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Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566206746
Report Date: 08/27/2025
Date Signed: 08/27/2025 01:38:52 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
06/11/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Laura Carone
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20250611165050
FACILITY NAME:GUTIERREZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
566206746
ADMINISTRATOR:MARIA GUTIERREZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 336-9215
CITY:OXNARDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93033
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 2DATE:
08/27/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:25 PM
MET WITH:Maria GutierrezTIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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Uncleared adults interacting with day care children
Drugs are being distributed in day care
Licensee's conduct is inimical to children's safety
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On August 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Laura Carone conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude complaint investigation for the above allegations. LPA met with Licensee, Maria Gutierrez and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA conducted a tour of the facility inside and outside with Licensee. LPA observed a total of 2 children under the care and supervision of Licensee. Assistant was picking up children from school. Assistant arrived with 8 children during visit.

LPA visited facility on 01/13/2025, 04/02/2025, and 07/02/2025 and found no evidence of allegations. LPA reviewed associated adults with Licensee, so the allegation of "Uncleared adults interacting with day care children." was found to be unsubstantiated. Parents interviewed stated that they are happy with the care and supervision their children receive at the child care. Most parents have children that have been attending for years. Parents had many compliments to share with LPA. There was no evidence of allegations "Drugs are being distributed in day care." and "Licensee's conduct is inimical to children's
CONTINUED ON LIC9099C









Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Carone
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 17-CC-20250611165050
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: GUTIERREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566206746
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2025
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safety." Licensee has been operating child care since 02/25/2000. Licensee stated that she has been having some disputes with a family member that has threatened close her child care. Licensee has called the Police to escort aggressive family member off her property.

Although this allegation may have occurred, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore, the allegations listed above is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED, Appeal rights given LIC9058.

No deficiencies cited. Notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) will be posted. The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.


Exit interview conducted with Licensee, Maria Gutierrez and a copy was given.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Carone
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2025
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