1 minor finding across 2 visits. Latest visit Apr 28, 2026, no findings.
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Mar 26, 2025InspectionMinorLead TestingCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Apr 18, 2025
“Based on observation, interview, and record review, The licensee did not comply with the section cited above.”California CCLD inspector, Mar 26, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
1finding in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit1with a plan or deadline only
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Joseph, Portia
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Diocese of Orange
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Based on interview and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of one children's roster, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Per the director, the facility did not have a roster at the time of inspection. Director stated they would have to prepare one on the spot. The LPA provided a blank copy of the LIC9040.
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The director stated she would create a roster and send it to the LPA via email by the due date. Email provided.
Standard 1596.841
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 23, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304370611:2023-09-22:1596.841:1
Visit source ID
ca:304370611:2023-09-22:inspection
Criminal Record Clearance
Critical
Based on interviews conducted with the director, S3, and S1 and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one staff, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Cynthia Castillo stated she has worked at the facility for 1 year. The director and S3 confirmed Cynthia has been working at the facility since approximately August 2022.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The director stated that Cynthia Castillo left while the LPA was present. The Director stated Cynthia will not come back to the facility until cleared with the Department to provide care and supervision to children.
Standard 101170(e) · Criminal Record Clearance
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 23, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304370611:2023-09-22:101170(e):1
Visit source ID
ca:304370611:2023-09-22:inspection
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