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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

CAC - CARPINTERIA INFANT & TODDLER CENTERLicense 4262163351 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On February 19, 2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovani Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Case Management - Incident inspection at the above mentioned Child Care Center (CCC). LPA met with Director Lucia Torres and informed them the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection 8 children were present. On 2/6/26 the CCC self reported an incident where Child 1 (C1) was left unattended during a transition. LPA in the company of the director toured the area where the incident occurred. LPA observed the door to the outdoor play area is see through and that the yard has age appropriate toys and equipment. LPA observed the yard to be completely enclosed. LPA interviewed Director and Staff 1 (S1). LPA noted C1 was left in the outdoor area for a short period, however S1 did not have visual supervision of C1 after other children were transitioned inside by other staff. LPA notes the facility has a plan to review policies and procedures regarding 100% supervision with staff in order to prevent a similar incidents from occurring. Additionally, the facility responded appropriately in reporting the incident to Licensing and informing parent of C1. Based on the information obtained, 1 Type B deficiency is being issued as a result of the incident on the attached LIC 809D. Report was reviewed with Director Lucia Torres . Notice of site visit and appeal rights were given.

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.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS

    101429 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Under no circumstances shall ANY infant be left unattended.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, facility did not comply with the deficiency cited above which poses an a potential risk to the health, safety and or personal rights of children in care.

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What happened during the February 19, 2026 inspection of CAC - CARPINTERIA INFANT & TODDLER CENTER?

This was a other inspection of CAC - CARPINTERIA INFANT & TODDLER CENTER on February 19, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CAC - CARPINTERIA INFANT & TODDLER CENTER on February 19, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101429 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and ..."

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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