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Inspection visit

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CARDENAS, EDELMIRALicense 4140045842 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On September 30, 2025, at approximately 2:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon conducted an unannounced case management inspection in conjunction with a complaint investigation and met with Licensee Edelmira Cardenas. Present during today visit was licensee, assistant and 7 children (4 infants and 3 preschoolers). Facility is operating within capacity limits. During facility inspection visit on August 14, 2025, LPA observed cribs and children napping in off limits master bedroom. LPA completed a file review and facility sketch review and determined master bedroom in home is off limits and is not approved to be used for daycare purposes. As this poses a potential health and safety hazard a type B deficiency was cited today. During today’s visit LPA observed a sleeping infant with a bottle inside crib. As this poses a potential health and safety hazard a type B deficiency was cited today. See page 809D for two type “B” deficiency being issued today under health and safety code and California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Div. 12, Ch 3). Notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted and visible for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements may result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. This report is public and can be reviewed. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Edelmira Cardenas and Appeal Rights were provided.

Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 30, 2025 inspection of CARDENAS, EDELMIRA?

This was an other inspection of CARDENAS, EDELMIRA on September 30, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CARDENAS, EDELMIRA on September 30, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "102416.3 Alterations to Existing Buildings or Grounds (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child car..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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