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13 | On August 13th, 2026, at approximately 9:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvarado conducted an unannounced, complaint investigation to deliver findings and met with Facility Director Michelle “Shelly” Marquez(D1) regarding the above allegations and explained the purpose of the visit.
LPA along with (D1) toured the facility indoors and outdoors. Complaint was received by the Department on June 8th, 2026. Present in the facility during today’s inspection is (D1), and 5 staff Members. No children were present during today’s inspection, and Per (D1) Facility was using the day as a staff development day. (D1) stated that children will return to school on 8/17/2026 for the new school year. All adults present have fingerprint clearance and are associated as of today’s inspection.
During the course of the investigation LPA conducted site observations, interviews with staff members, random selection of parent interviews, interviews with involved parties and As well as relevant documents that were gathered during the course of the investigation. The investigation determined that there is not enough available information to prove that Staff leave daycare children unsupervised, staff yell at daycare children, staff handle daycare children in an aggressive manner, staff do not treat daycare children with dignity and respect, and staff operate out of ratio.
Although the allegations above may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore, the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.
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