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Alvarez Castillo, Lorena
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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
- (831) 431-9506
- Licensed since
Monterey County context
455*CCLD
Total facilities
1.9*CCLD
Avg citations
4.0*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
7 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
- 1596.8595(a)(3)(1)Type B
Posting licensing …..each licensed child day car facility shall post a copy… failure to comply … shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.This requirement was not met as evidenced by : Licensee did not posted the LIC 9099 Complaint Investigation Report dated 7/22/2025. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 102423(a)(4)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Each child receiving services from a FCCH shall have certain rights...To be free from corporal or unusaul punishment, infliction of pain...This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews, file reviews, observations and evidence gathered, which were conducted, the Department concludes that a child in care was hit in the home. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
- 102421(a)(1)Type B
The licensee shall keep the signed and dated notice form for at least three years following termination of service to the child.This requirement was not met as evidence by: Licensee was unable to find C15 file, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 1596.841Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children.The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone ......shall be available to the licensing agency upon request.This requirement was not met as evidence by: Licensee was unable to explain reason of missing child listed on roster, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 102416(a)(2)Type B
The licensee shall provide each employee ...of the Notice of Employee Rights (LIC 9052 (4/88)...(2) A copy of the signed notice form shall be retained in the employee's personnel record.This requeriment was not met as evidency by; LPA reviewed staff files. two staff missing LIC 9052 on file. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
2024
- 1596.841Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. Based on insepection the licensees did not comply with the section mentioned above. Licensee was unable to present a current roster. Which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
- 102421(a)(1)Type B
The licensee shall keep the signed and dated notice form for at least three years following termination of service to the child. Based on insepection the licensees did not comply with the section mentioned above. Licensee was unable to present child records for (ch1). Which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-10-02.
3 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 1 of 3 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Facility lineage
Same operator, different license
This license is linked to another on the public record. The connection is published by CCLD; the chain is what is on file.
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Salinas
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Alvarez Castillo, Lorena licensed in California?
Yes, Alvarez Castillo, Lorena is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does Alvarez Castillo, Lorena have?
Alvarez Castillo, Lorena has 7 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (3 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Alvarez Castillo, Lorena last inspected?
Alvarez Castillo, Lorena was last inspected on October 2, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Alvarez Castillo, Lorena?
Alvarez Castillo, Lorena 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 Salinas, Monterey County, California.
How does Alvarez Castillo, Lorena compare to other daycares in Monterey County?
Alvarez Castillo, Lorena has 7 citations. The county average is 1.9 citations per facility. There are 455 licensed childcare facilities in Monterey County.
Does Alvarez Castillo, Lorena have any serious violations?
Alvarez Castillo, Lorena 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 Castillo, Lorena had any complaint inspections?
Alvarez Castillo, Lorena has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Alvarez Castillo, Lorena serve?
Alvarez Castillo, Lorena serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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