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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376100135
Report Date: 11/14/2025
Date Signed: 11/14/2025 11:55:05 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
10/16/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Hector Canton
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20251016102733
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: 2DATE:
11/14/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Sally SomoTIME COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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Licensee is operating over capacity
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On November 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hector Canton made an unannounced visit for the purpose of delivering findings on the above, for the complaint received on October 16, 2025. LPA met with Licensee, Sally Somo. One daycare child and one of the licensee’s own minor children were present at the time of inspection.

During the visit, LPA conducted an interview with the licensee.LPA provided the licensee with copies of signed timesheets for the month of September. It was alleged that the licensee was overcapacity on September 30, 2025. Licensee stated that they were aware of the overcapacity that occurred between 3:30PM to 5:00PM, the timesheets were accurate, and attributed the overcapacity to children being dropped off outside of regular hours to accommodate parent’s variable work schedule for three families. Licensee provided the LPA with a signed statement attesting to the fact.

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.
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Control Number 51-CC-20251016102733
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: 11/14/2025
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Based on the information obtained during interviews and documentation reviewed it is determined that 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 102416.5102416.5

See LIC 809D for deficiencies and LIC 421FC for associated civil penalties. Civil penalties were assessed in the amount of $250 and documented on the LIC 421FC. Please be advised that FAILURE TO PAY the required civil penalty payment may result in in the REVOCATION OF YOUR LICENSE. You must respond within 30 days with the payment of or a proposed payment plan that includes the first payment. Further, the Department will not approve any requests for increase in capacity or for additional capacity of additional licenses while civil penalties remain unpaid.

The Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. The report and appeal rights were reviewed with the licensee. 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
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Control Number 51-CC-20251016102733
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: 11/14/2025
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
11/28/2025
Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(a)
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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:
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Licensee states that they will provide copies to the department of two weeks of attendance records that reflect the appropriate adjustment in care scheduling by November 28, 2025.
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Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited as it is verified they provided care for more than 14 children. 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.
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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: 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
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