Follow-up on corrections·April 30, 2026

During the course of a complaint investigation, additional information was received. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Gaumann met with Director (D1) Mario Zettler to discuss and obtain additional information. The director stated that staff member (S1) is currently employed as a teacher at the facility. He reported that he was unaware S1 did not have a valid criminal record clearance, as S1 was hired prior to his appointment as director. On 04/29/26 the LPA reviewed the facility’s Guardian roster and observed that S1 was not listed. D1 confirmed that S1 started on 12/15/25 and works five days a week. D1 provided a copy of S1's timesheet for the past four weeks which indicates she worked 5 days each week. Department records indicate that S1 had not obtained department approved criminal record clearance or exemption status. The facility did not ensure S1 obtained a criminal record clearance before working at the facility. LPA reminded the director that the facility is responsible for ensuring all staff obtain proper clearance through Guardian prior to working at the center. The director confirmed that the facility has access to Guardian and can view its current staff roster. During today’s visit, S1 was directed to leave the premises. S1 may not return to the facility or resume duties until a valid criminal record clearance or an approved criminal record exemption has been obtained. LPA provided LIC9163 Request for Live Scan to S1. The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, was observed: see LIC 809D. A $3,000 Civil Penalty has been accessed. Continued on LIC809-C LPA, Jessica Gaumann informed the director, Mario Zettler, that this report dated 04/30/26 document(s) one Type A citation(s) 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 Jessica Gaumann informed the director, Mario Zettler, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 04/30/26 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. This report was read and reviewed with the director, Mario Zettler. Notice of site visit shall be posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided.