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Mendoza, Lucia 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 (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (559) 783-2386
- Licensed since
Tulare County context
465*CCLD
Total facilities
1.3*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
3 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
- 102425(b)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
2022
- 102423(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that there were two heavy wood bookshelves that were not anchored and shook easily. One was against the entertainment center and one was free standing. One of the bookshelves was positioned in such a way that it created a visual blind spot. Children were observed fighting in that area. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102418(g)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA Ocegueda observed that child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 were missing proof of immunizations. Child #3 was also missing emergency contact information. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-03.
4 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Porterville
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Mendoza, Lucia Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Mendoza, Lucia Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.
How many citations does Mendoza, Lucia Family Child Care have?
Mendoza, Lucia Family Child Care has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (4 inspections).
When was Mendoza, Lucia Family Child Care last inspected?
Mendoza, Lucia Family Child Care was last inspected on March 3, 2026 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Mendoza, Lucia Family Child Care?
Mendoza, Lucia 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 Porterville, Tulare County, California.
How does Mendoza, Lucia Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Tulare County?
Mendoza, Lucia Family Child Care has 3 citations. The county average is 1.3 citations per facility. There are 465 licensed childcare facilities in Tulare County.
Does Mendoza, Lucia Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Mendoza, Lucia Family Child Care has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Mendoza, Lucia Family Child Care serve?
Mendoza, Lucia Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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