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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

CHEN, YUELINGLicense 3945007312 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On January 7, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams conducted a case management inspection at the facility listed above. LPA met with Licensee, Yueling Chen. Upon entry into the home, LPA observed eight (8) preschool children supervised by Licensee and her two assistants. LPA toured the facility. LPA discussed an incident that was initially reported to Community Care Licensing on December 18, 2025 which resulted in an injury of a child in care on December 17, 2025. Licensee was interviewed regarding the incident and confirmed that Child #1 was hit in the eye by C2. Interviews conducted revealed that two staff were present during the incident. Licensee reported that C1 had a history of behavioral issues. C1 exhibited escalated behaviors earlier in the day on December 17, 2025. Licensee acknowledged that staff failed to be vigilant once C1's behaviors began to escalate the second time on December 17, 2025 and as a result C2 injured C1 which left defined red bruising under the eye of C1 During today's inspection, LPA reviewed staff files which revealed that staff #1 does not have a fingerprint clearance on file, nor is she associated to the Licensee's childcare facility. Title 22 deficiencies will be cited on subsequent page, LIC 809D for criminal record clearance and personal rights. LPA Williams informed licensee Yueling Chen that this report dated 1/7/2026 document(s) one Type A citation. 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 1/7/2026 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Yueling Chen. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee, Yueling Chen and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

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.

  • 102370(d)(1)Type A

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    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:(1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Licensee did not ensure that staff had a fingerprint clearance prior to working in the home. Staff provided care and supervision for children in the facility. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

  • 102423(a)(4)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, including, but not limited to: interference with eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: C2 hit C1 in the eye which left defined red bruising under the eye. Licensee and her Assistant were present and did not stop the interaction. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 7, 2026 inspection of CHEN, YUELING?

This was a other inspection of CHEN, YUELING on January 7, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CHEN, YUELING on January 7, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to w..."

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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