“ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature ...”California CCLD inspector, Apr 6, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Oct 7, 2026Other visitCitedSign-in and sign-out not keptCalifornia: Responsibility for Providing Care and SupervisionCorrection due Oct 8, 2026
3findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit3with a plan or deadline only
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ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature ... This requirement was not met as evidenced by interviews, video, and other documented evidenced. On 03/06/2026, Staff 1 threw toy blocks at a child in care as a response to their actions. Staff 1 also used inappropriate language in the prescene of children in care during a verbal altercation with a parent. This posed an immediate threat to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
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Staff 1 was placed on leave as of 03/06/2026. Staff 1 is still under investigation with the company. A decision regarding their employment will be made when the investigation is finished. All staff currently employed at the facility will complete personal rights training. A description of the training and signatures from staff who completed the training will be sent to LPA by 04/10/2026.
Standard 101223(a)(1)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 7, 2026
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:313620612:2026-04-06:101223(a)(1)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:313620612:2026-04-06:report
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Standard 101229(a)(1)
Critical
Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by video and interviews. On 03/06/2026, Child 1 was able to leave the facility and climb over a fence located near the facility without the supervision of staff. This posed an immediate risk to the health and safety of a child in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Staff will complete training on supervision of children. Facility will create an action plan on how they plan to address children that attempt to leave the facility or leave site of staff.
Standard 101229(a)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 7, 2026
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:313620612:2026-04-06:101229(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:313620612:2026-04-06:report
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