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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216803
Report Date: 07/31/2025
Date Signed: 07/31/2025 02:43:57 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
05/22/2025 and conducted by Evaluator German Negrete
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20250522161714
FACILITY NAME:ABONCE ALVAREZ FCC AKA HAPPY KIDS CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216803
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 5DATE:
07/31/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:50 PM
MET WITH:Cecilia Abonce AlvarezTIME COMPLETED:
02:59 PM
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Licensee allowed uncleared adult to reside in the facility.
Licensee smokes in the presence of children in care.
Licensee spoke inappropriately to children in care.
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On 7/31/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) German Negrete conducted an unannounced inspection at the Family Child Care Home (FCCH) to deliver the findings of the above mentioned complaint allegations. LPA toured the FCCH inside and out. LPA observed licensee providing care and supervision to and 5 children.

The investigations included obtaining the child care roster, interviewing parents of children currently enrolled. LPA conducted child(C1) interview. Also LPA observation are included in this investigation

Regarding the allegation Licensee allowed uncleared adult to reside in the facility. The parent interviews revealed, parents have only observed the licensee and Licensee's partner (background clearance active) at the FCCH.

Continued On LIC9099
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German Negrete
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2025
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-20250522161714
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: ABONCE ALVAREZ FCC AKA HAPPY KIDS CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216803
VISIT DATE: 07/31/2025
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Also every parent interviewed stated they would recommend this FCCH.

Also the department conducted three unannounced inspections. During the aforementioned inspections LPAs did not observe or document any uncleared adults residing or providing services to children in care.

LPA reviewed CPMB(Guardian) roster pertaining to FCCH. During licensee interview LPA asked the licensed provider if there have been other adults, who reside or resided and or provided services to children licensee stated. Licensee stated/confirmed the only adults who reside in the home or provide services to children are the adults listed in the guardian roster.

Regarding allegation#2 Licensee smokes in the presence of children in care. LPA completed parent of children currently enrolled. The interviews revealed, parents have not observed Licensee smoking in the FCCH.

As mentioned LPA interviewed Licensee. During the interview licensee stated she does not smoke nor has she ever smoked in the FCCH.

During LPAs unannounced inspections. LPA did not observe any smoking in the FCCH residence, nor did LPA smell anything resembling smoke.

Regarding allegation#3 Licensee spoke inappropriately to children in care. LPA conducted parent interviews. The interviews revealed, parents have not observed or heard licensee speak inappropriately to children in care.

LPA conducted C1 interview. The interview of C1 revealed, how Licensee has not spoken inappropriately to day care children.

Although the above allegation 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 allegation is Unsubstantiated.

Exit interview conducted with Licensee Cecilia Abonce.

Appeal Rights was provided.

A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German Negrete
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/31/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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