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Inspection visit

Complaint

DERMER'S CREATIVE CARELicense 1038084651 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Based on the investigation, the preponderance of evidence has been met to support that daycare staff members were not maintaining the required staff infant ratio; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited during today’s inspection: (See next page, LIC9099-D). LPA Ka Vang informed Licensee Sandy Dermer, Site Supervisor Jean Herrera, and Licensee Assistant Site Supervisor Adam Dermer that this report dated 05/13/2026 document s one Type A citation shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed the licensee, site supervisor, and assistant site supervisor to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/13/2026 documents one Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was given to licensee and site supervisor . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee and site supervisor . Licensee and site supervisor were provided appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request.

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.

  • STAFF-INFANT RATIO

    (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the investigation, it was determined that the facility had been operating out of ratio on multiple occasions. Evidence obtained revealed that on 04/01/2026, 04/20/2026, 04/22/2026, and 04/28/2026, the facility was operating out of ratio by having one staff caring for more than four infants. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the May 13, 2026 inspection of DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE on May 13, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to DERMER'S CREATIVE CARE on May 13, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.This requirement is not met as evidenced ..."

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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