“Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in playground structure had visible damage and deterioration at the seam/joint area.”California CCLD inspector, Feb 27, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in playground structure had visible damage and deterioration at the seam/joint area. The material, metal appears worn and separated, with exposed nails and splinters with dark discoloration and cracking present along with the structure appears to be leaning to the side, which may create a potential hazard due to sharp edges, exposed nails, splinters, structural damage and further deterioration. LPA Perry also observed the play structure to be all metal and was unable to determine the age-appropriateness of the structure due to no manufacture label not on the structure, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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LPA Perry obtained a declaration from director statating that the children will not be using the play structure until it is repaired and or replaced. Per facility director structure will be repaired in a safe manner and or replaced. Director will submit the correction by POC date to LPA via email.
Standard 101238(a) · Buildings and Grounds
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 27, 2026
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:198017089:2026-02-27:101238(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:198017089:2026-02-27:inspection
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a snack she was allergic to despite having Child#1's dietary needs posted in the classroom and the food preparation area. This is an immediete risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The Director stated that she has met with all the staff of the facility to ensure that children's special dietary needs are verified prior to providing meals and snacks at the facility. Additional training on this topic was also conducted for all staff from 08/29-09/01 per Director.
Standard 101227(7)(B)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 2, 2022
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Finding source ID
ca:198017089:2022-09-02:101227(7)(B):1
Visit source ID
ca:198017089:2022-09-02:report
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