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Picos De Garcia, Maria 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) 746-0169
- Licensed since
Kern County context
845*CCLD
Total facilities
2.5*CCLD
Avg citations
5.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
7 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
- 102417(d)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 that outdoor toys/play equipment had sun damage and were brittle and broken which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)Type B
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the pool alarm was not functioning properly. Licensee and LPA tested the alarm, and the alarm would only sound from the receiver box inside the home and not from the alarm itself which 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. LPA observed that Licensee did not have a valid Mandated Reporter Training Certificate on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(b)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 restroom drawers to be dirty with dust, and dead bugs, restroom floor boards with water damage and peeling paint, urine stains on bottom of toilet, child's potty chair with dried urine inside, toilet scrub brush and toilet plunger inside shower, and spider webs on outdoor play structure and outdoor toys which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102418(g)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that 2 out of 6 children's records were missing immunization documents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 102423(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Based on LPAs observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as upon entering the facility LPAs observed an awake infant sitting within a baby bouncer. LPAs also observed an additional vacant baby bouncer within the day-care room, as well as a vacant excersaucer. This poses an immediate 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 completion of a fire & disaster drill. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-05-09.
2 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Picos De Garcia, Maria Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Picos De Garcia, Maria Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2007.
How many citations does Picos De Garcia, Maria Family Child Care have?
Picos De Garcia, Maria Family Child Care has 7 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Picos De Garcia, Maria Family Child Care last inspected?
Picos De Garcia, Maria Family Child Care was last inspected on May 9, 2025 (about 13 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Picos De Garcia, Maria Family Child Care?
Picos De Garcia, Maria 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 Picos De Garcia, Maria Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Kern County?
Picos De Garcia, Maria Family Child Care has 7 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 845 licensed childcare facilities in Kern County.
Does Picos De Garcia, Maria Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Picos De Garcia, Maria 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.
What ages does Picos De Garcia, Maria Family Child Care serve?
Picos De Garcia, Maria Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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