January 9, 2025
What Happened
Facility cited for director falsifying mandated reporter training certificate (certificate actually belonged to staff member Manlian Li), expired epinephrine medication without family confirmation of non-use, inadequately covered electrical wires dangling near children's chairs, and cleaning products stored accessibly. Otherwise ratios, safety equipment, and records compliant.
Observations
- Director falsified mandated reporter training certificate - QR code verification showed certificate belonged to staff member Manlian Li
- One child's expired epinephrine medication present without written family confirmation that child no longer needs it
- Electrical wires inadequately covered and dangling near children's chair
- Container of Lysol wipes stored on top of children's toilet tank, accessible to children
- Unidentified man was in locked staff bathroom for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes (8:40 AM to 10:25 AM); director stated he was a performer using restroom
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
Based on observation, an uncleared fingerprint person was present while the children were in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
What does this citation mean? →Based on the record review, the center did not comply with the abovementioned section. The director did not have a valid mandated reporter training certificate. Additionally, it was discovered that the director had falsified the certificate by altering and editing her name on the certificate. The QR code verified that the certificate belonged to her staff member, Manlian Li.
What does this citation mean? →Based on observations, LPAs confirmed that the center has a container of Lysol wipes that was stored on top of the children's toilet tank and was accessible to children.
What does this citation mean? →Data sourced from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) public records. Updated weekly. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.