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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422020
Report Date: 01/14/2026
Date Signed: 01/14/2026 01:25:24 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/27/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Diana Campos
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 52-CC-20251027083053
FACILITY NAME:LIL ANGELS CENTERS FOR EARLY EDUCATIONFACILITY NUMBER:
013422020
ADMINISTRATOR:CINDY RODRIGUEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1836 B STREETTELEPHONE:
(510) 581-9007
CITY:HAYWARDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94541
CAPACITY:48CENSUS: 25DATE:
01/14/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:55 AM
MET WITH:YakkelingTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff verbally abusing children in care by calling them derogatory names in Spanish.
Staff screaming/threatening children.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Diana Campos arrived unannounced to deliver the findings for the above allegations and met with office assistant Nancy Calvo, director Yakkeling Esquivel arrived shortly after. Present during this visit were 6 staff and 25 preschool children in care. During the course of the investigation interviews were conducted, and records were reviewed. Interviews indicated conflicting information regarding the above allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated at this time.
Exit interview conducted with Director Yakkeling Esquivel.

A Notice of Site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026
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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/27/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Diana Campos
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 52-CC-20251027083053

FACILITY NAME:LIL ANGELS CENTERS FOR EARLY EDUCATIONFACILITY NUMBER:
013422020
ADMINISTRATOR:CINDY RODRIGUEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1836 B STREETTELEPHONE:
(510) 581-9007
CITY:HAYWARDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94541
CAPACITY:48CENSUS: 25DATE:
01/14/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:55 AM
MET WITH:YakkelingTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Facility out of ratio.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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LPA Diana Campos arrived at the facility unannounced to deliver the findings of the above allegation and met with office assistant Nancy Calvo. Director Yakkeling Esquivel arrived shortly after LPA's arrival. Present today were 6 staff members and 25 preschool children in care. During the investigation, staff files and qualifications were reviewed. Review of records revealed that in one of the preschool classrooms, neither staff members supervising 12 children today had proof of being qualified teachers.
Based on LPA's observations, interviews which were conducted and record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division & Chapter Number (101216.3)), A Type A deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.
An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with Director Yakkeling Esquivel.
A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 52-CC-20251027083053
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: LIL ANGELS CENTERS FOR EARLY EDUCATION
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422020
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/14/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
01/15/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101216.3
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101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a)There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below...(b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance.
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Director shall submit proof of teacher qualifications for current staff or add a fully qualified teacher and ensure facility remains in ratio at all times by POC date 1/15/26.
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This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Review of records revealed that in one of the preschool classrooms, neither staff members supervising 12 children today had proof of being qualified teachers which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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The attached type A violation is cited today and must be corrected by the due date. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. All parents/guardians must sign an acknowledgement form of proof of receiving this report (LIC9224). The LIC 9224 must be placed in the child's file to be reviewed by licensing.
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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: Wynn Norona
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Diana Campos
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/14/2026
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