“Based on interview, S2 saw S1 hold C2’s wrists & use S1’s knees on C2’s legs to get C2 to sleep.”California CCLD inspector, Apr 17, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Nov 15, 2023InspectionCriticalBuildings and GroundsCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Nov 15, 2023
Apr 17, 2026InspectionMinorSign-in and sign-out not keptCalifornia: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision · Type BCorrection due May 15, 2026
6findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit6with a plan or deadline only
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Based on interview, S2 saw S1 hold C2’s wrists & use S1’s knees on C2’s legs to get C2 to sleep. A1 saw S1 hold down C1 w/both S1’s hands to get C1 to sleep. This poses an immediate danger to the health & safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
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FR to give the LIC9224 & complaint report to parents/authorized representatives
FR to do in-service/training with staff by 04/20/2026
FR to adjust staff schedules
Standard 101223(a)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 21, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304270541:2026-04-17:101223(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:304270541:2026-04-17:other
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Apr 17, 2026Inspection1 finding
Standard 101229(a)(1)
Minor
Based on staff interviews and LPA observation, S2 admitted to not knowing C1 was in the outdoor playground alone. S2 & S5 witnessed C1 alone in the outdoor playground. This poses a potential risk to the safety of the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
FR will make staff schedule changes.
FR will have a plan with appropriate alternatives to children who do not nap.
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 15, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304270541:2026-04-24:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:304270541:2026-04-24:other
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