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Denisse Alvarez
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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
- (951) 229-4130
- Licensed since
Orange County context
2,923*CCLD
Total facilities
2.4*CCLD
Avg citations
5.6*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*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
- 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 that, licensee and assistants did not have proof of immunization against influenza (or written declaration to decline) and Assistant 2 (A2) was missing record of measles and pertussis, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 102416.1(a)Type B
PERSONNEL RECORDS
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee was unable to provide personnel records for Assistant present which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416.5(e)Type A
STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA entered the home at 1:53 pm and observed assistant Nellily Serrano caring for nine children inside the family room area of the home. There were no other adults present until licensee arrived at 2:21 pm.in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416(c)Type A
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant present could not provide proof that shows she has a current Pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid certification which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(4)Type A
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring the inside of the home at 1:58 pm, LPA observed an unlocked kitchen drawer with knives inside. Children in care has access to the kitchen area which makes this an immediate safety risk to children in care. Licensee stated the lock has been broke for months but havent fixed it which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(9)(A)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee provided LPA with a fire/disaster drill log and last drill was conducted on 10/21/2022 which poses/posed 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, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee mandated reporter expired 8/17/2021. Licensee and Assistant was unable to provide copies of their mandated reporter certification. Licensee stated she was unaware of the training. LPA observed licensee was cited for the mandated reporter on 7/10/2019 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
2 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-04-22.
2 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Lake Forest
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Denisse Alvarez licensed in California?
Yes, Denisse Alvarez is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2015.
How many citations does Denisse Alvarez have?
Denisse Alvarez has 7 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 2 visits (2 inspections).
When was Denisse Alvarez last inspected?
Denisse Alvarez was last inspected on April 22, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Denisse Alvarez?
Denisse Alvarez 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 Lake Forest, Orange County, California.
How does Denisse Alvarez compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Denisse Alvarez has 7 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Denisse Alvarez have any serious violations?
Denisse Alvarez has 3 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 Denisse Alvarez serve?
Denisse Alvarez serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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