“Based on LPA observation and interview, Licensee and staff confirmed unqualified staff have be utilized to supervise children without the presence of a qualified teacher.”California CCLD inspector, Sep 17, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
4findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit4with a plan or deadline only
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Based on LPA observation and interview, Licensee and staff confirmed the facility has been operating at a 15:1 child to staff ratio in the school-age program. This poses an potential health/safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee has conducted staff training regarding child/teacher ratios which was conducted on 09/14/2026. LPA obtained a copy of training materials as well as staff signatures for attendance.
Standard 101516.3(b)(1) · Teacher-Child Ratio
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 25, 2026
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:364846845:2026-09-17:101516.3(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:364846845:2026-09-17:other
Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties
Minor
Based on LPA observation and interview, Licensee and staff confirmed unqualified staff have be utilized to supervise children without the presence of a qualified teacher. This poses an potential health/safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee has conducted staff training regarding teacher/aide qualifications which was conducted on 09/14/2026. LPA obtained a copy of training materials as well as staff signatures for attendance.
Standard 101216.2(e) · Teacher Aide Qualifications and Duties
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 25, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:364846845:2026-09-17:101216.2(e):1
Visit source ID
ca:364846845:2026-09-17:other
Standard 1596.7995(a)(1)
Minor
Based on LPA observation and records reviewed, Licensee did not have immunization records (MMR, Tdap) on file for Staff #1. This poses a potential health/safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee was instructed to obtain Staff #1's immunization records showing proof of MMR and Tdap vaccines and submit to LPA on or before the stated POC date of 10/01/2026. Licensee had Staff #1's immunization records available for review at time of this visit
Standard 1596.7995(a)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 1, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:364846845:2026-09-17:1596.7995(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:364846845:2026-09-17:other
Standard 101216(g)(1)
Severity N/A
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Correction due Oct 1, 2026. No state verification date is shown.
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