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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (multi-day)

KIDS AT WORKLicense 0734001942 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On February 5, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tasha Alexander met with the center's new director Amie Moraga and assistant director Shelby Lopas for a CASE MANAGEMENT-ANNUAL CONTINUATION inspection. The purpose of today's inspection is to complete the annual/random inspection began on 1/30/26. Today children and staff files will be reviewed. Upon arrival there are 30 preschoolers (23) and toddlers (7) present today. According to the facility license, the capacity for the toddler option is 6. On this analyst's last inspection, the capacity in the toddler room was 8, making it over capacity by 2 children. Today there are 7 children in the toddler room along with 2 staff. A review of records revealed there are 8 children enrolled in the toddler program. LPA informed the Director that the room must reduce by 2 children by the next business day. The children's files were found to be complete. A review of staff files revealed the facility is using incorrect LIC forms, and several of the staff are not fully qualified teachers. Several are short 3 to 6 units. LPA went over the title 22 regulations and the stipulations of the facility license with the new director Amie Moraga and correct licensing form were also given today. Please see attached 809-d for citation An exit interview was conducted with center director Amie Moraga. A notice of site visit was given and must be posted for 30 days.

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101161(a)Type A

    LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY

    101161 Limitations on Capacity(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by a tour of the facility which revealed the toddler room is over capacity by 1 child today.

  • 1597.05(c)Type B

    1597.05 Licensing reviews; health and safety consideration; completion of records; verification(c) Within 90 days of employing a facility director, a licensee shall secure verification that the facility director has completed an orientation given by the department and shall maintain a copy of that verification.THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A REVIEW OF RECORDS WHICH REVEALED CENTER DIRECTOR AMIE MORAGA DOES NOT HAVE THE ORIENTATION CERTIFICATE FOR RECORD KEEPING IN FILE

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 5, 2026 inspection of KIDS AT WORK?

This was a other inspection of KIDS AT WORK on February 5, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KIDS AT WORK on February 5, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101161 Limitations on Capacity(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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