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Athena Certeza
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (925) 305-7377
- Licensed since
Contra Costa County context
1,472*CCLD
Total facilities
2.9*CCLD
Avg citations
5.5*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
3 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
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.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-12-11.
2 routine inspections.
- Other3 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Brentwood
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Athena Certeza licensed in California?
Yes, Athena Certeza is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2011.
How many citations does Athena Certeza have?
Athena Certeza has 3 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 4 other visits).
When was Athena Certeza last inspected?
Athena Certeza was last inspected on December 11, 2025 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Athena Certeza?
Athena Certeza is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in Brentwood, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Athena Certeza compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
Athena Certeza has 3 citations. The county average is 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,472 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Athena Certeza have any serious violations?
Athena Certeza has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
What ages does Athena Certeza serve?
Athena Certeza serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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