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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 394501229
Report Date: 07/29/2025
Date Signed: 07/29/2025 04:53:17 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:CHIMINIKE'S LEARNING CENTER LLCFACILITY NUMBER:
394501229
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MERARY PICOSFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:6600 GRIGSBY PLTELEPHONE:
(209) 451-0582
CITY:STOCKTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95219
CAPACITY: 57TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 57CENSUS: 50DATE:
07/29/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Picos, MeraryTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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On July 29th, 2025, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Nguyen met with facility representative, Merary Picos for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the unannounced annual inspection was explained. LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Children brought meals--breakfast, AM snack, lunch, PM snack, and dinner—from home. There were fifty (50) children present during today's inspection. LPA discussed with facility representative the balance of the annual license fees and verified the annual license fees were up to date.

LPA reviewed staffing ratios, first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills and drinking water. At 9:45 AM, LPA observed forty-nine (49) children being supervised with three (3) teachers on the playground. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. LPA observed functioning carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. There are adequate toys and equipment available for children. Outdoor play area was toured, the play structure appeared to be in good repair, and there is sufficient cushioning (artificial grass and woodchips) under the play structure.

LPA reviewed the electronic sign in/out book and observed that the children are properly signed in. LPA reviewed children’s and staff files. All staff present during today's inspection have a fingerprint clearance. Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Chayntel Hunter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: David Nguyen
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/29/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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Created By: David Nguyen On 07/29/2025 at 03:17 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: CHIMINIKE'S LEARNING CENTER LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 394501229

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/29/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101216.3(a)
Teacher-Child Ratio
(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, forty-nine (49) children were left with three (3) teachers on the playground during the inpsection, and the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/30/2025
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Facility representative agrees to hold a teachers' meeting to stress about child-teacher ratios to improve children's safety. Facility representative also agrees to provide LPA a copy of sign-in sheet for the teachers who attend the meeting. In addtion, facility representative agrees to maintain proper child-teacher ratios at all times.
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POC Due Date:
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Chayntel Hunter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
David Nguyen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/29/2025


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Created By: David Nguyen On 07/29/2025 at 03:17 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: CHIMINIKE'S LEARNING CENTER LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 394501229

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/29/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, three (3) out of six (6) teachers did not have valid Child Care Providers Mandated Reporter trainings, and the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/01/2025
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Facility representative agrees to obtain teachers' certificate of completion for the Child Care Providers Mandated Reporter trainings. Facility representative also agrees to submit to LPA the certificate of completion.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Chayntel Hunter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
David Nguyen
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/29/2025


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: CHIMINIKE'S LEARNING CENTER LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 394501229
VISIT DATE: 07/29/2025
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LPA observed health screening reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines. All staff members present today had current Pediatric CPR and First Aid. LPA observed AB1207 Mandated Reporter training certificates for three (3) staff members out of six (6) staff members. The facility representative was reminded to renew the course every 2 years through www.mandatedreporterca.com website.

This provider is not currently providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS) services to children in care. IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm



Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.

For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP).

LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Chayntel Hunter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: David Nguyen
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: CHIMINIKE'S LEARNING CENTER LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 394501229
VISIT DATE: 07/29/2025
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Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative, Merary Picos. Appeal rights and a notice of site visit were provided. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. Facility representative’s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form. A notice of site visit was posted and must remain posted for 30 days for parental review. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

In the areas that were evaluated, one (1) type-A deficiency and one (1) Type-B deficiency were cited during today’s inspection.

LPA Nguyen informed facility representative, Merary Picos that this report dated (07/29/2025) documents one (1) Type-A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.



Also, LPA Nguyen informed facility representative, Merary Picos to provide a copy of this licensing report dated (07/29/2025) that documents any Type-A citations 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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Chayntel Hunter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: David Nguyen
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/29/2025
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