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Cardenas 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) 238-8616
- 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
1 citation 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.
- 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. LPA observed cleaning products being stored in a cabinet with a faulty safety latch which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-05-15.
5 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Tehachapi
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Cardenas Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Cardenas Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Cardenas Family Child Care have?
Cardenas Family Child Care has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 7 visits (5 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 1 other visit).
When was Cardenas Family Child Care last inspected?
Cardenas Family Child Care was last inspected on May 15, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Cardenas Family Child Care?
Cardenas 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 Tehachapi, Kern County, California.
How does Cardenas Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Kern County?
Cardenas Family Child Care has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 1.6 citations per facility. There are 686 licensed childcare facilities in Kern County.
Does Cardenas Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Cardenas Family Child Care has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Cardenas Family Child Care had any complaint inspections?
Cardenas Family Child Care has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Cardenas Family Child Care serve?
Cardenas Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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