manner.
Staff inappropriately punishes day care children by withholding food.
Staff does not ensure facility is clean and sanitized

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On 04/17/2026 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dana Stevens conducted an unannounced complaint inspection to deliver findings on the above allegations. LPA met with Director, Tracy Herron, and informed her of the reason for the visit. There were 40 children present with 9 staff members at the time of this inspection.

During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted two unannounced inspections, interviewed Director, Assistant Director, staff, daycare children and daycare parents. Facility roster was obtained and reviewed. During interview, Director denied all allegations, stating she has no knowledge of staff handling children in a rough manner or withholding food for punishment. Director stated that all children bring lunch and snack from home Director stated that the facility is cleaned and sanitized daily. During staff interviews, although a few staff interviewed stated that there could be improvement in the tidiness of the common area of facility, and that there can be occasional diaper odors near the infant center, all staff interviewed stated that overall the facility is kept clean and is sanitized daily. During inspections, LPA observed the facility to appear clean and without any unpleasant odors.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rajani Goudreau
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana Stevens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/17/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2026

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 20-CC-20260213134649

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: FOOTHILLS FAITH ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 370800213
	VISIT DATE: 04/17/2026

NARRATIVE

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All staff interviewed denied any knowledge of staff handling children roughly or staff withholding food for punishment. Interviews with children did not provide any statements or evidence to support any of the allegations. Interviews with daycare parents also did not provide any substantiative information, and all parents expressed satisfaction with the care provided at the center.

Based on information obtained in interviews, these allegations are found to be Unsubstantiated. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur.

No deficiencies cited.

Exit interview conducted and copy of this report and appeal rights provided to Director.
Notice of Site Visit must be posted for thirty days,

SUPERVISORS NAME: Rajani Goudreau
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana Stevens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/17/2026

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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