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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216760
Report Date: 01/15/2025
Date Signed: 01/17/2025 04:11:33 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/16/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Joaquin Mendez
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20241016193256
FACILITY NAME:RAMIREZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216760
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 3DATE:
01/15/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
03:50 PM
MET WITH:Beatriz Estrada-RamirezTIME COMPLETED:
04:50 PM
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1) Licensee prohibit children from using the restroom resulting in children soiling themselves.
2) Licensee covered crying child's mouth.
3) Licensee scolded children.
4) Licensee threatened children.
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This report is amended per LPM on 1/17/2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joaquin Mendez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of delivering the findings of an investigation into the above mentioned allegations. LPA met with Licensee Beatriz Ramirez. The purpose of the visit was discussed and a tour of the facility was conducted. There were 3 children in care and the licensee's spouse at the time of the inspection. All three children were the licensee's own children. LPA did not observe any toxic chemicals or hazardous materials which could pose harm to children in care.

CCLD received a complaint regarding several allegations as noted above. The investigation was conducted by LPA Mendez. After licensee, parent, and children interviews and additionally, observations made during today and previous inspections. It was found that these allegations are unsubstantiated.

Continued on LIC9909C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2025
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 17-CC-20241016193256
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA BARBARA CC RO, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: RAMIREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216760
VISIT DATE: 01/15/2025
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Parent interviews did not corroborate that any child had been prohibited from using the restroom, scolded or impeded of their personal rights nor threatened. Licensee denies causing any threats or harm to any child. 

Although the allegation 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 the allegations are UNSUBSTATIATED.

No deficiencies were cited for today. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Appeal Rights were provided report was reviewed. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Beatriz Ramirez
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joaquin Mendez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/15/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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