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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 393621368
Report Date: 01/09/2026
Date Signed: 01/09/2026 11:58:14 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. 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
01/06/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Lauren Scott
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 53-CC-20260106165355
FACILITY NAME:RUIZ, TRICIAFACILITY NUMBER:
393621368
ADMINISTRATOR:RUIZ, TRICIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(408) 394-4302
CITY:LATHROPSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95330
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 17DATE:
01/09/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:15 AM
MET WITH:licensee, Tricia RuizTIME COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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Facility is operating over capacity
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lauren Scott met with Licensee, Tricia Ruiz to open the complaint investigation regarding the above allegation. At the time of the inspection, LPA also was able to close the complaint. All adults presents had valid background clearances.

It was alleged that facility was operating over capacity. Upon arrival, LPA observed 17 children in care, with licensee and 4 assistants.

Based on observations, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Title 22 regulations are being cited on the attached 9099-D page.
An exit interview was conducted with the licensee. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC9099C...
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lauren Scott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 53-CC-20260106165355
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: RUIZ, TRICIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 393621368
VISIT DATE: 01/09/2026
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LPA Scott informed licensee, Tricia Ruiz, that this report dated 11/9/26 documents one Type A citation Type A citation, which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Scott informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated, 1/9/26, that documents any Type A citations 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lauren Scott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2026
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Control Number 53-CC-20260106165355
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

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

FACILITY NAME: RUIZ, TRICIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 393621368
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/09/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
01/12/2026
Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(a)
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102416.5(a) The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time.

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Based on observations, LPA determined facility was operating out license capacity, which posed an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to 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: Chayntel Hunter
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lauren Scott
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/09/2026
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