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

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376620330
Report Date: 06/24/2026
Date Signed: 06/24/2026 12:56:29 PM

Substantiated


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
02/17/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Julieta Abrego
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 20-CC-20260217162809
FACILITY NAME:GARCIA, TERESA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376620330
ADMINISTRATOR:TERESA GARCIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 994-1532
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92114
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 2DATE:
06/24/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:45 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Teresa GarciaTIME COMPLETED:
12:55 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Adult in the home engaged in inappropriate touching of a day care child.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
On 06/24/2026 at 11:45 a.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Julieta Abrego and Adrian Castellon conducted an unannounced complaint inspection for the purpose of delivering the complaint finding for the above listed allegation. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee, Teresa Garcia and proceeded to tour the facility. During the inspection there were two (2) children in care during the inspection.

During the course of the investigation, records were reviewed, interviews were conducted with the licensee, a staff member, witnesses, children in care, and daycare parents.

It was alleged that an adult residing in the home engaged in inappropriate touching of a day care child. The investigation was conducted jointly by the Investigations Branch (IB) and Child Care Licensing. During an interview conducted on February 19, 2026, Child #1 (C1) disclosed that Resident #1 (R1) touched her chest over her clothing with his hand on multiple occasions. C1 indicated did she did not like R1’s behavior and explained that she got up from the couch in order to make him stop. C1 stated that all incidents occurred in the living room of the home and that the touching occurred in the same manner each time. Furthermore,
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rajani Goudreau
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julieta Abrego
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2026
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 20-CC-20260217162809
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: GARCIA, TERESA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376620330
VISIT DATE: 06/24/2026
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
C1 disclosed that no one witnessed the incidents, as the other children and the licensee were in separate rooms at the time of the alleged touching.

On March 13, 2026, an interview was conducted with Witness #1 (W1). W1 stated that when she was eight or nine years old, there were several inappropriate touching incidents involving R1. W1 stated that on one occasion, R1 reached over and touched her chest with his hand, over her clothes. W1 further stated that on another occasion, R1 grabbed her hand and pulled it toward his genital area. W1 stated that on one occasion, R1 placed her on his lap under the pretense of teaching her how to drive and W1 could feel his private part. W1 further stated that on another occasion, R1 entered her room at night, removed her clothing, and pulled her toward him.

R1 was unresponsive to attempts to conduct an interview. The licensee denied the allegation and stated she did not believe it. One staff member interviewed reported no observations of inappropriate conduct between R1 and the children. Parents and one child interviewed did not report any concerns regarding inappropriate conduct.

Based on C1's detailed and consistent disclosure and W1's disclosure of prior similar conduct by R1, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulation, title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3, is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

LPA Abrego informed licensee Teresa Garcia that this report dated 06/24/2026 documents one (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Abrego informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/24/2026 that documents any Type A citation 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, Teresa Garcia. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rajani Goudreau
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julieta Abrego
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 2 of 3
Control Number 20-CC-20260217162809
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: GARCIA, TERESA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376620330
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/24/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
06/25/2026
Section Cited
HSC
1596.885(c)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1596.885 - Denial, suspension or revocation of license, registration, or special permits; grounds. (c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Licensee was advised the case has been referred to the Department's Legal Division for further review. Licensee reported that R1 moved out of the home on 05/01/2026. A domestic violence restraining order was issued on 05/11/2026, requiring R1 to remain away
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Based on interviews of C1 and W1, the licensee did not ensure children in care were protected from conduct inimical to their health, morals, welfare, or safety, as R1 engaged in inappropriate touching of C1, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
from the licensee and residence through 11/12/2026. Additionally, dissolution of marriage proceedings was initiated on 02/19/2026.
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: Rajani Goudreau
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julieta Abrego
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/24/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 3