1 critical and 1 minor findings across 4 visits. Most recent critical finding: May 8, 2024. Latest visit Jul 10, 2026, no findings.
Critical findings1 · Los Angeles median 0
20% of Los Angeles licensed centers have at least one
Serious findings0 · Los Angeles median 0
24% of Los Angeles licensed centers have at least one
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May 8, 2024Complaint investigationCriticalPersonnel Requirements:California: Type ACorrection due May 8, 2024
“This requirement is not met by evidence by: Christina Gavan was found to have been working, residing or volunteering at the facility without a criminal background clearance which poses an potential Health and Safety risk to persons in…”California CCLD inspector, May 8, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
Jan 21, 2026Complaint investigationMinorReporting RequirementsCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Feb 4, 2026
2findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit2with a plan or deadline only
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Jan 21, 2026Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated1 finding
Standard 101212(d)(1)
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This requirement is not being met as evidenced by: On 01/09/2026 , LPA Dowling discovered that an incident involving outbreak of hand, foot and mouth was not reported to Community Care Licensing (CCL), as required by Title 22 Regulations. The incident occurred on 10/27/2025 and involved a report of outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease by preschool children. 1. Based on the nature of the incident, it should have been reported to CCL in accordance with Title 22 Regulations Section 101212 / Reporting Requirements. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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The Director acknowledges the oversight and will conduct an in service training on Reporting Requirements and will provide LPA with copy of Training Sign in Sheet and written understanding of Reporting Requirements via email on or before Plan of Correction date. Raul Navarro Dawn Dowling DATE: 01/21/2026 DATE: 01/21/2026 Page: 3 of 3
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