“Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff observed to handle a child in a rough manner in the classroom as observed via video evidence.”California CCLD inspector, Apr 17, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Mar 26, 2026Complaint investigationMinorStandard 101430(a)(1)(E)California: Type BCorrection due Mar 26, 2026
8findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit8with 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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Based on interviews and record reviews, the teacher fed an infant food the infant is allergic to on two different days... which poses an potential Health and, Safety and personal Rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee will be invited to an informal meeting at the Regional Office - scheduled at a later date.
Site supervisor with Program director wil provide training on the next staff meeting and to go over health and safety training under title 22 and title 5 as well as montessori practice and to strengthen the onboarding process.
Standard 101427(c)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:426216627:2026-04-17:101427(c):1
Visit source ID
ca:426216627:2026-04-17:other
Standard 101223(a)(3)
Critical
Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff observed to handle a child in a rough manner in the classroom as observed via video evidence.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility terminated employment of the teacher immediately.
Licensee to attend an informal conference at the Santa Barbara Regional Office to be scheduled at a later date. Susana Martinez Brian Fung DATE: 04/17/2026 DATE: 04/17/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101223(a)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:426216627:2026-04-17:101223(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:426216627:2026-04-17:other
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Standard 101212(d)(1)(C)
Minor
LPAs review of staff and childrens files show incident reports of the staff feeding a child food the child is allergic to on multiple occasions which were not reported to the Department.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee to attend an informal conference at the Santa Barbara Regional Office to be scheduled at a later date. Ana Tolentino Elizabeth George DATE: 04/17/2026 DATE: 04/17/2026 Page: 5 of 5
Standard 101212(d)(1)(C)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:426216627:2026-04-17:101212(d)(1)(C):1
Visit source ID
ca:426216627:2026-04-17:other
Standard 101161(a)
Minor
LPAs observed at various inspections at least 8 children to be enrolled and actively attending after they have turned 24 months of age.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee to attend an informal conference at the Santa Barbara Regional Office to be scheduled at a later date. Susana Martinez Brian Fung DATE: 04/17/2026 DATE: 04/17/2026 Page: 4 of 5 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117 FACILITY NUMBER: 426216627 VISIT DATE: 04/17/2026 DEFICIENCIES
Standard 101161(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:426216627:2026-04-17:101161(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:426216627:2026-04-17:other
Mar 26, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated1 finding
Standard 101430(a)(1)(E)
Minor
Based on observation, interviews conducted and record review, the Center did not comply with the section cited above as staff were not able to meet infant child’s needs, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Program Director and SIte Supervisor will review handbook with staff and make any adjustments. SIte Supervisor will write a letter to LPA about instructions on adjustments to family handbook and illness policy.
Standard 101430(a)(1)(E)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 26, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:426216627:2026-03-26:101430(a)(1)(E):1
Visit source ID
ca:426216627:2026-03-26:report
20252 visits · 0 recorded findings
Nov 21, 2025Inspection
No findings recorded
Nov 19, 2025Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
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