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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
- (818) 605-8013
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,558*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
4 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.
- 102416.5(d)(1)Type A
STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee was caring for 5 infants at once, LPA observed 1 infant was picked up before nap time, putting her back in ratio, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, the backyard was observed to have multiple areas that put children at risk such as loose bricks , gardening tools, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 adults had expired mandated reporter training certificates 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 1 adult did not obtain fingerprint clearance which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-04-09.
1 routine inspection.
- Inspection2 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Castro Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Castro Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.
How many citations does Castro Family Child Care have?
Castro Family Child Care has 4 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (1 inspection, 2 other visits).
When was Castro Family Child Care last inspected?
Castro Family Child Care was last inspected on April 9, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Castro Family Child Care?
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 Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Castro Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Castro Family Child Care has 4 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,558 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Castro Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Castro Family Child 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.
What ages does Castro Family Child Care serve?
Castro Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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