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CERVANTES, PATRICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMELicense 0654061121 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

An interview conducted on 8/29/2025 with Witness #1 (W1) between 12:26pm - 12:52pm stated upon arrival to the home at 12:00pm, the licensee was observed without an assistant present caring for 11 children, 5 infants under the age of 2 years and 6 toddlers, 3 aged 2 years, and 3 aged 3 years. W1 stated the licensee's assistant arrived at 12:05pm. The following deficiencies were cited 102416.5(d)(1)(e) - Staffing Ratio and Capacity (see LIC 9099D): LPA Laura Chavez informed licensee Patricia Cervantes that this report dated 9/3/2025 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Laura Chavez informed the licensee Patricia Cervantes to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 9/3/2025 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. Based on interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the allegation that the licensee was operating out of the terms of the license is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Section 102416.(5)(d)(1)(e) is cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the licensee, Patricia Cervantes. Appeal rights were provided. The Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00.

Citations

5 citations 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.

  • 102416.5(d)(1)(e)Type A

    Staffing Ratio and Capacity - If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • 102421(a)Type B

    CHILD'S RECORDS

  • 102425(a)Type A

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Infant Safe Sleep -There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation of two infants sleeping in a pac-n-play at the same time.

  • 102425(b)Type A

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Infant Safe Sleep - Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation of two infants holding small blankets while they slept and a sippy cup and infant sock inside the pac-n-play while the two infants slept.

  • 102425(c)(1)(2)Type B

    Infant Safe Sleep - An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 month of age the provider has in care and maintained at the facility in the infant’s file.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on 2 out of 3 file reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 3, 2025 inspection of CERVANTES, PATRICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME?

This was a complaint inspection of CERVANTES, PATRICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME on September 3, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to CERVANTES, PATRICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME on September 3, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Staffing Ratio and Capacity - If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee s..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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