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Guevara-espinoza, Magali Family Child Care

License 243911936Family Child Care HomeAtwater, 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
(209) 326-4733
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

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.

2026

  • 1596.814(a)(1)(A)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a built-in swimming pool located in the backyard and there are two windows and a door that provided direct access to the pool area. One window is from the daycare living room. The second window and the door lead from the detached garage next to the house. A $500 civil penalty was assessed. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

2024

  • 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 limited to: (5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools.. (A)…gates shall swing away from the pool, self-close and have a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. Pool covers shall be strong enough to completely support the weight of an adult and shall be placed on the pool and.. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on observation, the licensee did not meet this requirement as evidenced by observation. LPA observed the gate opens away from the pool; however, the gate is not self-closing and self-latching onto the lock device. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. *This is an amended report.”

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the gate opened away from the pool; however, LPA observed that the gate is not self-closing and self-latching onto the lock device. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

Inspection record

6 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-02-04.

2 routine inspections.

3 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Atwater

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Guevara-espinoza, Magali Family Child Care licensed in California?

Yes, Guevara-espinoza, Magali Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.

How many citations does Guevara-espinoza, Magali Family Child Care have?

Guevara-espinoza, Magali Family Child Care has 3 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 4 other visits).

When was Guevara-espinoza, Magali Family Child Care last inspected?

Guevara-espinoza, Magali Family Child Care was last inspected on February 4, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Guevara-espinoza, Magali Family Child Care?

Guevara-espinoza, Magali 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 Atwater, Merced County, California.

How does Guevara-espinoza, Magali Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Merced County?

Guevara-espinoza, Magali Family Child Care has 3 citations. The county average is 2.0 citations per facility. There are 285 licensed childcare facilities in Merced County.

Does Guevara-espinoza, Magali Family Child Care have any serious violations?

Guevara-espinoza, Magali 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 Guevara-espinoza, Magali Family Child Care serve?

Guevara-espinoza, Magali Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.

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