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LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTERLicense 1974954232 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 09/08/2025, LPA Clayton LPA Clayton toured the facility for a Health and Safety inspection and spoke with staff and obtained staff time sheets. Based on LPA Clayton\342\200\231s thorough investigation, which included inspections, record review, interviews, and observations, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, two (2) Type B citation were issued (see LIC 9099D). An exit interview was conducted, and this report and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to Director Rafeda. LPA Clayton posted a notice of site visit which must remain posted for 30 days.

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.

  • 101216.2(d)(1)(2)(3)Type B

    (d)An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) in the supervision of up to 18 preschool-age children, pursuant to Section 101216.3 shall meet the following requirements: (1) Completion of six postsecondary semester or equivalent ………….or (2) Completion of at least two postsecondary semester units or equivalent………or child development each semester or quarter following initial employment, and (3) Continuation in the educational program each semester or quarter until six units have been completed. (e)n aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Clayton record review of the staff file and the inability to veriry the education requirement was met, and LPA Clayton observed the staff supervising children in the absence of a fully qualified teacher.

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  • 101223(a)(2)(3)Type B

    Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, ..........or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Clayton's observation of staff repeatedly send a child outside without assessing the child’s needs, (eating, toileting, etc.) which is a violation of the child’s personal rights.

  • CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review...shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption asrequired by the Department or....... This requirement is not met as evidenced by:LPA Clayton observed teacher S1 working at the CCC, and LPA records review, staff S1 begin work at the facility on September 2, 2025. Fingerprints were submitted on 09/09/2025.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 6, 2025 inspection of LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER on November 6, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER on November 6, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "(d)An aide assisting a fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c)) in the supervision of up to 18 pres..."

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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