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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434417060
Report Date: 12/15/2025
Date Signed: 12/15/2025 05:35:24 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/24/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Linke Huang
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 07-CC-20250924143731
FACILITY NAME:KIDANGO CESAR CHAVEZ EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
434417060
ADMINISTRATOR:JOSEFINA GARCIA MARQUEZFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:2000 KAMMERER AVENUETELEPHONE:
(408) 901-8296
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95116
CAPACITY:0CENSUS: 0DATE:
12/15/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:30 PM
MET WITH: Lizbeth VargasTIME COMPLETED:
04:30 PM
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Staff had inappropriate interaction with daycare child.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kate Huang conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver investigation findings regarding the above allegation. LPA met with the assistant Director, Lizbeth Vargas, and explained the purpose of the visit.

It was alleged that staff one (S1) engaged in inappropriate interaction with child one (C1).

On 09/18/2025, LPA conducted an unannounced case management visit and interviewed the assistant director and all four teachers from the classroom. During the course of the complaint investigation, LPA visited the facility on 09/24/2025 and 10/03/2025. LPA conducted follow-up interviews with the teachers from that classroom, including S1.

During the interview with S1 on 10/03/2025, S1 admitted that she patted another child (C2)’s hand on 09/09/2025 and S1 stated that she immediately informed the other teachers after the incident that she had patted C2 while trying to redirect him. Based on interviews, S1 was observed patting C2’s hand, and one witness reported hearing the patting sound.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Linke Huang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 07-CC-20250924143731
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: KIDANGO CESAR CHAVEZ EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 434417060
VISIT DATE: 12/15/2025
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S1 denied any inappropriate interaction with C1. However, based on interviews conducted by LPA, a witness stated that they observed S1 inappropriately disciplining C1.

Based on the evidence gathered, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met and therefore the above allegation is Substantiated.

One Type A deficiency was cited today as a result of the investigation. Appeal Rights were provided to the assistant Director.

LPA Kate informed the assistant Director, Lizbeth Vargas that this report dated 12/15/2025 documents one (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Kate informed the assistant Director, Lizbeth Vargas to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 12/15/2025 that documents a Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Exit interview was conducted, where the report was reviewed and discussed with the assistant Director, Lizbeth Vargas. A notice of site visit has been issued and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Linke Huang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: KIDANGO CESAR CHAVEZ EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 434417060
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/15/2025
Deficiency Type
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
12/16/2025
Section Cited
CCR
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101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3)To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to....
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Director to provide a plan of correction by the POC due date.
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The requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, S1 admitted that she patted C2's hand on 09/09/2025 and S1 was observed patting C2’s hand, and one witness reported hearing the patting sound, which posed an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Linke Huang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/24/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Linke Huang
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 07-CC-20250924143731

FACILITY NAME:KIDANGO CESAR CHAVEZ EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
434417060
ADMINISTRATOR:JOSEFINA GARCIA MARQUEZFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:2000 KAMMERER AVENUETELEPHONE:
(408) 901-8296
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95116
CAPACITY:0CENSUS: 0DATE:
12/15/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:30 PM
MET WITH:Lizbeth VargasTIME COMPLETED:
04:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff scratched daycare child.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kate Huang conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver investigation findings regarding the above allegation. LPA met with the assistant Director, Lizbeth Vargas. and explained the purpose of the visit.

It was alleged that staff one (S1) scratched child one (C1).

On 09/18/2025, LPA conducted an unannounced case management visit and interviewed the assistant director and all four teachers from the classroom. During the course of the complaint investigation, LPA visited the facility on 09/24/2025 and 10/03/2025. LPA conducted follow-up interviews with the teachers from that classroom, including S1.

Based on interviews conducted, it was revealed that there was an incident on 09/16/2025 where S1 inappropriately interacted with C1, however, no staff observed S1 scratch C1 or any daycare child.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Linke Huang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2025
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 07-CC-20250924143731
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: KIDANGO CESAR CHAVEZ EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 434417060
VISIT DATE: 12/15/2025
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Based on the evidence gathered, the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning although, the above allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur.

No deficiencies were cited. Exit interview was conducted, where the report was reviewed and discussed with the assistant Director, Lizbeth Vargas. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Linke Huang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/15/2025
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