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MARTIN FAMILY CHILD CARE

West Covina, CA 91790

Facility:
198003193
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

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJuly 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 15, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for MARTIN FAMILY CHILD CARE from March 7, 2024 through July 15, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 24, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of March 25, 2026.

Licensing compliance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

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
11

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 4 local median in 91790

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
55%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.33

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.

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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Conduct Inimical: Conduct in the operation or maintenance of a family day care home which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of the State of California. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On 09/11/2025 false information was provided to the department that children were not in care. The facility did not comply with the section cited above as evidenced by disclosures made during department interviews, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 25, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102402(a)(3) - 102402(a)(3)
Official code
102402(a)(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights 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 be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, including, but not limited to: interference with eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On 09/11/2025 facility would not release children in care, law enforcement was contacted for assistance. The facility did not comply with the section cited above as evidenced by disclosures made during department interviews, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 25, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102423(a)(4) - 102423(a)(4)
Official code
102423(a)(4)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 staff files did not have TDAP and MMR vaccines in the file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 31, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.622(c) - 1597.622(c)
Official code
1597.622(c)
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 1 out of 1 infant file did not have LIC 9227 for infant in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 31, 2025
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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: Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on (record review), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above infant in care did not have a 15 minute log which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 31, 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)
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Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Alterations to Existing Buildings or Grounds: Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change. The requierent was not met as evidence by LPAs observed Construction was being.... conducted in the back yard with a swimming pool exposed and the licensee did not notify the department.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 10, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.3(a) - 102416.3(a)
Official code
102416.3(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
RECITE: Conduct Inimical: Conduct in the operation or maintenance of a family day care home which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of the State of California. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not correct this citation dated 06/10/2025, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102402(a)(3) - 102402(a)(3)
Official code
102402(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
RECITE: 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not correct this citation dated 06/10/2025, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(d) - 102416.5(d)
Official code
102416.5(d)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
RECITE: Fingerprint clearance: 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, prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Licensee has 2 assistants without fingerprint clearance. 1 was fingerprinted and was observed in the day care on this date and still has not been cleared. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
RECITE: 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: Licensee did not correct this citation dated 06/10/2025, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(a) - 102416.5(a)
Official code
102416.5(a)
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 counts which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee has 2 assistants without fingerprint clearance
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 10, 2025
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)
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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed 17 children in care at one time on this date. Licensee is only licensed for 14 children at one time.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 10, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(a) - 102416.5(a)
Official code
102416.5(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee assistant was alone caring for 14 of the enrolled day care children in an unlicensed address, next door from the day care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 10, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(d) - 102416.5(d)
Official code
102416.5(d)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview conducted, 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 10, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102402(a)(3) - 102402(a)(3)
Official code
102402(a)(3)
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, 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. Licensee and her assistants do not have proof of mandated reporter training
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, 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 Licensee and 1 staff member does not have proof of her immunization's
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 20, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.622(c) - 1597.622(c)
Official code
1597.622(c)
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited abovewhich poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee and staff does not have proof of Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited abovewhich poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee does not have a Personnel Record for all her assistants on file
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.1(a) - 102416.1(a)
Official code
102416.1(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 record review, 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. Licensee does not have proof of her and some of her assistants immunization's.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 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: 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 record review, 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. Child #2, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 17 are missing proof of immunization's/TB
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(a) - 102418(a)
Official code
102418(a)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (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 is not met as evidenced by: .Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited abovewhich poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee has not documented all the children in care and has not updated the roster of the children listed on the roster provided.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code
102417(g)(8)
Medium 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 count which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 18, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(5) - 102417(g)(5)
Official code
102417(g)(5)