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Inspection visit

Follow-up

RANCHO HERITAGE SCHOOLLicense 3648098581 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aman Lama arrived at the facility on another matter. LPA met with the facility representative, Kazi Akther. LPA toured the facility and took census. During the tour, LPA determined the center did not ensure a staff obtained a criminal record clearance before working at the center. S1 has been working in one of the classrooms alone, at the center since May, 2025. However, this individual is not cleared to work in a childcare setting. - SEE LIC809D LPA Aman Lama informed Director Kazi Akther that this report dated September 3, 2025 document(s) (1) Type A citation(s) 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 Aman Lama informed the Director, Kazi Akther to provide a copy of this licensing report dated September 3, 2025, that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled, or newly enrolled by the next business day or the next day the child(ren) is(are) in care. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification and kept on file for 12 months from the date of this report. A Civil Penalty has been assessed during this inspection. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the “California Department of Social Services”. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH . An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report and Notice of Site (NOS) Visit was provided to the facility representative, Kazi Akther. Upon request, this report must be made available to the public for three years.

Citations

3 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.

  • 101170(e)Type A

    (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility. This was not met as evidenced by: During a tour of the facility, LPA determined S1 does not have a criminal record clearance. This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety to the persons in care.

  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This was not met as evidenced by: During a tour of the center, LPA noted areas of the center not being used with signs of rodents. Additionally observed were cobwebs, dust, debris, rugs, large toys, and stacks of paper piled on top of each other. LPA noted a foul odor in one of the on-limits classrooms, & unable to determine its source.

  • BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors(1)The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This was not met as evidenced by: During a tour of the center, LPA noted areas of the center not being used with signs of rodents. Pertinent parties stated on/about 08/18/25, staff were instructed to sweep up rat droppings found in a first-floor storage closet and additional droppings on the second floor.LPA reviewed a photo of a

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 3, 2025 inspection of RANCHO HERITAGE SCHOOL?

This was a other inspection of RANCHO HERITAGE SCHOOL on September 3, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to RANCHO HERITAGE SCHOOL on September 3, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior ..."

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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