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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

SADDLEBACK CHILDREN'S CENTERLicense 3006069371 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 09/05/2025 at 8:55am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Garcia conducted an unannounced Case Management-deficiencies visit to provide the facility a copy of an Amended Complaint Report and during the visit LPA observed a deficiency. LPA met with Facility representative, Marianne Carlucci and informed the Facility representative about the purpose of the visit. Facility representative guided LPA on a walk through of the facility and LPA conducted a census. Total census is 30 preschool children and 7 staff. At 11:20am, LPA met with director, Megan Kraszewscki. During the visit, LPA reviewed the Amended Report dated 7/29/2025 with the Facility representative Marianne Carlucci and who acknowledged and signed the Amended Report. At approximately 9:15am, LPA Garcia inspected the brown room and observed 9 children and 2 staff. LPA observed Staff #1 (S1) providing care to the children. Based on record review, as of 9/5/25 the Guardian roster shows the status of S1 criminal record is currently "in process." S1 did not obtain a California clearance which includes DOJ, FBI, and CAIC, prior to initial presence in a licensed day care center. LPA interviewed S1 for further information. S1 has been working at the facility for the past three years. LPA discussed the Guardian system and provided contact information to Facility representative Marianne Carlucci and director, Megan Kraszewscki. Per Title 22 Regulations, California Code of Regulations 101216(i)(1) is being cited on the attached LIC 809D. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 LPA Sarah Garcia informed director, Megan Kraszewscki, that this report dated 09/05/2025 documents (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Sarah Garcia informed director, Megan Kraszewscki, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 09/05/2025 that documents any Type A citation 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 completed. The report was reviewed and discussed with director, Megan Kraszewscki. Director was informed that the “Notice of Site Visit” must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. End of Report

Citations

2 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(i)(1)Type A

    101216 Personnel Requirements (i) Prior to employment... in the child care center...employees... 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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, as of 9/5/25, S1 did not obtain a California clearance which includes DOB, FBI, and CAIC, prior to initial presence in a licensed day care center which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

  • 1596.857(a)Type B

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 5, 2025 inspection of SADDLEBACK CHILDREN'S CENTER?

This was a other inspection of SADDLEBACK CHILDREN'S CENTER on September 5, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SADDLEBACK CHILDREN'S CENTER on September 5, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "101216 Personnel Requirements (i) Prior to employment... in the child care center...employees... subject to a criminal ..."

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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