Learning To Love Development Center LLC
Learning To Love Development Center LLC was a licensed child care center in Sacramento, CA, licensed for up to 10 children. Its license closed around March 2024. Since February 2021, the state inspected it 1 time and investigated 2 complaints, 1 substantiated, and issued 17 citations, 8 of them Type A. Its inspection history is kept here for reference.
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A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirment is not met as evidenced. LPAs observed 28 children of various ages from all three programs on the infant play yard. 1 Facility Representative will submit a plan of correction in writing by POC date of 5/18/2023. This is an immidiate risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8
Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed five cribs with loose mattress covers.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed broken toys, a bbq pit and a shed that has exposed sharp metal in the infant playyard area.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. The portable sink next to the changing table was not operational and did not have any water for hand washing.
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Facility Representative stated she has misplaced the nap logs and is not sure where they are.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Children's records were incomplete, LIC311A was provided and required documents for children's records were discussed.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed milk for children that expired 3/17/2023.
Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. This requirement is not met as 1 The Facility Representative stated she will reach out to the landlord today and will come up with a plan to remove the trash from the premises. The Facility Representative is also required evidenced: LPA observed a large pile of trash in bags which has food waste, diapers and other disposed items. The pile of trash is located in front of the entrance of the facility. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8 to come up with a plan for a permanent fix to ensure the trash is regularly removed from the premises. POC is due by 01/07/2022 LPA will return to correct the citation.
Objects used by children shall be washed and disinfected at least daily, or more often if necessary. Such objects shall include, but not be limited to, toys and blankets. This requirement is not met as evidenced: 1 Facility Representative will ensure to clean and organize outdoor toys and ensure they are properly stored and sanitized. LPA observed infant toys scattered on the ground of the infant play yard, there were toys in bins covered in dirty rain water. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8
There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced: Facility Representative was in ratio with six infants. She had an individual in the 1 Facility Representative stated that she recently fired two staff from the infant room and is in the process of filling their position. Facility Representative will submit a written plan of correction by POC date of infant room on a working interview which can not count in ratios. This is an immidiate risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8 01/06/2022. LPA will return to correct the violation.
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: Facility Representative was provided blank LIC9163 forms. She will ensure both individuals are fingerprint cleared by POC date of 01/06/2022 or they can no longer provide care to children. Staff Aleta Pinkney and Shanatta Rivers do not have fingerprint clearances. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. An immidiate civil penalty in the amount of $100 is assessed per individual. 8
Prior to employment, an infant care teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least three postsecondary semesters or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, and three 1 Facility Representative will write a plan of correction which will address this violation. LPA will return to correct the violation. The written plan is due by 01/06/22. postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units related to the care of infants, at an accredited or approved college or university. This requirement is not met as evidenced: Staff #2 did not have proof of ECE units, Staff #3 did not have units related to infant care. 8
The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement is not met as evidenced: LPA observed a live cockroach in the microwave. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. 1 Facility Representative stated she will ensure to hire a pest company to ensure the facility is treated for pests by POC date of 02/04/2022. The facility will also be deep cleaned.
All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. This requirement is not met as evidenced: LPA observed standing water in a portable sink which was not properly draining. 1 Facility Representative stated that she will ensure to have the sink in proper operating order when children are in care. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8
The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced: 1 Licensee stated that the fence is leaning due to a recent storm. She will ensure to have the fence repaired by POC date of 02/04/2022. LPA will return to correct the violation. LPA observed a leaning fence in the play yard which separates the facilities and the neighbors yard. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care. 8
Complaint investigations
Facility has cockroaches
Toys are not being cleaned and disinfected
Trash is accessible on the premises of the child care center
Facility is out of ratio
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Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.
To read the full state reports, search facility number 343623782 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.