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LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTERLicense 3042709541 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 9/17/2025, at 12:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Chan conducted a case management visit. Upon arrival, LPA met with Director Taryn Stephens. LPA was led on a walk through of the facility and census was taken. There were 20 infants and 3 staff (Room #1- 7 infants with 2 staff, Room #2- 13 infants with 1 staff) Children were napping when LPA arrived. During walk through at the facility, LPA observed 13 napping infants with 1 staff present in what they call “Toddler Room” or Room #2. The director stated infants in Room#2 "Toddler Room" were ages 12 to 24 months. LPA reminded the facility that napping infants’ ratio is up to 12 napping infants with 1 staff. Licensee Deborah Cosby stated, they will move one infant to the other infant room to be in ratio. LPA interviewed staff 1 (S1), S1 stated they were aware that there were 13 infants napping during walk through and confirmed that 1 child was transferred to the other infant room to keep ratio. Based on observation and interview, one (1) Type B violation was cited under the California Code of Regulations Title 22 Div 12, Section 101416.5(d) Staff-Infant Ratio. Director was provided with a copy of California Code of Regulation Title 22 Div 12, Section 101416.5(d) Staff-Infant Ratio. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with director Taryn Stephens. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Appeal Rights were provided

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.

  • 101416.5(d)Type B

    101416.5 (d) Staff-Infant Ratio (d) There shall be one teacher to every 12 sleeping infants provided the remaining staff necessary to meet the ratios specified in (b) above are immediately available at the center.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation during walk through and staff interview, toddler room #2 had 13 napping infants with 1 staff.This is posses a potential risk to health and safety of the children in care

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 17, 2025 inspection of LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER?

This was a other inspection of LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER on September 17, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER on September 17, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101416.5 (d) Staff-Infant Ratio (d) There shall be one teacher to every 12 sleeping infants provided the remaining staff..."

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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