“This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Clayton's review of Guardian and observed staff fingerprint submission determination status "closed- incomplete application" since June 11, 2025, which poses an immediate Health and Safety…”California CCLD inspector, Jan 15, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Jul 23, 2026Other visitMinorLimitations on CapacityCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Aug 6, 2026
2findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit2with a plan or deadline only
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Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
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20263 visits · 2 recorded findings
Jul 23, 2026Other visit1 finding
Limitations on Capacity
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On 3/27/26, At approximately 9:06am, LPA observed infant child comingled in the Preschool classroom.
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Recorded plan of correction
Infant child was returned to the infant classroom at approximately 10:30am. Director will review the webinar linked below and submit a written overview to LPA via email at: ranita.richmond@dss.ca.gov by 8/06/26. https://youtu.be/RFP8W_0TLL8 Loyce Phillips Ranita Richmond DATE: 07/23/2026 DATE: 07/23/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101161(a) · Limitations on Capacity
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Type B
Corrected at visit
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Correction due
Aug 6, 2026
Technical assistance
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ca:197494248:2026-07-23:101161(a):1
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ca:197494248:2026-07-23:other
Feb 5, 2026Other visit
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Jan 15, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101170(e)(1)(2)(3)
Critical
This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Clayton's review of Guardian and observed staff fingerprint submission determination status "closed- incomplete application" since June 11, 2025, which poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee and Director will ensure that prior to working or volunteering at the child care center, obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. Licensee and Director are to watch the Background Check Requirements for Caregivers video on the departments website and submit a written declaration of understanding to the Department and LPA Clayton no later than Jnauary 25, 2026 Karren Starks Lisa Clayton DATE: 01/15/2026 DATE: 01/15/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101170(e)(1)(2)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 15, 2026
Technical assistance
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Finding source ID
ca:197494248:2026-01-15:101170(e)(1)(2)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:197494248:2026-01-15:other
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