1 critical finding across 6 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jul 14, 2026. Latest visit Aug 18, 2026, no findings.
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Jul 14, 2026Complaint investigationCriticalStandard 101209(a)(1)California: Type ACorrection due Jul 15, 2026
“Based on observation and interview, the facility representative did not comply with the section cited above.”California CCLD inspector, Jul 14, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
1finding in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit1with a plan or deadline only
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First Christian Reformed Church of Artesia
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Based on observation and interview, the facility representative did not comply with the section cited above. LPA J. Culbert observed children unsupervised in a classroom and a witness stated that staff “send child[ren] to the bathroom alone" This is an immediate safety risk to persons in care.
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Per facility representative, they will conduct a training with staff to ensure that all staff know that children are to be observed at all times. The training will be documented and the documentation will be signed by each staff. Per facility representative, they will email it to LPA J.Culbert by POC date.
Standard 101209(a)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 15, 2026
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:198005332:2026-07-14:101209(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:198005332:2026-07-14:report
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