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SACRAMENTO WALDORF SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOODLicense 3436240401 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On Friday, December 12, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Amanda Sutter and Mandie Goodwin met with Operations Manager (OM) Melissa Rainsford to deliver findings regarding the above allegations. Upon arrival, LPAs observed 1 staff and 2 parent volunteers supervising 6 children. It was alleged that staff allow children in areas not approved by licensing. LPA Sutter conducted an inspection at the facility on 9/10/2025 to approve the use of the playground near the preschool yard. Previously, the children had been using the Kindergarten playground. During the investigation LPA learned that the facility had been using the playground near the preschool the since the beginning of the school year. School began the week of September 2, 2025. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and the above allegations are SUBSTANTIATED. One type B citation has been issued. OM has been provided with appeal rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Operations Manager Melissa Rainsford.

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.

  • 101212(c)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    101212 Reporting Requirements (c) The licensee shall notify the Department in writing of his/her intent prior to making any structural changes that reduce the total amount of indoor or outdoor activity space.This regulation was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, LPA learned that the facility used an outdoor playground before it was approved, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 12, 2025 inspection of SACRAMENTO WALDORF SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD?

This was a complaint inspection of SACRAMENTO WALDORF SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD on December 12, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SACRAMENTO WALDORF SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD on December 12, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101212 Reporting Requirements (c) The licensee shall notify the Department in writing of his/her intent prior to making ..."

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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