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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

CERVANTES, PATRICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMELicense 0654061124 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 9/3/2025 at 2:20pm, a case management inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Laura Chavez. LPA met with licensee Patricia Cervantes. At 1:30pm, LPA toured the facility and observed Infant #1 and Infant #2 sleeping in the same pac-n-play at the same time. LPA observed Infant #1 and Infant #2 holding small blankets while they slept. A Sippy cup and a loose infant sock were also observed inside the pac-n-play while Infant #1 and Infant #2 slept. A review of files for Infant #1 and Infant #2 found that Individual Infant Sleeping Plans were not available for LPA's review. The licensee was unable to locate the file of records for Child #8 for review. The following Infant Safe Sleep deficiencies were cited - 102425(a), 102425(b), and 102425(c)(1)(2), 102421(a), (see LIC 809D): LPA Laura Chavez informed licensee Patricia Cervantes that this report, dated 9/3/2025, documents 2 Type A citation(s) 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. Report continued: See LIC 809-C 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. 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 other inspection of CERVANTES, PATRICIA FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME on September 3, 2025. 4 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

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

Yes, 4 citations were issued (2 Type A, 2 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 other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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