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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

CONTRA COSTA CO. CHILD START - LOS NOGALES CENTERLicense 073400495
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 12/12/2025 at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an Case Management Inspection at Contra Costa County Child Start - Los Nogales Center. LPA met with Site Supervisor II, Karla Villarpando and explained the purpose of today's inspection. During today's inspection, there were 12 preschool children in care and 2 staff in one classroom. Director stated there are 20 preschool children enrolled. LPA is following up on an self reported Unusual Incident Report submitted to licensing on 12/09/2025. LPA toured the facility, observed classrooms, conducted interviews and obtained relevant documents. Based on information obtained, this incident NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION. During today's inspection, there were no violations observed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor II, Karla Villarpando. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 101223(a)(3)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: 3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain... intimidation...or other actions of a punitive nature. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and... record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when staff was observed on video aggresively handling a child by restraining a child with their arms and legs, pulling and grabbing child by the wrist which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 12, 2025 inspection of CONTRA COSTA CO. CHILD START - LOS NOGALES CENTER?

This was a other inspection of CONTRA COSTA CO. CHILD START - LOS NOGALES CENTER on December 12, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CONTRA COSTA CO. CHILD START - LOS NOGALES CENTER on December 12, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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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