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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT & AMORELicense 3945004299 citations on this visit
9 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On February 25, 2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Stacey Williams and Elvira Sierra met with Facility Representative, Aida Lomeli for an unannounced annual random inspection. LPAs provided LIC 125, Entrance Checklist and toured the facility including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. LPAs observed seven infants being supervised by two staff. The Facility Representative was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are seven days per week from 6:00AM- 6:00 PM. There is a waiver on file for shared outdoor space. The Facility Representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Childcare Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed the infant classroom appeared clean including the carpets and floors. Diapering unit was not in good condition. LPAs observed the unit is broken and missing one bottom cabinet. The remaining cabinet does not close and is off the hinge. The toileting area is sanitary. The infant napping room is cluttered with items obstructing an exit door with an absorbent amount of large miscellaneous items including, but not limited to children’s ride on toys, large doll house, boxes, rocking chair, and outside toys. Crib sheets were not tight fitting. Sheets fit loosely. LPAs observed a functional smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Chemicals and cleaning materials were kept inaccessible to children. Trash cans have tight fitting lids. The Facility Representative stated there are no poisons, bodies of water, or weapons on the premises. Playground equipment and surfaces were inspected while touring the outdoor space area. LPAs observed one large item that appeared to be a mascot object used as climbing structure placed on the cement. Facility Representative stated the item was given to her. There was no signage on the item indicating the appropriate age limitations. While touring the outside area, LPAs observed two areas of the fence were not in good repair. There is a large gap in the fencing area of the playground leaving open space for exiting the playground area leading to hazardous space. Shade was provided to children via awning. Drinking water was readily available to children both indoors and outdoors. Menus were posted. Facility provides breakfast, morning and afternoon snacks, lunch and dinner. LPA observed required licensing postings were visible on the parent board area. LPAs did not observe a current children's roster. The facility has a current fire drill log on file. The last drill was conducted February 2026. Sign in sheets are done electronically. Continued on LIC 809-C..... Page 2… During today’s inspection staff and children’s files were reviewed. LPAs did not observe current immunization records for infants in care. There were no current infant needs and service plans for infants in care, nor were there individual infant sleeping plans on file for two infants. Staff were unable to provide safe sleep log history for infants in care that documents checks have were conducted every 15 minutes. Facility Representative stated that staff use the Learning Genie App to document sleep log. When explaining the App to LPAs. Facility Representative was able to show the start of each child’s nap and the duration of the nap. A daily log was shown for several days prior to today’s date; however, Facility Representative was unable to produce previous daily logs showing 15-minute checks. Logs that were provided were from 2025. One staff present does not have immunization records for MMR, health screening, employee rights, and mandated reporter training. One staff observed supervising infants does not have a staff file. LPAs were unable to obtain a criminal record clearance or required forms for this staff. One staff present today has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification (expires 6/2027). Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Childcare Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Facility Representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPAs also informed Facility Representative of the importance of checking for and removing recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/ , and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Continued on LIC 809-C..... Page 3… Facility Representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . LPAs informed Facility Representative that this report dated 2/25/2026 documents 1 Type A citation . 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 Williams informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 2/25/2026 that documents any Type - A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Deficiencies cited on attached page LIC 809D. A notice of site visit was to Facility Representative, Aida Lomeli and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Aida Lomeli.

Citations

9 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.

  • 101239(n)Type B

    FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

    Based on ibservations the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a changing station door unit broken and missing one bottom cabinet which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • IMMUNIZATIONS

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by no having immunizations record for 6 out of 7 children present which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal right risk to persons in care.

  • OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

    Based on the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPAs observed one large item that appeared to be a mascot object used as climbing structure placed on the cement which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

    Based on observations the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a large gap in the fencing area of the playground leaving open space for exiting the playground area leading to hazardous space. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101430(a)(3)(A)(4)Type B

    Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having LIC 9227 form in unfants that are 12 months or younge which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • INFANT CARE CENTER SLEEPING EQUIPMENT

    Based on observations the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having 5 cribs with sheets that were not appropriate to the crib mattress which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on observation,interview,record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having health screening report for staff present which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

    Based on observation record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having all required immunizations for staff present which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101419.3(a)(1)Type B

    Based on observation, record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having the written needs and services plan for infants present which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 25, 2026 inspection of ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT & AMORE?

This was an other inspection of ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT & AMORE on February 25, 2026. 9 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 8 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ACADEMY OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT & AMORE on February 25, 2026?

Yes, 9 citations were issued (1 Type A, 8 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on ibservations the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a changing station door unit b..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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