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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216047
Report Date: 05/27/2026
Date Signed: 05/27/2026 09:52:54 AM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/04/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Elizabeth George
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20260304130738
FACILITY NAME:ESPINOSA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216047
ADMINISTRATOR:ANDREA M ESPINOSAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 332-6228
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93454
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 8DATE:
05/27/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:55 AM
MET WITH:Andrea EspinosaTIME COMPLETED:
10:05 AM
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Licensee allowed an uncleared adult to reside in the home.
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On May 27, 2026, at 8:55 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth George conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver the findings regarding an investigation of the above-mentioned allegation. LPA met with Licensee, Andrea “Mia” Espinosa, and discussed the purpose of the inspection. At the time of inspection there were 8 children in the care of licensee and assistant.

The investigation included three unannounced inspections, observations, record reviews, and interviews with staff and parents of children currently and formerly in care.

Parent interviews indicated overall satisfaction with the care and supervision provided. Parents were not concerned with the presence of uncleared adults in the home. Staff interview confirmed that the adults present in the home during the hours of operation are cleared and associated to the facility.

continued on 9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth George
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/27/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 17-CC-20260304130738
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: ESPINOSA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216047
VISIT DATE: 05/27/2026
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Based on the information obtained, there was not sufficient evidence to support that the licensee allowed an uncleared adult to reside in the home. Although the allegations may have occurred or may be valid, the preponderance of evidence standard was not met. Therefore, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

No deficiencies were issued during this inspection.

A Notice of Site Visit was provided to Licensee. The Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days or a civil penalty of $100.00 may appeal.

Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Andrea Espinosa.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elizabeth George
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/27/2026
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