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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216530
Report Date: 03/18/2026
Date Signed: 03/18/2026 02:15:36 PM

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
01/27/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Brian Fung
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20260127161448
FACILITY NAME:DOWNHOUR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
426216530
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
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CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 6DATE:
03/18/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Emily DowhourTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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Child in care was inappropriately touched by an adult in the home
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On 3/18/26, at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Fung conducted an unannounced inspection at the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH) to deliver the findings for a Complaint related to alleged violations of sexual abuse at the FCCH. LPA met with Emily Downhour, Licensee of the FCCH, and advised of the purpose of the inspection. It should be noted LPA observed 6 children on site with the licensee providing care and supervision.

The investigation included observations, record reviews, interviews, documentation gathering from the police department, and two unannounced site inspections. Upon parent interviews, parents state they are aware of all adults affiliated with the facilities. As noted above, the specific allegations of the complaint is that a child in care was inappropriately touched by an adult in the home .

Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Fung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 17-CC-20260127161448
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: DOWNHOUR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216530
VISIT DATE: 03/18/2026
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LPA was unable to corroborate or validate the allegations of the Complaint. Contrary to the Complaint, the individuals on site are cleared and associated with the FCCH. Further, the Licensee ensure proper care, which includes constant supervision, directions, sanitary conditions and clear delineations between areas used for child care and areas which are excluded. Moreover, Licensee ensure children in care are fed, hydrated and changed (i.e. diaper, clothing) when needed.

Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) and Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) are provided to Licensee. The Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days or a civil penalty of $100.00 may apply.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Fung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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