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ZAVALA, KAREN

Pittsburg, CA 94565

Facility:
073403445
Type:
FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
14

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for ZAVALA, KAREN from August 13, 2021 through June 4, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 12, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of December 16, 2024.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from September 26, 2025 through June 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 3 local median in 94565

Compared to 42 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.57
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation/ interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring all employees, assistants, and/or volunteers obtain a fingerprint clearance which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Staffing Ratio and Capacity (a) The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to having 16 children in care which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 9, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(a) - 102416.5(a)
Official code
102416.5(a)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided [...] and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years[...]. .This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per LPAs observation and file review, licensee and assistant have no proof of current mandated reporter training. This is a potential risk to health and safety of children in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 15, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(4)(b)(1) - 1596.8662(4)(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(4)(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
102370(d)(1) Criminal Record Clearance: 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 or This requirement is not met as evidence by 1 adult is assisting with children without fingerprint clearances, this is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children. Civil Penalty of $500 assessed. Amanpreet Kaur and Pardeep Kaur.
Report comments
This requirement is not met as evidence by 1 adult is assisting with children without fingerprint clearances, this is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children. Civil Penalty of $500 assessed. Amanpreet Kaur and Pardeep Kaur.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 16, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102370(d)(1) - 102370(d)(1)
Official code
102370(d)(1)