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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197700694
Report Date: 09/08/2025
Date Signed: 09/08/2025 04:21:00 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/13/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Annelise Villa
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 12-CC-20250613123536
FACILITY NAME:LOMELI FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197700694
ADMINISTRATOR:DENISE & HERIBERTO LOMELIFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 886-3999
CITY:PALMDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93551
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 10DATE:
09/08/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
03:01 PM
MET WITH:Denise Lomeli, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
03:02 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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1. Personal Rights - Licensee hit child #1 on the bottom of his feet
2. Personal Rights - Licensee's daughter pulled child #1's hair
3. Personal Rights - Licensee would pushed child #2 and child #3 and instruct other children to hit them
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On September 8, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Annelise Villa concluded the investigation and delivered findings related to the allegations above. LPA disclosed the purpose of the investigation and was granted entry into the facility by licensee Denise Lomeli. A tour of the facility was conducted, and LPA verified a census of 10 daycare children, along with the licensees.

The investigation consisted of interviews with director, staff members, children, and other complaint relevant parties including the review of supportive documentation and observations. Allegation #1 states Licensee hit child #1 on the bottom of his feet. Licensee denies ever hitting children in any cacpity. LPA interviewed children and staff regarding the allegation and found no statements made to corroborate this allegation, therefore, the allegations have been found unsubstantiated.

Please see LIC9099-C for continuation page.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Annelise Villa
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2025
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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Control Number 12-CC-20250613123536
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: LOMELI FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197700694
VISIT DATE: 09/08/2025
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Allegation #2 stated Licensee's daughter pulled child #1's hair. Interviews with relevant complaint parties revealed conflicting statements and the allegation could not be corroborated. Therefore, the allegation has been found unsubstantiated. Licensee denies the allegations and stated her daughter was never alone with children and no punishments are given to daycare children.

Allegation #3 stated Licensee would pushed child #2 and child #3 and instruct other children to hit them. LPA conducted interviews with children revealed conflicting statements. Licensee denies ever instructing children to harm others. Licensee also denies pushing children in any way. The allegation could not be corroborated. Therefore, the allegations have been found unsubstantiated.

At this time, it is determined that although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur, therefore at this time the above allegation is unsubstantiated. No deficiency given at this time.

Exit interview was conducted with Denise Lomeli. The licensee was provided a copy of the appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these forms.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Annelise Villa
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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