other — Deficiency Follow-Up1 citation

September 17, 2025

VALDEZ, SYLVIA FAMILY CHILD CARE

What Happened

Case management inspection found the licensee was not truthful with the Department about camera recording capabilities. Staff and adults confirmed cameras do record, contradicting the licensee's repeated statements.

Observations

  • Licensee made false statements to Department about camera recording capability
  • Cameras record according to staff and adult confirmation

Citations Issued

Type B1596.885(c)

Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: based on interviews and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as documented in the LIC 809 which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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