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Cortez 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
- (442) 300-7678
- 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
8 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
- 1596.814(a)(3)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee stated that he was not aware that he needed to complete a daily inspection log before opening the facility.
2024
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the certificate expired 9/27/2024, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(5)(A)Type A
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the mesh fence currently has a hole, at its largest section, measuring 2x2 feet, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(9)(A)1Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that disaster drills were not on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416(c)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that training expired 7/2024, which poses a potential 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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there was water in mop bucket in the kitchen, cleaning products in unlatched kitchen cabinet, medication in kitchen drawer, and laundry room with cleaning products was open, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 102417(g)(9)(A)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a fire/disaster drill log was not present, which poses 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 a dining room is broken, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-12-10.
3 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Indio
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Cortez Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Cortez Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.
How many citations does Cortez Family Child Care have?
Cortez Family Child Care has 8 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (3 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Cortez Family Child Care last inspected?
Cortez Family Child Care was last inspected on December 10, 2025 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Cortez Family Child Care?
Cortez 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 Indio, Riverside County, California.
How does Cortez Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Riverside County?
Cortez Family Child Care has 8 citations. The county average is 3.3 citations per facility. There are 2,053 licensed childcare facilities in Riverside County.
Does Cortez Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Cortez 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 Cortez Family Child Care serve?
Cortez Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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