Public Record
Romero, Ambria Family Child Care
This facility is no longer licensed. The record is preserved for lineage and history.
Facility lineage
Same operator, different license
This license is linked to another on the public record. The connection is published by CCLD; the chain is what is on file.
About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (619) 450-4580
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
3,330*CCLD
Total facilities
2.3*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.2*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2023-03-28.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Inspection2 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
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.
2023
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on interview and record reviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Facility helper did not have current manadated reporter training certificate 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. Hazardous cleaning compounds were accessible under the kitchen sink which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(b)Type A
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Pack n plays were not free of loose articles (blankets) while infants were sleeping which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(j)(2)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee was unable to provide safe sleep log for infants in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
2022
- 102416.5(d)(2)Type A
STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY
102416.5(d)(2)-Staffing Ratio and Capacity: For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home... shall be either: (2) More than twelve and up to fourteen children only if the criteria in Section 1597.465 of the Health and Safety Code are met. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview licensee's assistant was left alone with 10 children including 4 infants, the total children present after licensee arrived were 13 children. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
- 102423(a)(4)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
102423(a)(4) Personal Rights- Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following:To be free from corporal or unusual punishment...infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation...or other actions of a punitive nature, including, but not limited to: interference with...sleeping....This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the information obtained during interviews and observations Mrs. Romero inappropriatley handled a child during naptime violating their personal rights. This poses an immediate risks to the health and safety of children in care.
- 102416.5(d)(2)Type A
STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there were 4 infants in care with a capacity of 14 children which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.622(a)(1)Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, file forAssistant, Reesa Maxwell, was incomplete which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Romero, Ambria Family Child Care licensed in California?
Romero, Ambria Family Child Care is currently listed as "closed" by the California Department of Social Services. It was originally licensed in 2015.
How many citations does Romero, Ambria Family Child Care have?
Romero, Ambria Family Child Care has 8 citations on record: 5 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 8 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Romero, Ambria Family Child Care last inspected?
Romero, Ambria Family Child Care was last inspected on March 28, 2023 (about 3 years ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Romero, Ambria Family Child Care?
Romero, Ambria 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 San Diego, San Diego County, California.
How does Romero, Ambria Family Child Care compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Romero, Ambria Family Child Care has 8 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Romero, Ambria Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Romero, Ambria Family Child Care has 5 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.
Has Romero, Ambria Family Child Care had any complaint inspections?
Romero, Ambria Family Child Care has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Romero, Ambria Family Child Care serve?
Romero, Ambria Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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