1 critical finding across 1 visit. Most recent critical finding: Sep 30, 2025. Latest visit Sep 30, 2025, 1 finding.
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Sep 30, 2025InspectionCriticalInfant Safe SleepCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Sep 30, 2025
“Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 infants was sleeping in a car seat which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”California CCLD inspector, Sep 30, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
1finding in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit1with a plan or deadline only
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there were 10 children with one assistant which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
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The LIcensee shall bring the facility into ratio no later than June 12, 2023. LPA will be making a POC visit with 10 days.
Standard 102416.5(e) · Staffing Ratio and Capacity
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 12, 2023
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:070213664:2023-06-09:102416.5(e):1
Visit source ID
ca:070213664:2023-06-09:inspection
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of four adults present did not have a background check clearance which poses 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
The Licensee shall have the the non-fingerprint cleared adult leave the facility no later than June 12, 2023. The LPA will also make a POC visit within 10 days.
Standard 102370(d)(1) · Criminal Record Clearance
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jun 12, 2023
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:070213664:2023-06-09:102370(d)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:070213664:2023-06-09:inspection
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