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Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care
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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
- (559) 896-1670
- Licensed since
Fresno County context
648*CCLD
Total facilities
1.6*CCLD
Avg citations
4.8*CCLD
Avg visits
0.4*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 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.
2026
- 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)Type B
2025
- 1596.814(a)Type B
FAMILY DAYCARE HOME SWIMMING POOL SAFETY
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that the pool gate did not open away from the pool and the self latching/self closing mechanism needed tightening as it was not latching from a close distance. LPA also observed that the pool was missing a secondary safety feature such as a pool alarm or pool cover. The gate was also missing a key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground.
- 1596.814(a)(2)Type B
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.Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that licensee did not have the following safety equipment readily available: life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches, a rescue pole with body hook with a minimum fixed length of 12 feet, and proof of daily inspection of the drowing prevention safety features/equipment.
2022
- 102417(g)(4)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In the accessible restroom, there was tooth paste and Sanis brand air freshener that was accessible. In the accessible kitchen drawers, there was a screw driver, multiple batteries, and scissors. In the living room, there was an unsealed bottle of liquor and multiple sealed bottles of liquor in a liquor cabinet. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
- 102423(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In the accessible back yard, LPA Ocegueda observed multiple dog droppings, dusty toys and tricycles, and a aluminum leaf board against a fence. The aluminum leaf board had sharp edges. Licensee stated she does not currently use the play yard due to hot weather but was not reported as inaccessible to the Licensing Department.This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 102417(g)(5)Type A
(5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds and similar bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA Mercado observed in the backyard an in-ground pool that is made accessible to day care children through the livingroom sliding glass door with no pool fencing making pool accessible to day care children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-05-22.
4 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2006.
How many citations does Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care have?
Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care has 6 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (4 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care last inspected?
Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care was last inspected on May 22, 2026 (6 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care?
Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care 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 Selma, Fresno County, California.
How does Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Fresno County?
Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care has 6 citations. The county average is 1.6 citations per facility. There are 648 licensed childcare facilities in Fresno County.
Does Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care has 1 Type A citation 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.
Has Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care had any complaint inspections?
Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care serve?
Alcantara, Esmeralda Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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