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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376624147
Report Date: 07/28/2026
Date Signed: 07/28/2026 04:16:11 PM

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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
05/06/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Gerald Poindexter
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20260506095017
FACILITY NAME:SHAIKH, SAMINA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376624147
ADMINISTRATOR:SAMINA SHAIKHFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(414) 364-4965
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92128
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
07/28/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Samina ShaikhTIME COMPLETED:
04:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee did not prevent day care child from being injured by another child in care.
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On 7/28/26 at 1:30 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced visit for the complaint received on 5/6/26, for the purpose of delivering findings on the above reference allegation. LPA met with Samina Shaikh, licensee. Also, present was the licensee’s assistant/sister Ghazala Shaikh. There were 4 children present. Facility is within ratio and capacity.

During the course of the investigation, LPA Poindexter toured the home, reviewed facility documents, and interviewed the Reporting Party (RP), the licensee, a witness, and parents.

The RP alleged that “licensee did not prevent day care child from being injured by another child in care.” Specifically, as it related to a 5/5/26 incident in which child C1 was scratched by child C2. The RP alleged the children have a history of conflict. The licensee, when interviewed, acknowledged that previous aggression has occurred between the two children, and that “they’re both feeding off each other.” She also noted that for such reasons, she normally separates the children. She also stated that
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Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2026
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-20260506095017
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: SHAIKH, SAMINA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376624147
VISIT DATE: 07/28/2026
NARRATIVE
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she had spoken to both children’s parent about their children’s behavior. However, on 5/5/26, with two staff being present, including the licensee, another encounter occurred, which resulted in C1 incurring visible facial scratches. From interviews, the LPA notes at least three total incidents of scratching and/or pushing. LPA has determined that despite previous incidents and the potential for ongoing tensions, solutions by the licensee either lapsed or were ineffective to address the children’s behaviors.

Based on the information obtained from investigation interviews, facility records, photos, and other pertinent documentation, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. The allegation is valid because the preponderance of evidence has been met.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Samina Shaikh. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2026
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Control Number 51-CC-20260506095017
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: SHAIKH, SAMINA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376624147
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/28/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/28/2026
Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(4)
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Personal Rights: (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights… These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (4) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature…This requirement was not met as evidenced by…
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The licensee stated she will create and submit a Behavior Plan to the Department that, moving forward, identifies the facility’s methods to address individual challenging behaviors, as well as preventative measures, and paths for
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Based on the information obtained during investigation interviews and documentation received, the licensee did not effectively prevent injury to child C1, which posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
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conflict resolution between multiple children. This document will be provided via email to the Department by the POC due date 8/18/26. Email: Gerald.Poindexter@dss.ca.gov
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2026
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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
05/06/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Gerald Poindexter
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20260506095017

FACILITY NAME:SHAIKH, SAMINA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376624147
ADMINISTRATOR:SAMINA SHAIKHFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:18652 CAMINITO PASADEROTELEPHONE:
(414) 364-4965
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE:CAZIP CODE:
92128
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 4DATE:
07/28/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Samina ShaikhTIME COMPLETED:
04:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee created an unsafe environment for children in care
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 7/28/26 at 1:30 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced visit for the complaint received on 5/6/26, for the purpose of delivering findings on the above reference allegation. LPA met with Samina Shaikh, licensee. Also, present was the licensee’s assistant/sister Ghazala Shaikh. There were 4 children present. Facility is within ratio and capacity.

During the course of the investigation, LPA Poindexter toured the home, reviewed facility documents, and interviewed the Reporting Party (RP), the licensee, a witness, and parents.

The RP alleged that the “licensee created an unsafe environment for children in care.” Specifically, as related to a 5/5/26 incident in which child C1 received an injury from being scratched by child C2: A hostile encounter between the parents of C1 and C2, that included raised voices, angry tones, and profane language occurred in front of daycare children. LPA has determined that while the Licensee did not have direct responsibility for the actions of the parents and acted appropriately by removing the day care children
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2026
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-20260506095017
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: SHAIKH, SAMINA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376624147
VISIT DATE: 07/28/2026
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from the environment, the incident may have be been avoided by discussing the situation outside of day care hours/environment.

Based on the information obtained from investigation interviews, facility records, photos, and other pertinent documentation, the LPA determines that the above allegation cannot be proven or disproven. Therefore, it is are considered UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the allegation is unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Samina Shaikh. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal Rights were provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2026
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