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Inspection visit

complaint

GATTI, CRYSTALLicense 0734093301 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 8/26/2025 at 12:45 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kayla Merchant and Kareeca ”Reeca” Sykes conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Crystal Gatti’s Large Family Child Care Home. LPAs met with the Licensee and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. There are 4 preschoolers and 1 infant present today. Complainant alleges that the Licensee did not make medication inaccessible to children in care. During course of investigation LPAs conducted facility inspection, observations, record review, interviews and obtained documents. It was determined based upon evidence received during the investagation licensee stated that children had waken up from a nap and "got into things" and would search for the medication which licensee also stated was later found in the refridgrator. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 is being cited on 9099-D page. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Crystal Gatti. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Appeal Rights Provided.

Citations

3 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.

  • 102416.2(b)(3)(B)Type B

    102416.2 Reporting Requirements (b)The licensee shall report to the Department... (3)(B)Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment.This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Licensee did not report an incindent where a daycare child received medical treatment for an injury sustained while in care which poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

  • 102416.2(f)(1)Type B

    As soon as possible but no later then the same business day, the licensee shall notify a child's parent or authorized representative regardless of the injuries or acts that affect that child as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1597.467(a). This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with licensee, the licensee stated that they did not report the child's injury to the parent due to the Licensee not being present in the home during the time of incident which poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to:(4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: When a child's medicine was lost, the licensee stated that the children woke up from their nap and "got into things" whichposes a potential risk to the Health, Safety or Personal Rights to children in care.

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What happened during the August 26, 2025 inspection of GATTI, CRYSTAL?

This was a complaint inspection of GATTI, CRYSTAL on August 26, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GATTI, CRYSTAL on August 26, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "102416.2 Reporting Requirements (b)The licensee shall report to the Department... (3)(B)Any injury to any child that req..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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