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Benitez 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) 359-5551
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
8,727*CCLD
Total facilities
2.5*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
8 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
- 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 persons present were not fingerprint cleared which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.Per adut 2 they have been working at the facility for 1 year and adult 1 have been living at the facility for 2 months.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
2024
- 1597.622(a)(1)Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 staff present did ot have proff of MMR vaccination which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 102417(g)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to:This requirement is not met as evidence by: LPA observed that the bathroom cabinet used by children in care had cleaning products and did not have a latch or lock. Due to the children were sleeping and there are safety gates at hallway leading to the bathroom this poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care
- 102416.2(a)(2)Type B
The licensee shall report... Any change in household composition including adults moving in or out of the home and anyone living in the home who reaches his or her 18th birthday.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per interview and observations the licensee failed to report that her adult family member has moved into the home for over a month. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
2022
- 102417(g)(3)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the safety gate at the base of the stairs leading to the 2nd floor (off limit area) was left open, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(b)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed Child#1 and Child #2 with a baby blanket in the crib while sleeping. Per licensee the infants supervised at all times while they nap.This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
2021
- 102417(g)(5)Type A
The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to ...cleaning compounds and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be... inaccessible to children.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed a can of Lyson and container of mouthwash on a low cabinet in the children's bathroom easily accessiblet to children in care.This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
16 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-08-06.
3 routine inspections.
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Benitez Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Benitez Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.
How many citations does Benitez Family Child Care have?
Benitez Family Child Care has 8 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 16 visits (3 inspections, 13 other visits).
When was Benitez Family Child Care last inspected?
Benitez Family Child Care was last inspected on August 6, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Benitez Family Child Care?
Benitez 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 Bell Gardens, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Benitez Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Benitez Family Child Care has 8 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Benitez Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Benitez 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 Benitez Family Child Care serve?
Benitez Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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