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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216808
Report Date: 09/04/2025
Date Signed: 09/11/2025 08:48:06 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
06/10/2025 and conducted by Evaluator German Negrete
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20250610093712
FACILITY NAME:ABONCE FCC AKA CARITAS FELICES FAMILY CHILDCAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216808
ADMINISTRATOR:MARIA ABONCEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 717-3218
CITY:LOMPOCSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93436
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 10DATE:
09/04/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Maria AbonceTIME COMPLETED:
02:35 PM
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1. Over capacity
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On 09/04/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) German Negrete conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver the findings of the above-mentioned complaint allegation. LPA met with Licensee Maria Abonce and explained the reason for the inspection. LPA and Licensee conducted a tour of the home inside and out. It is important to note, LPA observed Licensee providing care and supervision to 9 children 1 infant during the inspection.

The investigation included reviewing children’s files, the facility roster, and conducting multiple interviews. LPA observations from three unannounced inspections are also included in this investigation.

Continiued LIC90999-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: German Negrete
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2025
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-20250610093712
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 FCC AKA CARITAS FELICES FAMILY CHILDCARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216808
VISIT DATE: 09/04/2025
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Regarding Allegation #1: Over capacity. LPA contacted/interviewed parents of currently and formerly enrolled children. The interviews revealed most parents approve of the care and supervision the Licensee provides to their children. Also parents stated they do not enter the home during pick up and drop of.

LPA interviewed the Licensee. During the interview, the Licensee stated she takes adequate steps to ensure constant care and supervision to the correct number of children permitted by her Family Child Care Home (FCCH) License (LIC812). The Licensee also stated she has three additional assistants who help in the care and supervision of children.

LPA also interviewed Assistant #1. During the interview, Assistant #1 stated the correct number of children the FCCH can have at one time with the large license.

LPA also conducted three unannounced visits. During those visits, LPA did not observe the aforementioned child care home over capacity.

During today’s visit, LPA documented the names and ages of the children who are currently at the FCCH (see LIC811). The ratio of the children and the ages of the children confirm the Licensee is currently within proper ratios as outlined in Title 22 CCR.

Although the above allegations may or may not have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. Therefore, Allegation #1 is Unsubstantiated.

Exit interview conducted and appeal rights were provided to Licensee Maria Abonce.

Appeal Rights were provided.

A Notice of Site Visit was given to Licensee Maria Abonce and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior of the main door for 30 days.

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

DATE: 09/04/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/04/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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