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Inspection visit

Follow-up

CLARK FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1980200571 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon conducted an announced case management to address facility being over the ratio/capacity limit; that was observed during the previous visit conducted on 1/29/26 and to conduct a health and safety wellness check to the above facility. LPA met with Licensee Gail Clark and disclosed purpose of this visit. LPA Calderon conducted a tour of the facility. During the pre-visit conducted at 9:10am, LPA Calderon observed 13 children, 4 who were infants. Per Interview conducted with Licensee informed LPA Calderon there was no children age 6 years old present or no child present that is enrolled in Traditional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, or Elementary. Based on this observation and record review facility was over Capacity Limits, deficiency cited. To stay in compliance,at 12:11pm 2 children were picked up, facility was left with 11 children (including 4 infants). LPA Calderon provided the Capacity/ Ratio Chart for Licensee/Staff to review and to adhere by limitations. LPA Calderon observed outside area, no bodies of water observed and there is a off limit section that contains dogs in a gated kennel / fenced off area. LPA Calderon asked Licensee Clark regarding cleaning for the dog area, Licensee Clark informed LPA Calderon dog kennels get cleaned daily before overnight care children arrive and a cleaning service comes to clean dog area 2 a week. Per Licensee Clark interview informed LPA Calderon facility is part of the food program and provides food per their age and portion required by the food program and children get seconds or more food when asked. LPA observed lunch time and each child was provided a meal. LPA Calderon reminded Licensee: If food is brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. LPA Calderon did not observe any foul odor of smoke. Per interview with Licensee, Staff assistants #1, #2 and #3 informed LPA Calderon not observed staff smoking on premises. LPA Calderon reminded Licensee: Smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home. Based on this information the following deficiency is on the LIC 809 D regarding capacity /ratio; are being cited today 1/29/26. LPA Ashley Calderon informed licensee Gail Clark that this report dated 1/29/26 documents - with (1)Type A citation, 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 Ashley Calderon informed the licensee Gail Clark to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/26/26 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.

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.

  • 1597.465(d)(2)(a)(b)Type A

    A large family day care home may provide care for more than 12 children and up to and including 14 children, if all of the following conditions are met:(a) At least one child is enrolled in and attending kindergarten or elementary school and a second child is at least six years of age. (b) No more than three infants are cared for during any time when more than 12 children are being cared for.The requirement was not met as evidenced by: During the pre-visit conducted at 9:10am, LPA Calderon observed 13 children, 4 who were infants. Per Interview with Licensee Clark no Tk, Kindergarten or elementary and no child at least 6 years old present.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 29, 2026 inspection of CLARK FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was an other inspection of CLARK FAMILY CHILD CARE on January 29, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to CLARK FAMILY CHILD CARE on January 29, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "A large family day care home may provide care for more than 12 children and up to and including 14 children, if all of t..."

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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