1 critical findings across 2 visits. Most recent critical finding: Oct 21, 2026. Latest visit Oct 21, 2026, 1 finding.
Critical findings1 · Napa median 0
14% of Napa licensed centers have at least one
Serious findings0 · Napa median 0
11% of Napa licensed centers have at least one
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Oct 21, 2026Other visitCriticalSign-in and sign-out not keptCalifornia: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision · Type ACorrection due Oct 22, 2026
“Based on interviews, 4 staff did not observe two children (C1 and C2) access medication, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”California CCLD inspector, Oct 21, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
2findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit2with a plan or deadline only
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Children's Cottage Child Care, Inc.
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Oct 21, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101229(a)(1)
Critical
Based on interviews, 4 staff did not observe two children (C1 and C2) access medication, which poses/posed 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
Director (D1) stated that children's backpacks have been moved to an inaccessible area. D1 further stated that a message had been sent on 10/14/26 to every parent of current children in care informing them that no medication, sunscreen or lip balm is not to be stored in children's backpacks as it is a serious safety issue. Melinda Mohr Jessica Gaumann DATE: 10/21/2026 DATE: 10/21/2026 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 22, 2026
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:283007874:2026-10-21:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:283007874:2026-10-21:other
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rights that include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) To enter and inspect the child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.857.
This requirement is not met by evidence by:
Director (S1) would not allow parents into the classroom, specifically a parent who wanted to observe their child’s behavior from inside the class. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director S1 stated that she will read Regulation 101218.1 and provide a written statement that she has read and understands the regulation, to CCL by 10/6/21. kevin.oconnell@dss.ca.gov
fax-(707) 588-5099
Standard 101218.1(b)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 6, 2021
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:283007874:2021-09-22:101218.1(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:283007874:2021-09-22:report
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