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Chavez, Marcela 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
- (661) 746-9345
- Licensed since
Kern County context
686*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
16 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.
2025
- 102425(c)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 3 out of 3 infants which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 3 out of 3 infants which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.543Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the home's carbon monoxide detector war not working which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102418(a)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 infant files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee along with 4 other Staff members had expired Mandated Reporter Training Certificates, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(4)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed accessible laundry room with no door that had cleaning supplies and laundry soap inside which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee installed a baby gate at the time of inspection in order to make the laundry room inaccessible.
2023
- 102423(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations….This requirement was not met as evidenced by: interviews. It was determined that licensee is providing care to children at her store in Shafter, CA and also at the home (unknown location) of adult #1 which is not licensed. This poses an immediatel risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.
- 102370(d)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
(d) 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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department…This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Interview. Multiple individuals that were interviewed reported that daycare children have received care by adult #1 during licensees noted daycare hours and in the home of adult #1 who does not have a criminal record clearance on at least three occasions in the last month. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care. A $500.00 civil penalty was assessed today.
2022
- 102417(g)(7)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 10 children's files reviewed which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(8)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Children's Roster (LIC9040) on file is incomplete. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(9)(A)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as today, she was unable to provide proof of fire & disaster drill completion. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(m)(3)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 10 children's files reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102418(g)(1)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 9 out of 10 children's files reviewed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102419(d)Type B
ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND PARENTAL AND AUTHORIZED
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 10 children's files reviewed. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as today, Licensee was unable to provide LPA with proof of current Mandated Reporter course completion for herself, S2, and S3. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.622(c)Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as today, Licensee was unable to provide LPA with proof of measles and whooping cough immunization for herself, S2 and S3. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-09-29.
4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection8 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
16 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.
How many citations does Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care have?
Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care has 16 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 14 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (4 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care last inspected?
Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care was last inspected on September 29, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care?
Chavez, Marcela 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 Shafter, Kern County, California.
How does Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Kern County?
Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care has 16 citations. The county average is 1.6 citations per facility. There are 686 licensed childcare facilities in Kern County.
Does Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care 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.
Has Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care had any complaint inspections?
Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care serve?
Chavez, Marcela Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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