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Esther Lechuga
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 13 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (408) 706-8930
- Licensed since
Santa Clara County context
1,609*CCLD
Total facilities
2.4*CCLD
Avg citations
4.6*CCLD
Avg visits
0.7*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
11 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.
2026
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2025
- 102416(c)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not maintaining her First aid/CPR certification on file and expired on 2/1/2025 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type B
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not logging in 15 minute sleep checks for C1, and C2 which are under 2 years of age which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(c)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by admitting a child under 1 years old without an Individualized infant sleep plan (LIC9227), which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 102416.3(b)Type A
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. STD 850- Fire clearance granted and license comment states that daycare is limited to converted garage, which poses an immediate 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee has not completed the Mandated Reporter training, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.543Type B
Family Day Care Homes
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee had a carbon monoxide detector, but is not functioning, 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. LPA observed that there were medication, knives, tools, and a bottle of Clorax disinfectant that was accessible to children, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416(c)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee's CPR/1st Aid card on file expired on 10/2019, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102416.3(a)(6)Type A
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING OR GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon arrival, LPA observed that there was a child in the living room/family room, which is off-limits. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 102421(a)Type B
CHILD'S RECORDS
CHILD'S RECORDS - The licensee shall maintain, in each child’s record...the signed and dated notice form LIC 995A: Parents Rights Notice, LIC 700: Identification of Parents...This requirement is not met as evident by: Based on record reviews, C-1 only had immunization record and did not have required forms in their file. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety to the children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-11.
1 routine inspection.
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
11 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Morgan Hill
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Esther Lechuga licensed in California?
Yes, Esther Lechuga is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.
How many citations does Esther Lechuga have?
Esther Lechuga has 11 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 8 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (1 inspection, 5 other visits).
When was Esther Lechuga last inspected?
Esther Lechuga was last inspected on February 11, 2026 (about 5 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Esther Lechuga?
Esther Lechuga 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 13 children. It is located in Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County, California.
How does Esther Lechuga compare to other daycares in Santa Clara County?
Esther Lechuga has 11 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 1,609 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Clara County.
Does Esther Lechuga have any serious violations?
Esther Lechuga 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.
What ages does Esther Lechuga serve?
Esther Lechuga serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 13 children.
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