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COSTA, MARIA

El Cerrito, CA 94530

Facility:
073406575
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 inspectionJuly 31, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 31, 2025

Summary

This summary covers two available inspections for COSTA, MARIA from June 29, 2022 through July 31, 2025.

One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 29, 2022 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 6, 2022.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
2

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

2 total inspections vs 3 local median in 94530

Compared to 28 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
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.

Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall place infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. This requirement shall not apply if the infant has a medical exemption from a licensed physician that allows for an alternative sleep position. The exemption shall be attached to the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] and contain the following criteria: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 30, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(d)(1) - 102425(d)(1)
Official code
102425(d)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Criminal Record Clearance (d) 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 evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 6, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102370(d)(1) - 102370(d)(1)
Official code
102370(d)(1)