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MONTERROSO FAMILY CHILD CARE

Norwalk, CA 90650

Facility:
198011080
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 inspectionApril 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 10, 2025

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for MONTERROSO FAMILY CHILD CARE from January 18, 2023 through April 16, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on April 16, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 15, 2026.

Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
6

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 90650

Compared to 50 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.37

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.14

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.

View official report
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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 Fire Extinguisher service tag dated: 04/11/25 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 15, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
Official code
102417(g)(1)
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 in Mandated Reporter Certificates expired 2/8/26 for 2 out of 2 staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 15, 2026
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)
View official report
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 1 out of 2 staff who did not have proof of immunization to measles and flu which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 24, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived...by the licensee... These rights include...(2)To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by based on observation Licensee did not provide safe accomodations for Child 1 who LPAs observed sleeping in a stroller in an off limits bedroom. This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 19, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102324(a)(2) - 102324(a)(2)
Official code
102324(a)(2)