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Edelmira Cardenas
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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
- (650) 305-9477
- Licensed since
San Mateo County context
721*CCLD
Total facilities
1.6*CCLD
Avg citations
4.5*CCLD
Avg visits
0.4*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.
- 102425(b)Type A
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed assistant remove bottles of two children who were already inside the crib, and in which one child was already sleeping. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102423(a)(4)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
102423 Personal Rights(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee... These rights include, but are not limited to, the following:(4) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review gathered during complaint investigation, the licensee did not comply with section cited above, as LPA received evidence that licensee restrained day care children, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416.1(c)Type B
102416.1 Personnel Records (c)All personnel records shall be kept for at least three years following termination of employment/volunteer work.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and record review gathered during complaint investigation, the licensee did not comply with section cited above, as LPAdetermined personnel records for former staff were not maintained and were not kept for the required three years, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102370(d)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
102370(d) Criminal Record Clearance (d) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department orThis requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and record review gathered during complaint investigation, the licensee did not comply with section cited above, as LPA received information and determined there was an unfingerprinted adult working with children in the home, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(8)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not be limited to: (8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and record review gathered during complaint investigation, the licensee did not comply with section cited above, as LPAdetermined the LIC9040-Children’s Roster did not include information of children previously enrolled and no longer attending. LIC9040 states children's roster must be retained for 3 years, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(d)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed there are pack and plays/play yard that were soiled and a toy that was broken in outdoor play area, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416.3(a)(6)Type B
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING OR GROUNDS
102416.3 Alterations to Existing Buildings or Grounds (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: (6)Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care.This requirement has not been met as is evident: Based on observation on August 14, 2025, LPA observed cribs and children sleeping in the off limits master bedroom, which poses a potential health and safety hazards to person(s) in care.
- 102425Type B
102425 Infant Safe Sleep(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects.This requirement has not been met as is evident Based on observation during today's inspection, LPA observed a bottle inside crib next to sleeping infant.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-12-03.
4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Atherton
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Edelmira Cardenas licensed in California?
Yes, Edelmira Cardenas is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2019.
How many citations does Edelmira Cardenas have?
Edelmira Cardenas has 8 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (4 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Edelmira Cardenas last inspected?
Edelmira Cardenas was last inspected on December 3, 2025 (about 8 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Edelmira Cardenas?
Edelmira Cardenas 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 Atherton, San Mateo County, California.
How does Edelmira Cardenas compare to other daycares in San Mateo County?
Edelmira Cardenas has 8 citations. The county average is 1.6 citations per facility. There are 721 licensed childcare facilities in San Mateo County.
Does Edelmira Cardenas have any serious violations?
Edelmira Cardenas 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.
Has Edelmira Cardenas had any complaint inspections?
Edelmira Cardenas 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 Edelmira Cardenas serve?
Edelmira Cardenas serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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