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MORRIS-MOSSMAN, CANDICE FAMILY CHILD CARE

Bakersfield, CA 93313

Facility:
153911592
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 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 23, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for MORRIS-MOSSMAN, CANDICE FAMILY CHILD CARE from August 27, 2021 through June 23, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 30, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 2, 2025.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Three later inspections, from July 28, 2025 through June 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 5 local median in 93313

Compared to 45 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.64
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.04

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: Hazardous access
Report finding
“Storage areas for…firearms and other dangerous weapons shall be locked.” Based on observations made by law enforcement, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon inspection of the home, law enforcement observed accessible firearms and ammunition not locked, secured, or stored separately. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 2, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4)(A) - 102417(g)(4)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(4)(A)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
“Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility” Based on interviews and document review, Licensee was aware of firearms inside the home and that an adult resident of the home was not allowed to possess firearms. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 2, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.885(c) - 1596.885(c)
Official code
1596.885(c)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
“A report shall be made to the department…of…any unusual incident…” Based on information obtained through interviews and record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above Licensee did not report an unusual incident where law enforcement officers came to the day care during operating hours to retrieve firearms while children were present in the home. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 2, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.467(b)(1)(C) - 1597.467(b)(1)(C)
Official code
1597.467(b)(1)(C)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Staffing Ratio and Capacity (e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon arrival of the facility, LPA observed Licensee providing care for 11 children with no assistant present.This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 13, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(e) - 102416.5(e)
Official code
102416.5(e)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
(e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as today, LPA observed Staff #1 to be caring for ten children without an additional assistant present. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Cleared at visit
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(e) - 102416.5(e)
Official code
102416.5(e)
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:(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance... Based on observation and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as she failed to ensure that Staff #1's fingerprints were transferred and associated to the family chid care home. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 11, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102370(d)(2) - 102370(d)(2)
Official code
102370(d)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep (b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as today LPA observed two small blankets in the crib of Child #1 (Child #1 is approximately 27 months of age). This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Cleared at visit
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(b) - 102425(b)
Official code
102425(b)