8 minor findings across 6 visits. Latest visit Sep 8, 2026, 1 finding.
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Sep 8, 2026Complaint investigationMinorLead TestingCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Oct 8, 2026
“record review and interview with the Director, the facility did not complete the required lead testing of its drinking-water by January 1, 2023.”California CCLD inspector, Sep 8, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
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House, Jennifer
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record review and interview with the Director, the facility did not complete the required lead testing of its drinking-water by January 1, 2023. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The Director states that they will arrange for testing of all applicable drinking-water and food-preparation outlets by a certified external water sampler using an accredited Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program laboratory. The facility will submit documentation showing that the required testing has been completed, including the laboratory results, to the Department by 10/8/26. Joelle Redding Jennifer Irving DATE: 09/08/2026 DATE: 09/08/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 1597.16(a)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 8, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701226:2026-09-08:1597.16(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701226:2026-09-08:other
Jul 27, 2026Inspection2 findings
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the facility has not had a emergency drill since 10/2025 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
Assistant Director states they will perform a drill and document it. They will submit it to the department by the POC date of 8/27/26.
Standard 101174(d) · Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 27, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701226:2026-07-27:101174(d):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701226:2026-07-27:inspection
Infant Care Activities
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 children did not have the paperwork signed 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
Assistant Director stated they will sign the sleep plans and will submit the evidence to the department.
Standard 101430(a)(3)(A)(4)(a) · Infant Care Activities
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 27, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701226:2026-07-27:101430(a)(3)(A)(4)(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701226:2026-07-27:inspection
May 11, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101212(d)(1)(C)
Minor
Based on interviews and record review, C1 was left unattended in a classroom for an undisclosed amount of time after S1 left the classroom. S2 stated she became aware S1 had left the room and attempted to direct C1 into her classroom until S3 retrieved C1 and took C1 to the Director’s office. The facility did not report the incident to the Department by the next working day or submit a written report within seven days. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The Director stated that they will submit a written statement to the Department confirming that all unusual incidents or child absences that threaten the physical or emotional health or safety of children will be reported to the Department by the next working day and followed by a written LIC 624 within seven days. The statement is due on May 22, 2026. Joelle Redding Jennifer Irving DATE: 05/11/2026 DATE: 05/11/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101212(d)(1)(C)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 22, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701226:2026-05-11:101212(d)(1)(C):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701226:2026-05-11:other
20251 visit · 2 recorded findings
Dec 18, 2025Complaint investigation · substantiated2 findings
Standard 101416.5(b)
Minor
Based on interviews, record review and observation, the toddler “Honeybees” class was supervised by a lead teacher who is missing education requirements and one aide, effectively placing the classroom out of ratio. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
This was corrected today by placing a fully qualified teacher in the toddler classroom. Director Elizabeth Smith stated that staff Nikol Howell will be the primary teacher until Gicel Valle-Gonzalez provides proof of completed education requirements.
Standard 101416.5(b)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 18, 2025
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701226:2025-12-18:101416.5(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701226:2025-12-18:report
Standard 101416.2(c)(1)(a)
Minor
Based on staff interview and record review, the lead teacher of the toddler classroom was caring for children while missing education requirements and without proof of registration for the missing coursework. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The Director put a qualified teacher, Nikol Howell, in the Toddler option “Honeybees” classroom before end of visit on 12/18/25 and will maintain this arrangement, moving forward. Director Elizabeth Smith stated she will provide written plan or correction by 1/5/26, via e-mail, which will ensure that infant/toddler qualifications are met. Email: Gerald.Poindexter@dss.ca.gov
Based on records review, S3 was missing immunizations records, S2-S3 were missing Health Screenings (LIC503), and S3 was missing Mandated Reporter Certificates 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
Director stated she will submit proof of Health screening appointments for S2 - S3, submit proof of immunizations for S3, and completed Mandated Reporter Certificates for S1 - S3 via email (patrick.ma@dss.ca.gov) to LPA Ma by 3/27/23.
Standard 1596.7995(a)(1) · General Provisions and Definitions
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 27, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701226:2023-03-13:1596.7995(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701226:2023-03-13:inspection
Dec 14, 2022Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
Based on written statements of witnesses that described staff made a child bite himself because he bit another child. Same staff made a child pull his hair because he pulled another child's hair.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Ms. Spencer stated that staff in question was immediately terminated. She will conduct an all staff training and discuss "Child's Personal Rights". She will submit a copy of topics covered and a copy of sign-in sheet to the department no later 9/19/2022.
Standard 101223(a)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 19, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701226:2022-09-08:101223(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701226:2022-09-08:report
The state lists 2 findings; details for 1 are available.
Aug 30, 2022Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101216.4(a)(2)
Minor
Based on LPA's interviews with staff, the facility commingles infant and toddler children during 6:00am-7:00am and 5:00pm-6:00pm. This poses a potential health & safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director states they will submit a written statement saying that they understand they cannot commingle infants/toddlers and that they will cease such practices. Letter to be submitted by POC date.
Standard 101216.4(a)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 13, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376701226:2022-09-08:101216.4(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:376701226:2022-09-08:report
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