“Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above.”California CCLD inspector, Mar 7, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
Jun 16, 2026InspectionMinorReporting RequirementsCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Jul 16, 2026
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Uryu, Arleen
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Santa Margarita Children's Center
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Reporting Requirements
Minor
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in The Director Arleen Uryu was not present and has not been present at the facility since approximately February 2026 and November 2025 accroding to staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Recorded plan of correction
Director will need to return to facility and resume Director duties or Director will need to hire a new Director to run facility and be there for day to day operations. During the visit LPAs provided the staff member present with Director qualifications to provide to director for review.
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