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WARD, STEPHANIELicense 4105179621 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On March 26th, 2025 at approximately 9:30am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Tapia-Mandujano and Badger conducted an unannounced case management inspection-deficiencies. LPAs met with licensee, Stephanie Ward, and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during inspection are licensee and two assistants caring for eight children (1 infants and 7 preschoolers). During today's inspection, one adult present did not have fingerprint clearance. During the inspection, it was determined and confirmed by licensee, that there were one unfingerprinted adults working in the child care facility. Due to this determination, there was an immediate health and safety risk for the children in care. Please see LIC 809D for more details and deficiencies cited today. ***California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Div. 12, Ch 3) were cited on this day. One type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 violations were issued today. Licensee is advised to provide a copy of the Evaluation Report and all Type \342\200\234A\342\200\235 Deficiencies cited, to the parents and guardians of children currently enrolled in care and to parents of newly enrolled children during the next 12 months. A signed and dated LIC 9224 shall be maintained in all Children's files. Notice of site Visit will be posted and should remain posted for 30 days, failure to post will result in an immediate civil penalty. This report must be available in the facility for public review. An exit interview was conducted with licensee, Stephanie Ward. Appeal Rights were provided.

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.

  • 102370(d)Type A

    102370(d): 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:This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there is one adult (A1) working in the home that did not have criminal background clearance or associated, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the March 26, 2025 inspection of WARD, STEPHANIE?

This was a other inspection of WARD, STEPHANIE on March 26, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to WARD, STEPHANIE on March 26, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "102370(d): Criminal Record Clearance: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety ..."

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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