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Gambino 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) 578-6293
- 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.
- 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 with both the kitchen and garage area which were accessible to children and which maintained various poisons and hazards such as construction tools, toxins, and knives. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102421(a)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one child who was present, C2, during the visit did not have a file or any documentation present at the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(b)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one infant was observed to be sleeping in a play yard with a loose blanket which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(i)Type A
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs and LPM observed a child to be sleeping in a stroller at the beginning of the visit. Licensee stated that the infant slept in the stroller because the infant refused to sleep in a play yard or crib. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(j)(2)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above with four infants enrolled at the facility who did not have proof of the 15 minutes sleep checks on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-08-19.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Desert Hot Springs
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Gambino Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Gambino Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.
How many citations does Gambino Family Child Care have?
Gambino Family Child Care has 5 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (3 inspections).
When was Gambino Family Child Care last inspected?
Gambino Family Child Care was last inspected on August 19, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Gambino Family Child Care?
Gambino 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 Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, California.
How does Gambino Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Riverside County?
Gambino 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 Gambino Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Gambino 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 Gambino Family Child Care serve?
Gambino Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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