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KIM, TAEYONGLicense 3043142241 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

(Page 2) During today’s inspection the facility was not operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios - there were a total of 15 children present, including eight (8) infant children and seven (7) preschool children, taking a nap; see LIC 9099D for deficiency. On 12/22/2025, the Orange County Regional Office received a complaint with one allegation listed above: Reporting Party (RP) alleged that f acility is operating out of ratio. On 12/29/2025, LPA Patricia Duron conducted an unannounced visit to the facility and met with the licensee. Licensee stated that the facility was closed that day, and LPA did not observe any children present. Licensee provided LPA with facility roster for investigative review. The Orange County Regional Office has investigated the complaint alleging facility is operating out of ratio. Based on information gathered from LPA observations, interviews, and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3 is being cited; see LIC 9099D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Taeyong Kim. 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.

  • 102416.5(a)Type A

    STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity(a) The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, licensee had 15 children in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102416.1(a)(12)Type A

    102416.1(a)(12) Personnel Records: Documentation of either a criminal record clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by Section 102370(d). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that, 2 staff members did not have criminial record clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 9, 2026 inspection of KIM, TAEYONG?

This was a complaint inspection of KIM, TAEYONG on January 9, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to KIM, TAEYONG on January 9, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity(a) The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children fo..."

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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