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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426217017
Report Date: 08/26/2026
Date Signed: 08/26/2026 02:04:11 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
07/23/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Bill-Brian Billones
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 17-CC-20260723085448
FACILITY NAME:RUBALCAVA FCC AKA RAISING LITTLE SEEDS CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426217017
ADMINISTRATOR:LEONOR PAZ DE RUBALCAVAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 478-2085
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93454
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 6DATE:
08/26/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:10 AM
MET WITH:Leonor Paz de RubalcavaTIME COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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Licensee not at home during operating hours.
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On August 26, 2026 at 11:10 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bill Billones arrived unannounced at above referenced Family Child Care Home (FCCH) to deliver findings for the above allegation submitted to the Department, which alleged the licensee is not at home during operating hours. LPA met with Licensee Leonor Paz de Rubalcava and explained the nature of the inspection. LPA observed the Licensee and two assistants providing care and supervision to six (6) children.

The investigation comprised of five unannounced inspections, including today’s visit. As part of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews with the Licensee, assistants, children, parent of children, including observations of the day care. LPA also reviewed the children’s roster, staff records, and the facility’s Guardian provider report. LPA notes that all adults present during the inspections were cleared and associated to the facility’s roster.

CONTINUED ON LIC 9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bill-Brian Billones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/26/2026
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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Control Number 17-CC-20260723085448
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: RUBALCAVA FCC AKA RAISING LITTLE SEEDS CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426217017
VISIT DATE: 08/26/2026
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LPA interviews revealed client satisfaction with the care and supervision provided by the day care. LPA observed the children were well cared for during the inspections. During today’s inspection, LPA obtained signed declarations from the Licensee and the two assistants present confirming their work schedule at the day care. Additionally, LPA notes the Licensee was available and present at the day during all unannounced inspections.

The evidence gathered during this investigation did not corroborate the above allegation.

Although the allegations may or may not have happened and/or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur; therefore, the allegations above are determined to be UNSUBSTANTIATED.

No deficiencies are being cited today.

An exit interview was conducted with the Licensee Leonor Paz de Rubalvaca.

Copies of the Appeal Rights and the Notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) were provided. The Notice of Site Visit must remain posted in a visible location for 30 consecutive days. Failure to comply with posting requirements will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bill-Brian Billones
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/26/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/26/2026
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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