Skip to main content
ReadyRule homepageReadyRule

Inspection visit

complaint

PENALOZA FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 197410641
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 1/23/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond and Brittany Lovest arrived at the above named home for the purpose of delivering complaint findings. Upon arrival LPA met with licensee Cecila Penaloza and toured the facility. LPA observed 7 children in care with licensee and 2 fingerprint cleared adults. LPA advised licensee, the purpose of the inspection was due to a complaint received by the El Segundo Child Care Regional Office (ESCCRO). During inspection, LPA toured the facility and observed scheduled activities. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, there is no evidence to show that the license and/or ratio were violated. Therefore, the above allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation(s) did or did not occur. Per Title 22 Regulations and Health and Safety Codes, no citations were issued. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, notice of site visit and appeal rights were discussed and provided to licensee, Cecila Penaloza.

Citations

3 citations 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.

  • 102417(g)(4)Type B

    OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from...conditions which might endanger a child.(4)..,cleaning compounds, medicines ,... and other items which could pose a danger... to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above evidenced by cleaning compounds, beauty products, and other items which could pose a danger to children were accessible to children in care in bathroom and daycare room.

  • 102425(d)Type B

    102425 Infant Safe Sleep(d) The provider shall place infants up to 12 month of age on their backs for sleeping. Based on observation and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above evidenced by staff placing infant on stomach to sleep.

  • 1597.622(c)Type B

    Family Day Care Homes

    §1597.622 Employees... family day care home; immunization requirements;...(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations..,in the person’s personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above evidenced by TB test dated at time of hire not present in personnel file for staff maintained by family day care home.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 23, 2025 inspection of PENALOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of PENALOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE on January 23, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to PENALOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE on January 23, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

Share this reportEmail

Next steps

If this is your facility,claim this pageand add your response to the public record. Free.

Spotted an inaccuracy on this visit?Request a reviewand we will check it against the public record.

Researching this visit professionally?Book a 20-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.

Data from CCLD public records. Last updated . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.