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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 023621287
Report Date: 10/28/2025
Date Signed: 10/28/2025 05:39:04 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/23/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Loraine Perez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 03-CC-20251023143918
FACILITY NAME:ALPINE EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
023621287
ADMINISTRATOR:BELLOTTI, SARAHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:100 FOOTHILL ROADTELEPHONE:
(530) 694-2230
CITY:MARKLEEVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96120
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 5DATE:
10/28/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Hannah BonanoTIME COMPLETED:
05:45 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff do not prevent a daycare child from hurting other daycare children
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loraine Perez met with Facility Representative, Hannah Bonano, for the purpose of conducting an unannounced complaint investigation inspection pertaining to the above allegation. The purpose of today's inspection was explained to Director
During today's inspection, LPA conducted interviews, observed care, and obtained relevant documentation.
Witness statements, and document reviews failed to corroborate the allegations. Center has implemented changes to the program to ensure the safety of children in care. It was revealed in interviews that requests for more staff training has been made to manage challenging behaviors.
Although the allegation may have happened, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegation; therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative, Hannah Bonano. Appeal rights were provided. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loraine Perez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2025
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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/23/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Loraine Perez
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 03-CC-20251023143918

FACILITY NAME:ALPINE EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
023621287
ADMINISTRATOR:BELLOTTI, SARAHFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:100 FOOTHILL ROADTELEPHONE:
(530) 694-2230
CITY:MARKLEEVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96120
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 5DATE:
10/28/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Hannah BonanoTIME COMPLETED:
05:45 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Licensee does not ensure the facility has a qualified director
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loraine Perez met with Facility Representative, Hannah Bonana, for the purpose of conducting an unannounced complaint investigation inspection pertaining to the above allegation. The purpose of today's inspection was explained to Director
During today's inspection, LPA conducted interviews, observed care, and obtained relevant documentation.
Based on interview, and record review, the facility’s Director does not meet the qualifications at the time of inspection for the Director role. Director is in the process of completing requirements.
The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are SUBSTANTIATED.
Title 22 deficiencies are being cited on LIC 9099D. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative, Hannah Bonano. Appeal rights were provided. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loraine Perez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 03-CC-20251023143918
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: ALPINE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 023621287
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/28/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
11/21/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101215.1(b)
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All child care centers shall have a director.

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LPA received a partial director packet at the time of inspection. Director stated she shall email LPA once Director permit application is submitted then director permit certificate once approved.
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Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, the director has not met the requirements for director role which is a potential risk to the health and safety and personal rights of persons 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: Amanda Blesi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loraine Perez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/28/2025
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