“Based on information gathered from interviews conducted and records reviewed the facility did not accord safe and healthful accommodations to meet the needs of a child.”California CCLD inspector, Oct 1, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Oct 1, 2026InspectionMinorLead TestingCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Oct 30, 2026
7findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit7with a plan or deadline only
2 citations are awaiting report review, so their types are not yet counted above. Everything above is quoted or counted from California CCLD records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.
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1Critical findings
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Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
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20263 visits · 5 recorded findings
Oct 1, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated2 findings
Standard 1012239(a)(2)
Critical
Based on information gathered from interviews conducted and records reviewed the facility did not accord safe and healthful accommodations to meet the needs of a child. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility will submit a written policy to include supervision and interventions to ensure that children are accorded safe and healthful accommodations while in care.
Standard 1012239(a)(2)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 2, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:334846779:2026-10-01:1012239(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:334846779:2026-10-01:inspection
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Standard 101226(a)(2)
Serious
Based on record review and facility acknowledgement a biting incident was not relayed in a timely manner to parent. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility will submit a written action plan to ensure that all health/injury related incidents are reported timely.
Standard 101226(a)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 6, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:334846779:2026-10-01:101226(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:334846779:2026-10-01:inspection
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Oct 1, 2026Inspection1 finding
Lead Testing
Minor
Based on (interview) and (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that lead testing was not available for review or completed per Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP) which poses/posed 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
Facility will submit proof of lead testing as required by Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP to the department.
Standard 1597.16(a)(1) · Lead Testing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 30, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:334846779:2026-10-01:1597.16(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:334846779:2026-10-01:inspection
The state lists 3 findings; details for 1 are available.
Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not ensure healthful and comfortable accommodations during nap time activities ( sand on cots). This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility will submit a written plan of action to the department to ensure that children's nap equipment will be healthful and comfortable by POC due date.
Standard 101223(a)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 4, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:334846779:2026-09-02:101223(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:334846779:2026-09-02:report
Standard 101223(a)(1)
Minor
Based on Interviews conducted, the facility did not accord dignity to children in care with their relationships with staff. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility will complete training on staff/child interactions and communication with children by POC due date. Facility will submit proof of staff attendance and materials used.
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