“Based on interviews, observations and records reviewed, licensee did not maintain a safe environment due to lack of supervision which resulted in serious bodily injury to a child (C1) in care.”California CCLD inspector, Oct 3, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
Apr 15, 2025Complaint investigationMinorStandard 1596.8595(c)(1-4)California: Type BCorrection due Apr 22, 2025
6findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit6with a plan or deadline only
1 citation is awaiting report review, so its type is 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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Carastan, Mehrnaz
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Feb 22, 2023Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
1 finding
Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home[
Minor
LPAs learned through observation and interviews that the off-limit downstairs bathroom was being used for the children in care. This poses 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
BY POC DUE DATE 3/1/2023: Licensee agreed to submit a written plan of action regarding how Licensee will ensure that facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulation Section 102416.3(a)(6). to CCLD.
Standard 102416.3(a)(6) · Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home[
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 1, 2023
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:434416155:2023-02-22:102416.3(a)(6):1
Visit source ID
ca:434416155:2023-02-22:other
Feb 7, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Staffing Ratio and Capacity
Critical
Based on observation, interview, and records review, the Licensee did not maintain capacity ratio by having 5 infants in care at one time. The maximum infants allowed under this license is 4. This poses an immediate, Health, Safety risk to the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
By the POC Date 2/8/2023: The Licensee will submit in writing a plan of correction to the CCLD office establishing how she will be in capacity/ratio compliance in the future.
Standard 102416.5(d)(1) · Staffing Ratio and Capacity
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 8, 2023
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Finding source ID
ca:434416155:2023-02-07:102416.5(d)(1):1
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ca:434416155:2023-02-07:other
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