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Lopez Family Child Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (3 infants max)
- Phone
- (805) 403-5053
- Licensed since
Santa Barbara County context
683*CCLD
Total facilities
1.7*CCLD
Avg citations
4.1*CCLD
Avg visits
0.7*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
7 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.
2024
- 102417(g)(1)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on LPA observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that licensee could not provide proof of purchase for Fire Extinguisher which poses 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 LPA observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that licensee does not conduct fire drills every six months which poses 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 LPA observation and licensee interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee has not renewed her mandated reporter certification which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 102417(g)(9)Type B
Operations of FCCHEach family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department....This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During the inspection, LPA observed that LIC 610 A Disaster Plan was not posted. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care
- 1596.8555Type B
Posting of LicenseA licensed child day care facility shall post its license in a prominent, publicly accessible location in the facility. A family day care home shall comply with this posting requirement during the hours when clients are present.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During the tour LPA observed that required forms are not posted in the FCCH including the License. Licensee stated she did not receive the new License when she applied for Large FCCH. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
- 102417(g)(9)(A)(1)Type B
Operations of Family Child Care HomeThe licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall be kept at the family child care home.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA review of facility record and statement from Licensee revealed that Licensee conducts fire and disaster drill every 6 months but she was not documenting it. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
- 102419(b)Type B
Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's RightsThe licensee shall post the PUB 394 (8/02), Family Child Care Home Notification of Parents’ Rights Poster in a prominent, publicly accessible area in the family child care home at all times children are in care.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During the inspection , LPA observed that PUB 394 was not posted. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
2 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2024-12-05.
2 routine inspections.
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Buellton
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Lopez Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Lopez Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.
How many citations does Lopez Family Child Care have?
Lopez Family Child Care has 7 citations on record: 7 Type B citations. It has received 2 visits (2 inspections).
When was Lopez Family Child Care last inspected?
Lopez Family Child Care was last inspected on December 5, 2024 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Lopez Family Child Care?
Lopez 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 Buellton, Santa Barbara County, California.
How does Lopez Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Santa Barbara County?
Lopez Family Child Care has 7 citations. The county average is 1.7 citations per facility. There are 683 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Barbara County.
Does Lopez Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Lopez Family Child Care has no Type A (serious) citations. All 7 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Lopez Family Child Care serve?
Lopez Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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