“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there are two adults resident in the studio, and did not complete their background checks, received criminal record and child abuse…”California CCLD inspector, Aug 13, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Nov 10, 2025Complaint investigationCriticalPersonal RightsCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Nov 12, 2025
Nov 5, 2024Other visitCriticalStandard 102370(d)(l)California: Type ACorrection due Nov 6, 2024
6findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit6with a plan or deadline only
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20261 visit · 3 recorded findings
Aug 13, 2026Inspection3 findings
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Critical
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there are two adults resident in the studio, and did not complete their background checks, received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee stated that both adults rent the studio from 4/2026 and has a rent agreement, Licensee provide copy to LPA. Licensee will talk with them today and make sure they complete their background check by within one week. Also, licensee stated they will not be present during the operation hours, until he obtained the required background clearances.
Standard 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 20, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376620613:2026-08-13:1596.871(c)(1)(A):1
Visit source ID
ca:376620613:2026-08-13:inspection
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Licensure Requirements
Serious
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, by not having a carbon monoxide in the facility at this time. which poses/posed 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
Licensee stated she used to have one in the facility, but it’s broken and she did not have another one at the facility at this time. Licensee stated she will install a new carbon monoxide detector meets the requirement and will submit the approval of correction to SD regional office by 8/17/2026.
Standard 1597.543 · Licensure Requirements
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376620613:2026-08-13:1597.543:1
Visit source ID
ca:376620613:2026-08-13:inspection
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Operation of A Family Child Care Home
Minor
Based on interview and record review, the Licensee did not ensure to conduct a disaster drill once every six months which poses a potential 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
Licensee stated she will make sure to conduct the disaster drill once every six months. Licensee will complete one and submitted approval to the regional office by 8/17/2026.
Standard 102417(g)(9)(A)1 · Operation of A Family Child Care Home
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376620613:2026-08-13:102417(g)(9)(A)1:1
Visit source ID
ca:376620613:2026-08-13:inspection
20251 visit · 1 recorded finding
Nov 10, 2025Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated1 finding
Personal Rights
Critical
Based on analyst interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as, by the licensee’s own admission, a child in care was placed in a high chair, on at least two occasions, to restrain her from hitting other children rather than using better, alternative methods which was an immediate risk to the child in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee states she will contact her CDA Coach Katia Solarzano to assist her in reseaching a caring for children with challenging behaviors class and once the class is chosen provide analyst with it on 11/12/25 as well as proof of registration in the class. Once class is chosen and reviewed by analyst, licensee will have one month from submission date to complete the training and send analyst a copy of her certificate to correct the deficiency.
Standard 102423(a)(4) · Personal Rights
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 12, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376620613:2025-11-10:102423(a)(4):1
Visit source ID
ca:376620613:2025-11-10:report
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in stating that she has not been conducting any type of drills since the pandemic started in 2020, which poses/posed 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
Provider Esperanza Martinez, stated that she will ensure to conduct a Fire drill with daycare children by the due date of 3/21/2022 and will email a copy of the fire drill log to the San Diego Child Care Regional Office (SDCCRO) as proof of correction.
Standard 102417(g)(9)(A) · Operation of A Family Child Care Home
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 21, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376620613:2022-03-17:102417(g)(9)(A):1
Visit source ID
ca:376620613:2022-03-17:inspection
Feb 3, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
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