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DIEGUEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE

Pacoima, CA 91331

Facility:
197418839
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 inspectionMarch 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 11, 2026

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for DIEGUEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE from April 14, 2023 through March 11, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 30, 2025 and involved environmental health, with a due date of May 30, 2025.

Two later inspections on March 11, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
5

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

5 total inspections vs 5 local median in 91331

Compared to 34 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.8
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.09

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: Environmental health
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: (5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds and similar bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. (A)Fences shall be at least five feet high and shall be constructed so that the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The bottom and sides of the fence shall comply with Division 1, Appendix Chapter 4 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code. In addition to meeting all of the aforementioned requirements for fences, gates shall swing away from the pool, self-close and have a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. Pool covers shall be strong enough to completely support the weight of an adult and shall be placed on the pool and locked while the pool is not in use. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed a above-ground pool structure with no water at time of inspection. LPA observed entire gate was not consistently 5 feet tall. Shortest part o...
Report comments
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: (5) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds and similar bodies of water through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. (A)Fences shall be at least five feet high and shall be constructed so that the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The bottom and sides of the fence shall comply with Division 1, Appendix Chapter 4 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code. In addition to meeting all of the aforementioned requirements for fences, gates shall swing away from the pool, self-close and have a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. Pool covers shall be strong enough to completely support the weight of an adult and shall be placed on the pool and locked while the...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(5)(A) - 102417(g)(5)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
Pool Safety (a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (1) The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features: (A) An enclosure, including, but not limited to, a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates the swimming pool from access to the family daycare home and has all of the following characteristics: (i) An access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Per LPA observation, there was no key lockable device installed. Gate did not open away from the swimming pool. Type A Violation issued.
Report comments
Pool Safety (a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (1) The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features: (A) An enclosure, including, but not limited to, a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates the swimming pool from access to the family daycare home and has all of the following characteristics: (i) An access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Per LPA observation, there was no key lockable device installed. Gate did not open away from the swimming pool. Type A...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i) - 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i)
Official code
1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i)
Medium 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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Per LPA observation, cleaning products were found on top of children cubbies in accessible area, on floor behind the couch in accessible area, and on top of the kitchen counter. Licensee immediately removed all cleaning products to an off-limits area. LPA advised licensee to implement best practice of putting away all cleaning products, out of children's reach. Per LPA observation, there were two knives and a container of Tylenol on the kitchen counter. There was a door between the kitchen and children play area. However, the door was slightly open at time of inspection, making knives and Tylenol accessible to children. There was no child safety door knob installed on the door.
Report comments
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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Per LPA observation, cleaning products were found on top of children cubbies in accessible area, on floor behind the couch in accessible area, and on top of the kitchen counter. Licensee immediately removed all cleaning products to an off-limits area. LPA advised licensee to implement best practice of putting away all cleaning products, out of children's reach. Per LPA observation, there were two knives and a container of Tylenol on the kitchen counter. There was a door between the kitchen and children play area. However, the door was slightly open at time of inspection, making knives and Tylenol acc...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g) - 102417(g)
Official code
102417(g)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check 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 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Per LPA record review, there was no documentation of infant sleep 15-minute checks. Licensee had a infant safe sleep template, but it was not completely filled out. Also, there was no documentation of previous safe sleep checks. Therefore, a Type B violation issued. LPA provided licensee with Infant Safe Sleep template.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(2)(D)(c) - 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)
Official code
102425(j)(2)(D)(c)