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Cardenas 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
- (760) 398-2534
- Licensed since
Riverside County context
2,053*CCLD
Total facilities
3.3*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
5 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
- 102369(b)(9)Type B
APPLICATION FOR INITIAL LICENSE
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S2 is an assistant and lives in the home but did not have tuberculosis clearance on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416.3(a)Type B
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee converted their garage into a studio and did not have notify licensing of construction 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
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that lime tree with thorns was planted in the backyard and is accessible to children in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 102425(i)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed one child sleeping in the car seat and one child in a high chair seat which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 1596.8662Type B
AB1207 - Requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by the licensee not having completed the Mandated Reported Training. This poses a potential risk to the Health and Safety of the children in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-18.
3 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Coachella
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Cardenas Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Cardenas Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2001.
How many citations does Cardenas Family Child Care have?
Cardenas Family Child Care has 5 citations on record: 5 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (3 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Cardenas Family Child Care last inspected?
Cardenas Family Child Care was last inspected on March 18, 2026 (6 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Cardenas Family Child Care?
Cardenas 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 Coachella, Riverside County, California.
How does Cardenas Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Riverside County?
Cardenas Family Child Care has 5 citations. The county average is 3.3 citations per facility. There are 2,053 licensed childcare facilities in Riverside County.
Does Cardenas Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Cardenas Family Child Care has no Type A (serious) citations. All 5 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Cardenas Family Child Care serve?
Cardenas Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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