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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

ARRIAGA FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1974087341 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 04/23/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elicia Calvillo conducted an unannounced 3 Year Annual inspection at 15639 Ludlow Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344. LPA arrived at the facility at 08:40: AM, identified self and met with Catalina Arriaga, Licensee and Catherine \342\200\234Collette\342\200\235 Arriaga, Licensee\342\200\231s daughter and assistant who guided analyst on a tour of the inside and outside of the facility. There were 8 children, 1 Assistant, and Antonio Arriango, Licensee present at arrival. LPA provided Licensee with a copy of the LIC126 Entrance Checklist -Family Child Care Homes to help facilitate the inspection. Licensee cares for children from ages 3 months to 13 years. Facility hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 07:30AM to 05:30PM. Due to time constraints LPA will needs to conduct a continuation visit to issue Type B Citations for violations found during the Annual Inspection. All adults who reside or work in the home do not have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Maximiliano Arriaga a resident of the home does not have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Page 1 of 2 During today's visit, per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, was one (1) Type A citation issued for 1596.871(c)(1)(A) Administration of a child care , a plan of correction is due on 04/24/2025 and a $500.00 Civil Penalty is assessed today. LPA informed the Licensee and Assistant (daughter) to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 04/23/2025 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224) (LPA provided a copy of the form), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to comply with posting requirement will result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Antonio Arriaga, Licensee and Catherine "Colette" Arriaga (daughter), Assistant including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

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.

  • Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance

    Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified ... from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption... prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a resident in did not obtain a Criminal Record clearance or exemption which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the April 23, 2025 inspection of ARRIAGA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of ARRIAGA FAMILY CHILD CARE on April 23, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to ARRIAGA FAMILY CHILD CARE on April 23, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified ... from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record cleara..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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