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CERTEZA, ATHENALicense 0734072083 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cherie Acosta conducted an unannounced Case Management visit. LPA met with licensee Athena Certeza. Licensee's fingerprint cleared husband was also present during the visit. There were 2 infants and 3 preschool aged children in care. During the visit licensee's assistant, Monica Lowery, arrived at the home. Assistant does not have criminal background clearance. Monica Lowery left the home during the visit. On 11/19/25, the Brentwood Police Department seized a loaded, unlocked rifle from the home. The rifle was stored in an unlocked bedroom. The attached type A violations are cited today and must be corrected by the due date. Upon receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. All parents/guardians must sign an acknowledgement form of proof of receiving this report (LIC9224). The LIC 9224 must be placed in the child's file to be reviewed by licensing. An immediate $500 civil penalty is assessed today.

Citations

3 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.

  • 102370(d)(1)Type A

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    Criminal Record Clearance.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: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Assistant Monica Lowery does not have criminal record clearance which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

  • 102417(g)(4)(A)Type B
  • 102417(g)(4)(C)Type A

    Operation of a Family Child Care Home.The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to:Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. Ammunition shall be stored and locked separately from firearms.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: licensee had a loaded rifle in the home that was not locked which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 11, 2025 inspection of CERTEZA, ATHENA?

This was a other inspection of CERTEZA, ATHENA on December 11, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to CERTEZA, ATHENA on December 11, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (3 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Criminal Record Clearance.All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section..."

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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