“Interviewees reported that Staff #1 used a toy bell to strike an infant in the face and pushed a table while an infant was behind it, causing the infant’s head to hit the wall.”California CCLD inspector, Jan 26, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Dec 12, 2024Complaint investigationCriticalSign-in and sign-out not keptCalifornia: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision · Type ACorrection due Dec 12, 2024
5findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit5with a plan or deadline only
1 citation is awaiting report review, so its type is not yet counted above. Everything above is quoted or counted from California CCLD records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.
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20265 visits · 3 recorded findings
Oct 29, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Jun 24, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Feb 17, 2026Other visit2 findings
Standard 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Serious
During file review Staff #5 and #1 were fingerprinted but was not transferred to the facility. This poses a potential threat to the health and safety or personal rights to persons in care.
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Recorded plan of correction
Per Interim Director, Staff #1 and #5 will submit transfer paperwork and submit a copy to CCLD. Per Director will submit a written statement stating that regulation was read and understood and send to CCLD office by POC due date 02/18/2026 Scott Herring Anita Tristan DATE: 02/17/2026 DATE: 02/17/2026 Page: 4 of 5 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710 FACILITY NUMBER: 153808748 VISIT DATE: 02/17/2026 DEFICIENCIES
Standard 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 18, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:153808748:2026-02-17:1596.871(c)(1)(A):1
Visit source ID
ca:153808748:2026-02-17:other
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Standard 101229.1(b)
Minor
Based on record review, six out of the 15 children in care were not signed in. 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
Per Interim Director staff make sure that parent is signing in/out daily. Director to conduct a meeting and submit agenda and sign in sheet of staff that attended. Will also submit 2 weeks of proof of sign in/out sheets to LPA POC due date 03/03/2026. Luisa Gavoutian Anita Tristan DATE: 02/17/2026 DATE: 02/17/2026 Page: 5 of 5
Standard 101229.1(b)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 3, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:153808748:2026-02-17:101229.1(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:153808748:2026-02-17:other
Jan 26, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated1 finding
Standard 101223(a)(3)
Critical
Interviewees reported that Staff #1 used a toy bell to strike an infant in the face and pushed a table while an infant was behind it, causing the infant’s head to hit the wall. Additionally, during classroom observations, LPAs Xona Xayavong and Valentin Hernandez observed Staff #1 (S1) grab Child #1’s (C1) left forearm and pull C1 into a seated position in a chair in a rough manner. LPAs then observed S1 sit next to C1 and physically prevent C1 from standing up. Furthermore, interviewees revealed that S1 would grab infants by the triceps and squeeze when they tried to run away during transitions between different areas of the facility. Interviewees also reported that S1 pinches infants on the forearm when they attempt to get up during lunch. This poses a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Effective immediately, the licensee shall ensure that no staff member uses corporal or unusual punishment. The licensee will provide a copy of the detailed Personal Rights training agenda along with attendance records. The licensee will also submit a written protocol outlining the implementation of increased supervision and monitoring of staff interactions with children to ensure compliance. Ongoing monitoring shall be documented and made available for review as needed. All documentation must be submitted to the Fresno South Child Care Regional Office no later than February 09, 2026.
Standard 101223(a)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 26, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:153808748:2026-01-26:101223(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:153808748:2026-01-26:report
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Jan 15, 2026Other visit
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20251 visit · 1 recorded finding
Dec 17, 2025Inspection1 finding
Standard 101223(a)(1)
Severity N/A
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Correction due Dec 17, 2025. No state verification date is shown.
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