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Castaneda Family Day 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
- (818) 765-5345
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
8,727*CCLD
Total facilities
2.5*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
8 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
- 102418(g)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102423(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
To receive safe, Healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement was not met by... LPA's observation of the picnic table furnishing. the table does not have back support and not age appropriate for child #1. Child#1's feet do not reach the floor and table. This poses potential health and safety risk to children in care.
- 1024162(b)(c)Type B
(b) The licensee shall report to the Department any of the events as specified in Health and Safety Code Sections 1597.467(b)(1)(A) through (b)(1)(C) that occur during the operation of the family childcare home. (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child." This requirement was not met by... Licensee disclosed child #1 was injured during care. Child #1 sustained injuries while in care, an Incident report was not reported to the Palmdale Regional Office within 24 hours. This poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.
2024
- 1597.622a1Type B
Employees or volunteers at family day care home; immunization requirements; records; exemptions: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, tb test, pertussis, and measles.
2023
- 102418(g)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee was unable to locate children's immunzations, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102370(d)Type A
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed adult #1 assisting with day care children without a fingerprint clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-08-14.
3 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Sun Valley
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Castaneda Family Day Care licensed in California?
Yes, Castaneda Family Day Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1994.
How many citations does Castaneda Family Day Care have?
Castaneda Family Day Care has 8 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 11 visits (3 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Castaneda Family Day Care last inspected?
Castaneda Family Day Care was last inspected on August 14, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Castaneda Family Day Care?
Castaneda Family Day 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 Sun Valley, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Castaneda Family Day Care compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Castaneda Family Day Care has 8 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Castaneda Family Day Care have any serious violations?
Castaneda Family Day 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 Castaneda Family Day Care had any complaint inspections?
Castaneda Family Day Care has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Castaneda Family Day Care serve?
Castaneda Family Day Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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