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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334812078
Report Date: 05/17/2024
Date Signed: 05/17/2024 03:56:23 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
03/11/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Lorena Valenzuela
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 10-CC-20240311150147
FACILITY NAME:BARAJAS FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334812078
ADMINISTRATOR:BARAJAS, SONIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 398-4627
CITY:COACHELLASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92236
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 5DATE:
05/17/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:20 PM
MET WITH:Sonia BarajasTIME COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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Child sustained unexplained injuries
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On May 17, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorena Valenzuela conducted an unannounced visit and met with Licensee, Sonia Barajas to deliver the findings of the above allegation.
On March 20, 2024, LPA Lorena Valenzuela conducted a health and safety inspection of the facility, and no immediate concerns were noted. Copies of children’s roster, and other facility documents were obtained. Interviews were conducted with licensee, two assistants, and four parents/authorized representatives, and another relevant party.
On March 11, 2024, the Department received information that child sustained unexplained injuries while in care. It was reported children in care had unexplained injuries that may have occurred in the backyard while playing.
Confidential interviews revealed children have sustained injuries such as scratches while in care, however, it was revealed licensee has advised parents/authorized representatives of how the injuries occurred, in a timley manner. Additional interviews revealed, other children sustained injuries and it was not clear how the child sustained injuries.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorena Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 10-CC-20240311150147
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: BARAJAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334812078
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2024
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Based on interviews and records review, the allegation child sustained unexplained injuries while in care, may have occurred, however is not supported or proven by evidence. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated at this time. A copy of this report, appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided to licensee, Sonia Barajas.
The Notice of Site Visit was posted by the licensee prior to LPA leaving the facility and the licensee was reminded this notice must be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorena Valenzuela
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2024
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