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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426216264
Report Date: 07/10/2026
Date Signed: 07/13/2026 02:50:07 PM

Substantiated


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
07/02/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Brian Fung
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20260702142931
FACILITY NAME:FONSECA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426216264
ADMINISTRATOR:YADIRA FONSECAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 757-1067
CITY:LOMPOCSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93436
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 0DATE:
07/10/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
07:25 PM
MET WITH:Yadira FonsecaTIME COMPLETED:
07:55 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Conduct Inimical- Licensee has engaged in criminal / unlawful activity.
Reporting Requirements- Search warrant was served during daycare operating hours.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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* This report has been amended to reflect the correct date of 07/10/2026 on the signature dates at the bottom of the report and to document inspection was a TeleVisit*

A Tele-visit via licensee's cell phone and LPAs work cell phone inspection was conducted today by Regional Manager (RM) Adriana Hernandez and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Fung for the purpose of delivering findings on the complaint investigation related to alleged Conduct Inimical and Reporting Requirements. Upon arrival LPA met with Licensee Yadira Fonseca and the nature of the inspection was discussed. There were no daycare children present, however, licensee’s three (3) minor children were present.

LPA and RM with the assistance of Investigation Branch (IB), concluded the complaint investigation. The investigation included IB observations, police record reviews, and IB interview with Licensee.

On July 2, 2026, the Department received a complaint that licensee, Yadira Fonseca, engaged in criminal/ unlawful activity and that a search warrant was served at the facility on June 25, 2026, that the licensee failed to report.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Fung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 17-CC-20260702142931
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: FONSECA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216264
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2026
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Police records obtained revealed licensee was pulled over by local police on or around June 15, 2026, at the facility in the driveway. Licensee was questioned about the whereabouts of her minor son (Child #1 (C1)). Licensee denied knowing his whereabouts however, a search warrant was conducted on June 25, 2026, while children were present and evidence obtained indicated that Licensee had known of C1s whereabouts on June 15, 2026. Licensee did not report the unusual incident of the search warrant being served at the facility to the Department.

Furthermore, on July 7, 2026, Yadira was arrested and local law enforcement conducted a full search of the facility. The search uncovered accessible drug paraphernalia, ammunition, and a firearm hidden in a clothes hamper. No child care children were present at the time however, licensee’s three (3) minor children were present.
During IB interview on July 7, 2026, Licensee denied knowing of any drug paraphernalia or guns in the facility and denied knowing where C1 resides. It is to be noted that Adult #1 (A1), whom licensee denies resides at the facility but has a criminal record clearance and/or exemption to be present, was arrested at the facility on this date as well.

Based documentation and police records obtained, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

A Confidential Names list (LIC811) was provided during this inspection.

A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and must also be provided to newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care.

The Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports form number LIC9224, shall be signed by the authorized representative and kept in each of the children’s records. Web site address to obtain forms, review quarterly updates, review Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes is: www.ccld.ca.gov.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Fung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2026
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Control Number 17-CC-20260702142931
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: FONSECA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216264
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
07/10/2026
Section Cited
HSC
1596.885(c)
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Conduct Inimical HSC 1596.885(c) - The department may deny an application for or suspend or revoke any license, registration, or special permit issued under this act upon any of the following grounds and in the manner provided in this act: (c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state.
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Temporary Suspension Order will be served to Licensee.
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This requirement is not met as evidence by: Licensee provided false information to law enforcement regarding the whereabouts of C1 on 6/15/26, despite evidence obtained during a search warrant at the facility on 6/25/26, indicating she had knowledge of C1 location. On 7/7/26, during a separate search warrant at the facility, a firearm, ammunition and drug paraphernalia were found while licensee’s three (3) minor children were present. On this date licensee was arrested.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Fung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2026
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Control Number 17-CC-20260702142931
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: FONSECA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216264
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/10/2026
Section Cited
CCR
102416.2(a)(3)(c)
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Reporting Requirements 102416.2 (a)(3)(c) - (a) The licensee shall report the following information the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next business day and during normal working hours (8am to 5pm). (3) Health and Safety Code Section 1597.467(b)(1) provides in part: (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child."
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This requirement is not met as evidence by: On 6/25/26, a search warrant was served at the facility and there were children present. Licensee failed to report this unusual incident to Community Care Licensing.
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Fung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2026
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Control Number 17-CC-20260702142931
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: FONSECA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426216264
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2026
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Notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) and a copy of this licensing report with citations have been posted in a visible location for the authorized representatives of children. The Notice and reports shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.

Exit interview conducted with Licensee Yadira Fonseca. A copy of the Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 01/16) were given and explained. Licensee’s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

It is to be noted that the criminal investigation for Licensee, C1, and A1 is open and pending with our Investigations Bureau and local law enforcement. Therefore, should additional information become available in the future, this investigation may be reopened and may lead to further citations and/or a referral for a civil penalty determination. The following deficiencies are being cited in accordance to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Please refer to LIC9099D for documentation of deficiencies cited:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susana Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brian Fung
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2026
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