376700984-9-24-2026-10-CC-DMUN-DYFVRJ-20261001164002

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376700984
Report Date: 09/24/2026
Date Signed: 09/24/2026 03:00:08 PM

Unsubstantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 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
09/18/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Tricia Danielson

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 10-CC-20260918145101

FACILITY NAME:	FRIENDLY CHILDRENS GARDEN PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376700984
ADMINISTRATOR:	CLAUDIA GARCIA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1836 DIXIE STREET		TELEPHONE:	(760) 722-1626
CITY:	OCEANSIDE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92054
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/24/2026
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:50 PM
MET WITH:	Claudia Garcia, Director		TIME COMPLETED:	02:15 PM

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Staff served food to children that did not meet the necessary quality or quantity standards to meet their needs

INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tricia Danielson arrived unannouced to the facility to initiate an investigation into the allegation listed above. LPA met wit Director Claudia Garcia and explained the purpose of the visit. At the time of today's visit, the preschool had 2 children enrolled but none were present. Per Director Garcia, the 2 children enrolled only attend intermittently.
During today's visit, LPA toured the facility including the kitchen food prep and storage area. LPA observed an adequate supply of nutritious foods including but not limited to multiple gallons of fresh milk, cheeses, several varieties of fruits and vegetables, tortillas, taquitos, and corn dogs. Director Garcia reported the facility is part of the food program and all food purchased must meet requirements for nutrition and quantities.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with and provided to Director Castaneda. Appeal Rights were also discussed and provided. An LIC 9213- Notice of Site Visit was also issued and must remain posted near the main entrance for 30 days. Non-compliance with posting will result in a $100 fine. This report must be accessible to the public for three years.

Unsubstantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tricia Danielson
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/24/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2026

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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