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Cortez Family Child Care

License 198009345Family Child Care HomeDowney, CA
3 citations on record

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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
(562) 622-5620
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

3 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

  • 1597.622(c)Type B

    Family Day Care Homes

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above immunization for pertussis, measles, and influenza which poses a potential health, safety to persons in care.

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2023

  • 102417(g)(9)(A)Type B

    OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failed to show proof of emergency drills which posed a potential health, safety risk to children in care.

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  • 102421(a)Type B

    CHILD'S RECORDS

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, C1 is missing file for review which posed a potential health, safety risk to children in care.

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Inspection record

3 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-04-18.

3 routine inspections.

3 citations across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Cortez Family Child Care licensed in California?

Yes, Cortez Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2003.

How many citations does Cortez Family Child Care have?

Cortez Family Child Care has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (3 inspections).

When was Cortez Family Child Care last inspected?

Cortez Family Child Care was last inspected on April 18, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Cortez Family Child Care?

Cortez 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 Downey, Los Angeles County, California.

How does Cortez Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?

Cortez Family Child Care has 3 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,558 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.

Does Cortez Family Child Care have any serious violations?

Cortez Family Child Care has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

What ages does Cortez Family Child Care serve?

Cortez Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.

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