Van Liew, Sarah, Grass Valley CA: inspection record

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Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Serious findings on record

1 serious and 2 minor findings across 3 visits. Most recent serious finding: Jan 15, 2026. Latest visit Jan 15, 2026, 3 findings.

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Jan 15, 2026InspectionSeriousAdministration of Child Day Care LicensingCalifornia: Type B+ 2 more findings from this visit: operation of a family child care home, administration of child day care licensingCorrection due Jan 30, 2026

“Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to 1 out of 2 assistants having expired mandated reporter training certificates.”California CCLD inspector, Jan 15, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Dec 6, 2023InspectionMinorImmunizationsCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Jan 5, 2024

4findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit4with 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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License type: Licensed
County: Nevada
License number: 293603556
Date issued: Feb 2, 1998
Licensed capacity: 14 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Jan 15, 2026 · Inspection

Findings recorded · read the visit below

3 recorded visits · 4 available findings.

1 finding has severity N/A — not provided.

0Critical findings

1Serious findings

2Minor findings

1Severity N/A

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20261 visit · 3 recorded findings

Jan 15, 2026Inspection3 findings
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to 1 out of 2 assistants having expired mandated reporter training certificates. This 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 provide a copy of assistant's completed mandated reporter training certificate to LPA Gallo by the POC due date. Copy can be sent by email to matthew.gallo@dss.ca.gov or by text to 916-208-3734
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 30, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:293603556:2026-01-15:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:293603556:2026-01-15:inspection
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Operation of A Family Child Care Home
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to an up to date child roster not being readily accessible for review 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 provide a copy of an up to date child roster to LPA Gallo by the POC due date. Copy can be sent by email to matthew.gallo@dss.ca.gov or by text to 916-208-3734
Standard 102417(g)(8) · Operation of A Family Child Care Home
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 30, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:293603556:2026-01-15:102417(g)(8):1
Visit source ID
ca:293603556:2026-01-15:inspection
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Jan 13, 2022. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 13, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:293603556:2026-01-15:1596.8662(b)(1):2
Visit source ID
ca:293603556:2026-01-15:inspection

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Dec 9, 2022Inspection
1 finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 staff files which poses 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 provide LPA Gallo with a copy of assistant's Mandated Reporter Training by January 13, 2022
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 13, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:293603556:2022-12-09:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:293603556:2022-12-09:inspection
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Jan 15, 2026 · Inspection

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Jan 15, 2026 · Inspection

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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

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Operation of A Family Child Care Home

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Standard 1596.8662(b)(1)

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