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Alvarez Leiva 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
- (562) 448-4169
- 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
11 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
- 102417(g)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed multiple electrical outlets within the facility uncovered and unsecured which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(1)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed a fire extinguisher in the day care room with an expired service tag August 7,2024 which poses 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 [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.622(c)Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
- 1597.622(c)Type B
Family Day Care Homes
2024
- 102416.2(b)(3)Type B
(C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child."This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interview , and record review Licensee did not report an unusual incident report to the department in a timely fashion which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 102423(1)(a)Type A
Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights...the following:(1) To be treated with dignity in his/her personal relationship with staff and other persons. The requirement was not met by evidence of: Based on observation, and interview, Licensee did not provide proper supervision that led to the personal rights of a day care child being violated which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
2023
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review staff #2 is missing proof of Mandated Reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(5)(A)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation LPA did not observe the gate on the mesh fence to self-close or self-latch when opened. LPA observed some tears in the fence which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed the pool is located in the off-limit backyard (fenced). LPA tested the alarms in place to alert licensee that the sliding doors are open to sound on.
2021
- 102417(g)(1)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on LPA observation of the Fire Extinguished service tag indicated that the last service date was 11/25/19. The licensee did not comply with the above requirements which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-12-10.
3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
11 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.
How many citations does Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care have?
Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care has 11 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 8 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (3 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 6 other visits).
When was Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care last inspected?
Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care was last inspected on December 10, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care?
Alvarez Leiva 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 Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care has 11 citations. The county average is 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,558 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care has 1 Type A citation 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 Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care had any complaint inspections?
Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care serve?
Alvarez Leiva Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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