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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 566208256
Report Date: 10/30/2025
Date Signed: 10/30/2025 11:59:28 AM

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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
08/21/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Laura Carone
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20250821093949
FACILITY NAME:CROWTHER FCC AKA SAFETY CARE FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
566208256
ADMINISTRATOR:CRISTINA CROWTHERFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 304-9688
CITY:SIMI VALLEYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93065
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 9DATE:
10/30/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Cristina CrowtherTIME COMPLETED:
12:10 PM
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Daycare children were restrained at the facility
Licensee did not ensure that proper supervision was provided to children in care
Licensee did not ensure that the child's diapering care needs were met at the facility
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On October 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Laura Carone and Brian Fung conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude a complaint investigation. LPAs met with Licensee Cristina Crowther and explained the purpose of the visit. Licensee and assistant were caring for 9 children at the time of the inspection.

LPAs conducted an inspection on August 28, 2025 and today, October 30, 2025 and interviewed parents. Parents stated they were happy with the care and supervision their children receive at the child care. Most children have been attending child care for a long period of time. Parents expressed they recommend and have recommended the child care to other families. LPAs observed licensee and assistant present and caring for the children. Parents were satisfied with the diaper changes at the child care. LPAs observed licensee and assistant conducting diaper checks. LPAs did not observe infants restrained or confined in any equipment. During today's inspection, all infant equipment was stored on one side of the playroom. All the
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Carone
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2025
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-20250821093949
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: CROWTHER FCC AKA SAFETY CARE FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 566208256
VISIT DATE: 10/30/2025
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children were at the table sitting on chairs engaged in an activity.

Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

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. Appeal rights LIC9058 given. Exit interview conducted with Licensee, Cristina Crowther. The report was reviewed and a copy was given.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Carone
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/30/2025
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