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Desiree Lawrence
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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) 484-8209
- Licensed since
San Benito County context
77*CCLD
Total facilities
3.1*CCLD
Avg citations
3.6*CCLD
Avg visits
0.5*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
23 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
- 102417(g)(1)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: fire extinguisher which was last serviced in April 2021, which poses/posed a potential 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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 03/04/2024, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102418(g)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
- 102419(d)(1)Type B
ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND PARENTAL AND AUTHORIZED
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 were missing LIC 995, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.814(a)(2)(A)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: LPA did not observe a life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard,which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.814(a)(2)(B)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: LPA did not observe a rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet, 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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above: Mandated Reporter training expired on 03/03/2025, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 102417(m)(3)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 5, 6, 9 and 10 are missing LIC282 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102418(a)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10 do not have immunization records on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102418(g)(1)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 2 and 6 immunization records need to be updated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102419(d)(1)Type B
ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND PARENTAL AND AUTHORIZED
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 2, 5, 9 and 10 are missing LIC995 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416.5(d)(1)Type A
STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Present were licensee, licensee's adult daughter and nine day care children including five infants. Licensee is out of ratio which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(c)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 4 is missing LIC9227 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(j)(2)(D)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee did not have a Safe Sleep log for infants in care 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee and her daughter did not have a current Mandated Reporter training certificate on file. Licensee last completed it on 09/11/2020 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.543Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA did not observed a working carbon monoxide detector which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102421(b)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 9 and 10 did not have LIC700 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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee's daughter left at about 1:10pm to pick up school age children leaving licensee with nine day care children. Licensee was over capacity which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(1)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA did not observed a working smoke detector which poses/posed 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. LPA observed a razor in a low drawer in the bathroom children use accessible to children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(7)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 5, 8, 9 and 10 are missing LIC627 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(8)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA did not observe a current roster of the children which poses/posed a potential 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a fire and disaster drill log was last completed on 06/09/2022 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-06-17.
3 routine inspections.
- Inspection7 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type A · 13 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
23 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Hollister
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Desiree Lawrence licensed in California?
Yes, Desiree Lawrence is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.
How many citations does Desiree Lawrence have?
Desiree Lawrence has 23 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 20 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (3 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Desiree Lawrence last inspected?
Desiree Lawrence was last inspected on June 17, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Desiree Lawrence?
Desiree Lawrence 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 Hollister, San Benito County, California.
How does Desiree Lawrence compare to other daycares in San Benito County?
Desiree Lawrence has 23 citations. The county average is 3.1 citations per facility. There are 77 licensed childcare facilities in San Benito County.
Does Desiree Lawrence have any serious violations?
Desiree Lawrence 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 Desiree Lawrence serve?
Desiree Lawrence serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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