1 critical and 2 minor findings across 4 visits. Most recent critical finding: May 13, 2026. Latest visit May 13, 2026, 1 finding.
Critical findings1 · California median 0
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Serious findings0 · California median 0
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May 13, 2026Complaint investigationCriticalStaff-Infant RatioCalifornia: Type ACorrection due May 15, 2026
“During the investigation, it was determined that the facility had been operating out of ratio on multiple occasions.”California CCLD inspector, May 13, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
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Dermer's Creative Care
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20261 visit · 1 recorded finding
May 13, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated1 finding
Standard 101416.5(b)
Critical
During the investigation, it was determined that the facility had been operating out of ratio on multiple occasions. Evidence obtained revealed that on 04/01/2026, 04/20/2026, 04/22/2026, and 04/28/2026, the facility was operating out of ratio by having one staff caring for more than four infants. This poses an immediate 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
Per Site Supervisor, she will work with the licensee and assistant site supervsior to update the facility’s plan and procedures to ensure compliance with infant ratio requirements. Site supervisor agree to submit the updated plan to the Department by 05/15/2026.
Standard 101416.5(b)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 15, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:103808465:2026-05-13:101416.5(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:103808465:2026-05-13:report
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Aug 16, 2022Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
No findings recorded
Jun 22, 2022Inspection
2 findings
Criminal Record Clearance
Minor
Based on record review, Staff 1 was providing care and supervision at the facility and did not have the criminal record clearance transferred to the facility. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director stated she will have Staff 1 associated to the facility and submit proof to CCL by POC due date.
Standard 101170(e)(2) · Criminal Record Clearance
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 29, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:103808465:2022-06-22:101170(e)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:103808465:2022-06-22:inspection
Sign In and Sign Out
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that eight children were not signed in per regulation, as described in the LIC 809 report, 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 that he will update the sign in/sign out policy and provide a newsletter to parents advising them of new changes being made with regard to signing children in and out of care. Director shall submit this documentation to CCL by POC due date.
Standard 101229.1(a)(1) · Sign In and Sign Out
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 6, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:103808465:2022-06-22:101229.1(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:103808465:2022-06-22:inspection
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