483010329-4-14-2026-01-CC-MAUN-DUBRPV-20260522131235

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 483010329
Report Date: 04/14/2026
Date Signed: 04/14/2026 12:53:46 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA ROSA CC RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/24/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Yang Yang

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 01-CC-20260224112151

FACILITY NAME:	DEBOSE-MCCREE, ANTHONY		FACILITY NUMBER:	483010329
ADMINISTRATOR:	DEBOSE-MCCREE, ANTHONY		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(510) 280-4737
CITY:	VALLEJO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94591
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	04/14/2026
		ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:59 AM
MET WITH:	Anthony Debose-McCree		TIME COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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-Staff did not provide adequate supervision, resulting in inappropriate contact between day care children
-Licensee denied a day care parent access to the facility

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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On April 14, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Y. Yang conducted a follow-up visit to the facility to present the findings of the complaint investigation. The LPA met with the facility’s licensee, Anthony Debose-Mcree. The initial investigation visit was conducted on February 24, 2026, with subsequent follow-up visits on March 6, 2026, and March 16, 2026. It was alleged that the licensee did not provide adequate supervision to children in care and denied authorized representatives access to the facility. Specifically, it was reported that on a specific date, due to a lack of supervision, child C1 was inappropriately touched in the genital area by another daycare child (child C2) during naptime. Additionally, it was alleged that on multiple occasions, child C1’s authorized representatives were not permitted to enter the facility during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup and were not provided an explanation for the denial of access.

During the LPA’s initial visit on February 24, 2026, the licensee, Anthony Debose-McRee, was interviewed regarding the allegations. The licensee denied the allegations and provided additional information regarding facility operations and the circumstances surrounding the allegations. The licensee stated that adequate supervision is maintained at all times when children are in care and that children are never left unattended. (Continued on LIC9099-C)

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Melchisedeck Augustin
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yang Yang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/14/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2026

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 01-CC-20260224112151

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA ROSA CC RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: DEBOSE-MCCREE, ANTHONY	FACILITY NUMBER: 483010329
	VISIT DATE: 04/14/2026

NARRATIVE

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The licensee stated that on the day of the alleged incident, three children were present at the facility. The children were napping in a designated nap room under the supervision of one staff member (S2), who was positioned at the entrance to maintain continuous visual supervision of that room and, when in use, the room across from it. The licensee reported that child C1 was placed at least one cot away from the other child involved in the allegation. Based on the distance between the children and the level of supervision, the licensee asserted that the alleged inappropriate touching would not have been possible.

The licensee further stated that during the two-week period C1 was enrolled at the facility, this was the only occasion on which C1 and C2 napped in the same room; on all other days, they slept in separate rooms. A written Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was submitted to the Department on February 17, 2026 by the licensee, notifying the Department of the allegations involving the facility.

The licensee reported that the facility operates in partnership with a Family Child Care Home (FCCH) managed by the licensee’s spouse, Sindy Lafages, which is located adjacent to this facility. The licensee explained that both operations function in coordination with one another and share staffing resources. As such, staff members may be assigned to or moved between the two locations as operational needs arise, including to support coverage, supervision, and daily program activities. The licensee further stated that the coordination between the two homes is intended to ensure continuity of care and efficient staffing support while maintaining appropriate supervision of children in care at all times.

Additionally, the licensee explained that his facility serves older preschool-age children who have “promoted” from Lafages' facility and are more developmentally independent and able to participate in structured preschool activities. The licensee indicated that the separation of age groups between the two homes allows each program to better tailor activities, routines, and staffing approaches to the developmental needs of the children enrolled.

The licensee stated that he has never denied any child’s authorized representative access to the childcare areas of the home. The licensee emphasized that authorized representatives are permitted to enter and observe the childcare environment at any time as needed. The licensee explained that drop-off and pick-up procedures are typically conducted at the main entrance of the home for reasons of convenience and efficiency. This practice is intended to streamline daily transitions and minimize disruption to children’s routines and program activities within the childcare setting. The licensee clarified that this procedure is not intended to restrict access to the facility. The licensee further stated that authorized representatives retain the right to enter the home and inspect the childcare areas at any time without prior notice during hours of operation, in accordance with licensing requirements. (Continued on LIC9099-C)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Melchisedeck Augustin
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yang Yang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/14/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Control Number 01-CC-20260224112151

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA ROSA CC RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: DEBOSE-MCCREE, ANTHONY	FACILITY NUMBER: 483010329
	VISIT DATE: 04/14/2026

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Throughout the investigation, LPA conducted observations and interviewed individuals familiar with the facility, including clients, staff members (S1–S7), and daycare children. These interviews did not yield any evidence to support the allegations. Additionally, during multiple visits to the facility, the LPA did not observe any violations of children’s personal rights or any deficiencies in supervision. The children were consistently observed to be in a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment with appropriate furnishings and equipment.

Based on available information, 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 determined to be unsubstantiated at this time. There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited. This report was reviewed and discussed with the licensee, Anthony Debose-McCree Appeal rights were provided. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Melchisedeck Augustin
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Yang Yang
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/14/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/14/2026

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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