“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were a trail of black ants on the shelves/cubbies adjacent to the front door of the classroom which poses a potential health, safety…”California CCLD inspector, Oct 6, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Schmaltz, Candace
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Capistrano Unified School District
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20261 visit · 2 recorded findings
Oct 6, 2026Inspection2 findings
Buildings and Grounds
Serious
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were a trail of black ants on the shelves/cubbies adjacent to the front door of the classroom which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Recorded plan of correction
Facility Representative, Candace Schmultz stated that the staff will clean the area more frequently and will put in a request for the custodian to manage the pest control. Candace will email LPA the copy of the work order request by due date.
Standard 101238(a)(1) · Buildings and Grounds
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 20, 2026
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Finding source ID
ca:304371095:2026-10-06:101238(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:304371095:2026-10-06:inspection
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Personnel Requirements
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Staff 1 (S1) had an EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification that expired 8/10/2026. Staff 2 (S2) had a CPR & First Aid certificate that expires 6/24/2028, but it does not have a sticker to indicate that is it approved by EMSA which poses a potential 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
Facility Representative, Candace Schmultz stated that they will take a CPR and First Aid course that is approved by EMSA and will send LPA a copy of the certificate by due date.
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