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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

DOWNEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NURSERY SCHOOLLicense 1915018241 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

While conducting an investigation for a complaint, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), T. Tran observed the following deficiency: During staff record reviewed and interview conducted with Center Director, LPA observed S2 (See LIC859) does not have fingerprint background clearance. LPA completed the Guardian review and there was no fingerprint records for S2. Upon reviewed, the Center Director acknowledge that staff LIVE SCAN form completion was for the wrong department. The staff has been removed from the facility during today's visit. Facility was cited a type A deficiency. See Facility Evaluation Report LIC 809D for deficiency cited. A civil penalty has been accessed for $500.00. Upon receipt of a Type A deficiency, facility shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parent/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. 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 this report was provided to the licensee, and an exit interview was conducted with the facility representative, Cynthia Cruz.

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.

  • 101216(a)(i)(1)Type A

    101216 Personnel Requirements-Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care center, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall:(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations. This requirement is not met as evidenced by interview and record review center director admits that the facility failed to obtain fingerprint clearance for S2 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 5, 2025 inspection of DOWNEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NURSERY SCHOOL?

This was an other inspection of DOWNEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NURSERY SCHOOL on September 5, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to DOWNEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NURSERY SCHOOL on September 5, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "101216 Personnel Requirements-Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care center, all employees and volunt..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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