<meta name="robots" content="noindex">
Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376100135
Report Date: 10/01/2025
Date Signed: 11/14/2025 11:52:41 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO N. 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
07/31/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Hector Canton
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20250731120715
FACILITY NAME:SOMO, SALLY FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376100135
ADMINISTRATOR:SALLY SOMOFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 277-0228
CITY:EL CAJONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92021
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 0DATE:
10/01/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:Sally SomoTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Facility operated over capacity







THIS IS AN AMENDED REPORT DELIVERED ON 11/14/25
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
On October 1, 2025 at 12:45PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hector Canton made an unannounced visit for the purpose of delivering findings on the above, for the complaint received on July 31, 2025. LPA met with Licensee, Sally Somo, and her husband, Roodi Somo, who provided translation services. One daycare child was present at the time of inspection.

During the visit, LPA interviewed the licensee and their husband, based on investigative interviews and provided documentation, it was confirmed that the facility was operating over capacity in the month of June. Documentation included signed timesheets that corroborated that the facility was over capacity during the week of June 23, 2025:

CONTINUED ON LIC 9099-C (PAGE 2)
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Hector Canton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 3
Control Number 51-CC-20250731120715
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: SOMO, SALLY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376100135
VISIT DATE: 10/01/2025
NARRATIVE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Monday (6/23) – 15 children from 1:00P-2:00P

Tuesday (6/24) – 15 to 21 children from 12:00P-6:00P

Wednesday (6/25) – 15 to 19 children from 1:00P-6:00P

Thursday (6/26) – 15 to 21 children from 12:00P-6:00P

Friday (6/27) – 15 to 21 children from 12:00P-5:00P

The facility is only licensed for 14, and it was alleged that care was being provided for 15 to 21 children on 6/24/25 at one time. The licensee confirmed the overcapacity occurred at the above documented times. Licensee provided a signed statement which states that due to summer break, some children were in attendance outside of their regular hours.

The allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 102416.5) the deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. The Notice of Site Visit was provided, and LPA observed posting. Licensee is advised it must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Sally Somo. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Hector Canton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 3
Control Number 51-CC-20250731120715
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: SOMO, SALLY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376100135
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/01/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
10/24/2025
Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(a)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity (a)The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time.

This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Licensee states they will provide copies of the attendance records reflecting adjusted care schedules to the department by October 24, 2025.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited as it is verified they provided care for up to 21 children at one time, Licensee is currently cleared to care for up to 14, posing a potential threat to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Hector Canton
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/14/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 3