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MATHEU FAMILY CHILD CARE

Los Angeles, CA 90046

Facility:
197420038
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 16, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 20, 2024

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for MATHEU FAMILY CHILD CARE from July 15, 2024 through July 16, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 16, 2025 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of July 30, 2025.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 2 local median in 90046

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
3
Local median
1.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
0.45

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Licensure Requirements Every family day care home for children shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which Licensee did not have a working carbon monoxide detector, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.543 - 1597.543
Official code
1597.543
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on reccord review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which Licensee did not have a current Pediatric First Aid certification, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 staff members did not have TB and influenza, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 30, 2025
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)
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which 1 out of 6 children did not have a signed LIC995A, which poses/posed 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 July 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102419(d)(1) - 102419(d)(1)
Official code
102419(d)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 infants did not have the Infant sleeping plan on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(c) - 102425(c)
Official code
102425(c)
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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 3 out of 3 infants did not have the 15min log which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(2)(D) - 102425(j)(2)(D)
Official code
102425(j)(2)(D)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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, Licensee did not meet the requirement above in LPA observed total census of 19 children at the time of inspection which exceeds the a capacity of 14 by 5 children. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 26, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(a) - 102416.5(a)
Official code
102416.5(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity (d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee did not meet the requirement above in LPA observed a total ratio of Licensee, 2 Assistants caring for 4 infants, 13 preschool children and 2 school age children. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation, Licensee did not meet the requirement above in LPA observed a total ratio of Licensee, 2 Assistants caring for 4 infants, 13 preschool children and 2 school age children. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 26, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(d)(1) - 102416.5(d)(1)
Official code
102416.5(d)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee did not meet the requirement above in LPA observed Licensee endagering children by exceeding the fire clearance capacity of 14 at the time of inspection which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 26, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g) - 102417(g)
Official code
102417(g)
View official report
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 LPA observation and interview, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPA observed total census of 24 children at time of inspection which exceeds the 14 by 10. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(a) - 102416.5(a)
Official code
102416.5(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity (d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and interview, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPA observed five infants present at time of inspection, which exceeds maximum number of infants allowed to be present at the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
Based on LPA observation and interview, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPA observed five infants present at time of inspection, which exceeds maximum number of infants allowed to be present at the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(d)(1) - 102416.5(d)(1)
Official code
102416.5(d)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA record review and interview, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPA observed fire extinguisher hanging in Kitchen with proof of purchase dated 10/19/2022. Licensee confirms this is her only fire extinguisher. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
Official code
102417(g)(1)
Low concern: Administrative posting
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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA record review and interview, Licensee did not meet above requirement. Licensee states they conduct drills regularly but admits to not have it logged at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA record review and interview, Licensee did not meet above requirement. License...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)1 - 102417(g)(9)(A)1
Official code
102417(g)(9)(A)1
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPA observed a saucer chair which fits into the category of baby walkers present at the facility at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(10) - 102417(g)(10)
Official code
102417(g)(10)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib or play yard, the provider shall move the infant to a crib or play yard as soon as possible. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPA observed C2 sleeping on bouncey chair at time of inspection and C2 was moved upon LPA direction. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(i) - 102425(i)
Official code
102425(i)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and interview, Licensee did not meet above requirement. Licensee states she was unaware of requirement to log infants' sleep observations at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(2) - 102425(j)(2)
Official code
102425(j)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: If the infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPA observed Bedroom 1, where three cribs and at least one infant was sleeping to be closed at time of inspection. LPA opened door in order to gain access to Bedroom 1. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 16, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(5) - 102425(j)(5)
Official code
102425(j)(5)
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, Licensee did not meet above requirement on 3 of 3 files reviewed. Licensee states she was not aware of training requirement at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunizations (a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA record review, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPA did not observe immunization records for 3 of 9 children's files reviews reviewed. LIC 857 was provided at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(a) - 102418(a)
Official code
102418(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA record review, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPA reviewed C3's (DOB: 03/14/2024) record and did not observe LIC 9227 filled out at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(c) - 102425(c)
Official code
102425(c)
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 LPA observation, Licensee did not meet above requirement. LPA observed C1 sleeping in Doona car seat/stroller at time of inspection. In addition, LPA observed floor/wall heater that is barricaded with chicken wire which LPA observed to have sharp edges poking out at time of inspection. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
Official code
102423(a)(2)