“Based on record review, 10 out of 12 staff reviewed had expired mandated reporter training.”California CCLD inspector, Jun 10, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
Sep 17, 2026InspectionCitedPersonnel RecordsCalifornia: Correction due Nov 18, 2026
3findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit3with 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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Van Ornum, Michele
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Creative Minds Learning Center, LLC
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Feb 10, 2022Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
1 finding
Standard 1596.857(a)
Minor
This requirement was not met as evidenced of staff interviews. Staff acknowledged that parents were denied entry into the building to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
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Recorded plan of correction
On 12/3/2021, Director provided written notice to parents that they may enter the center during normal operating hours with the requirement that parents wear face coverings, sanitize their hands and requested parents do not enter the building if they have been exposed to COVID-19 or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (fever, stuffy nose, body aches etc).
DEFICIENCY CLEARED
Standard 1596.857(a)
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Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 10, 2022
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Finding source ID
ca:103808678:2022-02-10:1596.857(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:103808678:2022-02-10:report
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