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Inspection visit

Correction check

CHAVEZ DE CERDA, ESTELA M.License 4140021051 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On December 12th, 2025, at 1:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvarado arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced Plan of Correction. LPA Alvarado met with the licensee\342\200\231s daughter and assistant Yaoaska Chavez (S1). Licensee is not present in the facility. During LPAs arrival one child was being picked up by a parent. Per (S1) licensee is not available at the moment. (S1) was reminded that if no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in 102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity. All adults present in the home have fingerprint clearance and are associated to the facility as of today\342\200\231s inspection. Present in the facility is (S1), and assistant supervising 12 children (3 infants, 6 preschoolers, and 3 school age). During the Annual inspection on 7/22/2025 LPA cited three Type B deficiency regarding infant safe sleep, immunization's and children records. During today\342\200\231s visit, LPA conducted record review for staff reviewing 3 staff files. LPA was able to confirm that staff immunization's are up to date and available for review. LPA also was able to see that staff have current updated Pediatric First Aid/ CPR expiring 7/2027.LPA also conducted 5 children record reviews. LPA observed that children files are up to date and completed and advised on a few forms that were missing. LPA also was able to see that that the 15-Min Sleep checks have been documented and maintained for infants 24 months and under in a notebook. LPA suggested that the facility have a notebook for each infant containing the documented 15-Min sleep checks. Continued On Page 2... Page 2 Continued... LPA Alvarado and (S1) conducted a Health and Safety Walk through of the facility indoors and outdoors. During the walkthrough LPA observed three infants in a crib that had loose items such as a bottle and blanket. LPA reminded (S1) that infant cribs must be free of all loose items and articles. (L1) and assistant removed all the loose items and articles immediately. Safe sleep was discussed with (L1). During the walkthrough of the outdoor yard, (S1) stated that the children have not been using the outdoors space due to the cold weather and therefore a few items have been placed. LPA observed loose debris and was able to confirm that the outdoor space has not been utilized. LPA advised that the outdoor space be cleaned up and have a sweep through for any loose items prior to stepping out and playing and (S1) stated that they already had some trash removers coming this upcoming weekend. During today\342\200\231s inspection LPA was able to clear three out of the three Deficiencies that were issued on 7/22/2025. Letters of deficiencies cleared were printed and provided to (S1). See LIC 809-D for deficiencies being cited today also on 12/12/2025 under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Regarding Physical Plant, Care & Supervision, and Records. Deficiencies being cited today regarding Infant Safe sleep. See LIC9102-TA for Technical Assistance in regard to Operations of a Family Child Care Home and Childs Records. Appeal Rights were provided to (S1). A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility assistant, Yaoaska Chavez.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

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.

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What happened during the December 12, 2025 inspection of CHAVEZ DE CERDA, ESTELA M.?

This was a other inspection of CHAVEZ DE CERDA, ESTELA M. on December 12, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CHAVEZ DE CERDA, ESTELA M. on December 12, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B).

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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