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Chavez, Elia Family Child Care

License 243800117Family Child Care HomeAtwater, CA
11 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
12 children
Age range
0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
Phone
(209) 617-1955
Licensed since

Merced County context

285*CCLD

Total facilities

2.0*CCLD

Avg citations

5.3*CCLD

Avg visits

0.7*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.

2024

  • 102416.3(a)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the inspection, LPA observed daycare children have access to the off-limits areas: side backyard and garage. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

  • Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed Licensee provide proof (notice) that Staff #3 has background clearance; however, S3's background clearance was not associated with this facility. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

2023

  • 102425(b)Type B

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on observation, the licensees did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed two play yards in the living rooms. The first play yard has a sleeping child who had three blankets, a small pillow, and a bottle of milk inside the play yard with the child. LPA observed the second play yard has a child who was not sleeping but she was inside the play yard with a blanket and toys. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102425(i)Type B

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on observation, the Licensees did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed Child #1 (C1) was sleeping in the stroller as LPA entered the facility. LPA advised Licensees that if an infant falls sleep before being placed in a play yard, Licensees must move the infant to the play yard as soon as possible. Licensees stated that child had to sleep in the stroller in order for child to fall sleep. LPA observed that through the inspection process, child continued to sleep in the stroller which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on record review, the licensees did not comply with the section cited above. Licensees were not able to provide proof of physically check on Child #1 (C1) and Child #5 (C5) every 15 minutes when they were sleeping which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review, the licensees did not comply with the section cited above as Staff #2 (S2) did not have proof of completing the mandated reporter training for The General Training (2 hours) and for The Child Care Providers training (4 hours) which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance

    Based on record review, the licensees did not comply with the section cited above as Staff #3 (S3) who was providing care to the children did not obtain a criminal record clearance or an exemption prior to initial persence in the facility which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Family Day Care Homes

    Based on record review, the licensees did not comply with the section cited above as S2 did not have proof that S2 has all the required immunizations for the MMR, TDap, TB and influenza which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102416(c)Type B

    PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on record review, the licensees did not comply with the section cited above as S1 or S2 have their current pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid (FA).

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on observation, the licensees did not comply with the section cited above. During the indoor inspection, LPA observed two bottles of Raid in the kitchen cabinet that is not locked. LPA observed a bottle of Clorox wipes on the bookshelf, a liquid bottle of Clorox and Pine Sol on the kitchen counter. LPA observed bottles of shampoo in the children's restroom inside the shower which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

2021

  • 1596.8662(4)(b)(1)Type B

    Mandated Reporter Training. On or before March 30, 2018, a person who is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training, shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years, the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee stated that she has not updated her Mandated Reporter Training. This posses a potential risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.

Inspection record

4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-08-15.

4 routine inspections.

11 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Atwater

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Chavez, Elia Family Child Care licensed in California?

Yes, Chavez, Elia Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1994.

How many citations does Chavez, Elia Family Child Care have?

Chavez, Elia Family Child Care has 11 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 10 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (4 inspections).

When was Chavez, Elia Family Child Care last inspected?

Chavez, Elia Family Child Care was last inspected on August 15, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Chavez, Elia Family Child Care?

Chavez, Elia 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 12 children. It is located in Atwater, Merced County, California.

How does Chavez, Elia Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Merced County?

Chavez, Elia Family Child Care has 11 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 285 licensed childcare facilities in Merced County.

Does Chavez, Elia Family Child Care have any serious violations?

Chavez, Elia 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.

What ages does Chavez, Elia Family Child Care serve?

Chavez, Elia Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 12 children.

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