“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to nonprescription heavy mineral laxative being stored in an unlocked under-sink cabinet that was accessible to children.”California CCLD inspector, Dec 8, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
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20251 visit · 1 recorded finding
Dec 8, 2025Inspection1 finding
Health-Related Services
Critical
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to nonprescription heavy mineral laxative being stored in an unlocked under-sink cabinet that was accessible to children. This poses an immediate 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
The deficiency was cleared on site by moving the laxative to a place inaccessible to children. Facility representative acknowledged that any materials placed in a cabinet accessible to children must be screened to ensure they do not pose a hazard to children.
Standard 101226(e)(1)(A) · Health-Related Services
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 9, 2025
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:293619869:2025-12-08:101226(e)(1)(A):1
Visit source ID
ca:293619869:2025-12-08:inspection
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to ensure a shed with a inconsistent lock and containing gasonline and herbicide was indeed locked and inaccessible to children. This poses an immediate 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 corrected deficiency by locking shed while LPA was present with the lock currently on the shed. Licensee will install another lock on the door to ensure the shed remains inaccessible.
Standard 101238(g) · Buildings and Grounds
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 26, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:293619869:2023-05-25:101238(g):1
Visit source ID
ca:293619869:2023-05-25:inspection
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 cases of staff member records 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
Licensee will ensure all staff will complete AB1207 mandated reporter training and will send LPA Gallo photos of completed certificates by the POC due date.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 8, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:293619869:2023-05-25:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:293619869:2023-05-25:inspection
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