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25 | On 9/21/2026 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A. Nunez and D. Valdez-Santana conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Facility Representative, Romila Lorilla. A tour of the facility was conducted, and census was taken and the total census at that time observed was 28 children and 10 staff members. The facility was operating with staff-child ratios and within licensed capacity.
A review of staff records on this date indicated that not all facility staff or other individuals who required caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
During the visit to the facility on 9/21/2026, LPAs discovered that individuals, Staff#1 (S1) and Staff#2 (S2) do not have a background clearance with Community Care Licensing. LPAs discovered that individuals, S1 background clearance has been in process since April 25, 2026 and does not have cleared. S1 has been working at the facility since May 11, 2026. Additionally, S2 has no background clearance and has been working at the facility since July 13, 2026. LPAs observed S1 and S2 present at the facility.
The Director stated, she believed S1 and S2 had background fingerprint clearances. However, the Director did not verify with Community Care Licensing on status of clearance.
The facility will be cited for Criminal Record violation, Type A for S1 and S2, California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Section 101170(e)(1) 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. See LIC 809D. A civil penalty of $500 has been assessed for S1 and $500 has been assessed for S2. Page 1 of 2
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