“Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Child #1 was given Child #2's brest milk which poses an immidiate risk to the health and safety of children in care.”California CCLD inspector, Mar 11, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Feb 20, 2026Complaint investigationCriticalStaff-Infant RatioCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Feb 23, 2026
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20266 visits · 5 recorded findings
Apr 13, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Mar 11, 2026Other visit2 findings
Standard 101427(j)
Minor
LPA Perry did not observe infant bottles to be labed and dated during inspection as well as during the investigation it was setermined that bottles of child #1 and Child #2 were not dated, which poses a poential danger to the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The facility director will submit a declaration on ensuring that all bottles and breast milk containers brought from home are clearly labeled with the child’s name and date prior to being stored or served to the child, in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The facility director will review proper labeling, and storage procedures with all infant classroom staff to ensure staff verify that bottles are labeled before placing them in the refrigerator and prior to feeding a child. Director will have staff read and sign off on Title 22 regulation on Infant Care and Food Service. Staff will also be reminded to check labels before providing any bottle to a child. The facility will also send a written reminder to all infant program parents informing them that all breast milk and bottles must be labeled with the child’s name and date before being brought to the facility. Moving forward, the director or designated staff will conduct daily checks of the refrigerator to ensure that all bottles are properly labeled and stored appropriately. The facility will submit proof of staff training and parent notification to the Department by the POC date via email to LPA Perry. Brandi VanOosten Staicy Perry DATE: 03/11/2026 DATE: 03/11/2026 Page: 5 of 5
Standard 101427(j)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 20, 2026
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:198021636:2026-03-11:101427(j):1
Visit source ID
ca:198021636:2026-03-11:other
Personal Rights
Critical
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Child #1 was given Child #2's brest milk which poses an immidiate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The facility director will have a meeting with staff on personal rights. Director will have staff watch the CCLD video on the department’s website. Director stated she will conduct an all staff meeting to go over Personal Rights and provide LPA Perry with meeting agenda, along with staff signatures of those attended by POC date to LPA Perry. Brandi VanOosten Staicy Perry DATE: 03/11/2026 DATE: 03/11/2026 Page: 4 of 5 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754 FACILITY NUMBER: 198021636 VISIT DATE: 03/11/2026 DEFICIENCIES
Standard 101223(a)(3) · Personal Rights
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 12, 2026
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:198021636:2026-03-11:101223(a)(3):1
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ca:198021636:2026-03-11:other
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Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 finding
Lead Testing
Minor
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above facility has not gotten tested for lead which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Recorded plan of correction
Per Director and Owner stated that they will get in contact with the LEAD company and provide LPA Perry with results by POC date to LPA Perry.
Standard 1597.16(a)(1) · Lead Testing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 3, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198021636:2026-03-11:1597.16(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:198021636:2026-03-11:other
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Feb 20, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated1 finding
Standard 101416.5(b)
Critical
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff discloures, S#4, S#5 S#6 and S# 7, stating that they have been over ratio on 2 seperate occasions in the month of January 2026, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Per owner Sheela, schedule adjustments have been made to ensure ratio compliance. Director will review ratios with staff during a staff training and provide LPA Perry with signatures of staff who attened the meeting along with an understanding from each staff about ratios by POC date to LPA Perry via email.
Standard 101416.5(b)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 23, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198021636:2026-02-20:101416.5(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:198021636:2026-02-20:other
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Feb 13, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Feb 5, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 1596.871(C)(1)(a)
Critical
Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.
This requirement is not met as based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above S#1 and S#2 did not have criminal record clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Per owner S#1 and S#2 leave the facility immediately and reminded the Director that staff must have criminal record clearance in order to return. Once criminal record has been cleared, Director will send proof to LPA via email. Brandi VanOosten Staicy Perry DATE: 02/05/2026 DATE: 02/05/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 1596.871(C)(1)(a)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 6, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198021636:2026-02-05:1596.871(C)(1)(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:198021636:2026-02-05:other
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