Yadira Espinoza Family Child Care

Unsubstantiated · No longer on the state’s site as of October 1, 2026

ALLEGATION(S): - Licensee encouraging a child to hit other children in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.R. conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver findings and close complaint. LPA met with Licensee Yadira Espinoza and explained purpose of visit. Licensee had six children in care (two infants and one preschool child and her three minor children). A seventh child arrived shortly after LPA's arrival. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted and pertinent documents and other evidence received were reviewed. Based on evidence received, LPA did not see an instance where the Licensee encouraged a child to hit other children in care. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is closed as UNSUBSTANTIATED. This report was reviewed and discussed with Licensee Yadira Espinoza. A copy of report was provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

Unsubstantiated · No longer on the state’s site as of October 1, 2026

ALLEGATION(S): - Child sustained an unexplained injury while in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.R. conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver findings and close complaint. LPA met with Licensee Yadira Espinoza and explained purpose of visit. Licensee had six children in care (two infants and one preschool child and her three minor children). A seventh child arrived shortly after LPA's arrival. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted and pertinent documents and other evidence received were reviewed. Per review of outdoor video camera recording of incident in question, camera angle does not show if Child C1 got injured underneath the awning of house while playing outside. Child is seen sitting and leaning forward to get up and is heard crying in the video. Child appears to stop crying when Licensee picked child up. Child did not appear to have an injury at time of video. Per interview with Licensee, Licensee stated child didn't appear to be injured when she picked child up. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore, the allegation is closed as UNSUBSTANTIATED. This report was reviewed and discussed with Licensee Yadira Espinoza. A copy of report was provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

Substantiated · No longer on the state’s site as of October 1, 2026

ALLEGATION(S): - Two infants were left unattended in a pack and play. - Licensee is using parts of her home for daycare that are not approved. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.R. conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver findings and close complaint. LPA met with Licensee Yadira Espinoza and explained purpose of visit. Licensee had six children in care (two infants and one preschool child and her three minor children). A seventh child arrived shortly after LPA's arrival. During the course of the investigation, physical plant tour and interviews were conducted and pertinent documents and other evidence were reviewed. It was found based on information provided, two infants, Child C1 and C2, were inside one pack and play together both crying while Staff S1 was recording children. Although the infants were not left unattended with Staff S1 present, both infants should be in separate pack and plays. It was also found on date video was taken, Licensee was only operating in the lower level of her home and children should not be in an off-limit area nor a separate level of home from Licensee. (Continued on LIC 9099C) Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 102423(a)(4) · Type A

Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include: (4) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, including, but not limited to: interference with eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on audio and video recordings, Licensee failed to ensure children in care were free from unusual punishment and intimidation, threat, and ridicule. Children appeared to be isolated as discipline and Licensee appeared to be yelling at children in care which poses an immediate risk to the personal rights of children in care.

Request Denied