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Montenegro & Castro 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
- (323) 712-0725
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,562*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
9 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.
2024
- 1597.622(a)(1)Type B
Family Day Care Homes
(a)(1) 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, pertussis, and measles...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, co-licensee Castro was unable to provide assistants' proof of immunization record, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416.5(e)Type A
STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY
Staffing Ratio and Capacity 102416.5(e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c).This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the co-licensee did not comply with the section cited above, between 11:21am and 11:26am the facility operated out of ratio, as co-licensee Castro was present with 9 children in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(a)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Operation of a Family Child Care Home 102414(a)The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure...Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, co-licensee Montenegro works for the Lawndale School District, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 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, cleaning compounds underneath the kitchen sink cabinet were not secured with safety latch, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Gated kitchen is used as a walkway to access the backyard.
- 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 in 3 out of 3 personnel files did not have completed training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(a)(3)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 crib mattress was dislodged while infant was asleep, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.622(a)(1)Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3, proof of immunization record, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416.2(a)(2)Type B
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, co-licensee moved out of the home two months ago, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416(c)Type A
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, assistant did not have valid certification while providing care and supervison for all 6 children in care by herself, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-10-30.
1 routine inspection, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type A · 4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
9 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.
How many citations does Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care have?
Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care has 9 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (1 inspection, 1 complaint visit, 1 other visit).
When was Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care last inspected?
Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care was last inspected on October 30, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care?
Montenegro & Castro 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 Lawndale, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care has 9 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,562 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care has 3 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 Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care had any complaint inspections?
Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care serve?
Montenegro & Castro Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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