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URENA, LUZ FAMILY CHILD CARE

Bakersfield, CA 93304

Facility:
153806122
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 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 9, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for URENA, LUZ FAMILY CHILD CARE from January 5, 2022 through July 9, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on February 10, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of February 21, 2025.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections, from March 19, 2026 through July 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 4 local median in 93304

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.38
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
63%
Local median
29%

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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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) 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 pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff 2 did not have mandated reporter training certificate. Staff 2 did not have mandated reporter training. Licensee reported Staff 2 has been an assistant for a year, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 21, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA Cabrera asked Licensee to open the unlocked top drawer of the kitchen cabinet. LPA observed small coins, white tablets (medicine), and small bag of marijuana. The Adult #4 confirmed to LPA that it was marijuana. At the time of the inspection, there were 2 infants and two small children present. The kitchen is an accessible area to the children, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 30, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
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 interview and records, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During today's inspection, Licensee reported her adult son (Adult #3) turned 18 years on September 28, 2023, and he still lives in the home. Adult #3 is not background cleared with CCL, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 1, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee was unable to provide immunization's for self and Staff #2 at the facility, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 8, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.622(a)(1) - 1597.622(a)(1)
Official code
1597.622(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the tour of the facility, LPA Cabrera observed Child #4 sleeping on the bed in Bedroom #2. Licensee reported the bedroom and bed belongs to her adult son. LPA asked if Licensee provided clean sheets for Child #4. Licensee answered no. Licensee did not provide safe and healthful accommodations, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 8, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
Official code
102423(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by interviews conducted with staff and day-care parents (see LIC9099 & LIC9099C for further details).
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 13, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102423 - 102423
Official code
102423
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Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement was not met as evidenced by record review. During today's inspection, LPA found the licensee's Children's Roster to be incomplete (see LIC809 for further details). This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 7, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code
102417(g)(8)
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation during today's inspection counter tops filled with paperwork stacked high, food, dishes, and boxes underneath kitchen nook filled with paper plates, food interfering with walk way in the kitchen. bedrooms with clothing outside of closets, electrical cords hanging from mounted television the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 15, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(b) - 102417(b)
Official code
102417(b)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Personnel Records (a) Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee and shall contain the following information: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review ,Employee rights and Child abuse statement missing from each employee file and copy of drivers license of staff that transport children were not provided at the time of the inspection. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above for 5 assistants, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 15, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.1(a) - 102416.1(a)
Official code
102416.1(a)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights (d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). (1) The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights and received a copy of the Caregiver background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 7 out of 15 children's files were missing all required licensing forms and immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights (d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). (1) The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights and received a copy of the Caregiver background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). This requir...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 15, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102419(d)(1) - 102419(d)(1)
Official code
102419(d)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in back yard had many hazards to children accessible to wood debris, tools, chemicals such as spray cans, fuel, recyclables and clutter, clothing, and a mop on the ground, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 15, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
Official code
102423(a)(2)