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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153911592
Report Date: 05/30/2025
Date Signed: 05/30/2025 01:45:06 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
04/30/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Christopher Burnias
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 57-CC-20250430162410
FACILITY NAME:MORRIS-MOSSMAN, CANDICE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153911592
ADMINISTRATOR:MORRIS-MOSSMAN, CANDICEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 487-6623
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93313
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 11DATE:
05/30/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Candice Morris-MossmanTIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Behavior of an adult in the home poses a risk to day care children
Licensee did not ensure firearms were properly stored
Licensee did not ensure ammunition was properly stored
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 05/30/2025, An unannounced complaint inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Christopher Burnias and Nohemi Sanchez. LPA met with Licensee, Candice Morris-Mossman. LPA toured the facility and census was taken. The purpose of today's inspection is to deliver findings for the above allegations.

During the complaint investigation LPA completed thorough interviews with Licensee, staff, law enforcement, and reviewed documents provided by the Licensee and law enforcement.
An investigation report submitted by law enforcement revealed that an inspection was conducted by law enforcement officers at the home to which firearms and ammunition were observed to be stored in an unsecure manner.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Burnias
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 57-CC-20250430162410
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: MORRIS-MOSSMAN, CANDICE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153911592
VISIT DATE: 05/30/2025
NARRATIVE
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Based on information obtained by interviews, and through report review, it was revealed that firearms and ammunition were not locked and stored securely or separately and that the firearms were located in a closet inside an accessible upstairs bedroom where the door to the room was open and unlocked.
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that an adult resident in the home was not authorized to possess firearms, stored firearms in the home, and did not surrender the firearms as requested by law enforcement. Licensee stated in an interview with LPA, that they had no knowledge of the firearms being inside the home, however based on information obtained by other interviews, document review, and statements provided to law enforcement it was determined that the Licensee did indeed have knowledge of some of the firearms stored inside the home. It has been determined that Licensee provided statements that were inconsistent and contradicting.

Based on review of the investigation report provided by law enforcement, the preponderance of evidence has been met, that the behavior of an adult in the home poses a risk to day care children, that Licensee did not ensure firearms were properly stored, and that Licensee did not ensure ammunition was properly stored. Therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

Per Title 22 Division 12 Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations the following deficiencies are being cited (see attached pages) and a Civil Penalty of $500.00 has been assessed for accessible firearms and ammunition.

LPA Burnias informed licensee Candice Morris-Mossman that this report dated 05/30/2025 documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Burnias informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/30/2025 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Licensee was provided appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Burnias
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2025
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Control Number 57-CC-20250430162410
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: MORRIS-MOSSMAN, CANDICE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153911592
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/30/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
06/02/2025
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)(A)
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“Storage areas for…firearms and other dangerous weapons shall be locked.”

Based on observations made by law enforcement, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above.
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Licensee verified that all firearms and ammunition have been removed from the home. Licensee is to review the regulations and provide a written statement that they understand the regulation and will ensure compliance of licensing requirements.
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Upon inspection of the home, law enforcement observed accessible firearms and ammunition not locked, secured, or stored separately. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
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Type A
06/02/2025
Section Cited
HSC
1596.885(c)
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“Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility”
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Licensee verified that all firearms and ammunition have been removed from the home. Licensee is to review Health and Safety Code and provide a written statement that they understand the regulation and will ensure compliance of licensing requirements.
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Based on interviews and document review, Licensee was aware of firearms inside the home and that an adult resident of the home was not allowed to possess firearms. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children 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: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Burnias
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/30/2025
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