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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

MINTER FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1974078221 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 02/05/2026 LPA Clayton conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at the Minter Family Child Care Home. LPA was greeted by Licensee Caterina Minter. LPA Clayton toured the home inside and outside for Health & Safety inspection and observed 3 children napping. On 07/31/25 the licensee was observed by the IB investigator caring for ten children without any assistance present and admitted at that time of operating out of ratio on 07/15/2025. LPA Clayton reminded licensee Caterina of the following requirements per Title 22 regulations: 1. Supervision requirement - during operating hours when children are in care, the children are not to be left unsupervised for an extended period of time. 2. Uncleared adults in the home - that people are not to be present in the home during operating hours. This also applies to parents when they have children enrolled and the children are not present. Based on the IB investigators observations 1 (one) Type A violation and two (2) Technical violations were cited today (see LIC 809D and LIC 9102). LPA Clayton informed licensee Caterina that this report dated 02/05/2026 document(s) (1) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Clayton informed the licensee Caterina to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 02/05/2026 that documents any Type A citation(s) 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. An exit interview was conducted, and this report and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to Licensee Caterina Minter. LPA Clayton posted a notice of site visit which must remain posted for 30 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.

  • STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    Ratio 102416.5(e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c).This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 07/31/25 the licensee was observed by the IB investigator caring for ten children without any assistance present and admitted at that time of operating out of ratio on 07/15/2025.

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What happened during the February 5, 2026 inspection of MINTER FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of MINTER FAMILY CHILD CARE on February 5, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to MINTER FAMILY CHILD CARE on February 5, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Ratio 102416.5(e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply ..."

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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