Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.08
- Local median
- 0.91
ENGBERG FAMILY CHILD CARE
Lakewood, CA 90712
- Facility:
- 198016984
- 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 inspectionMarch 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for ENGBERG FAMILY CHILD CARE from August 12, 2022 through March 4, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 4, 2026 and involved pool barrier, with a due date of March 4, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 3 local median in 90712
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 69%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.17
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 30, 2023August 21, 2025October 29, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Pool barrier
- Report finding
- 1596.814 (a)(1)(B)(ii)(I) 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: This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above
- Report comments
- Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 4, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.814(a) - 1596.814(a)
- Official code
- 1596.814(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Personal Rights 102423(a)Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights...:(1) To be treated with dignity in his/her personal relationship with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and one out of one child who was yelled at and held down, during nap, causing marks on the body.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102423(a)(1) - 102423(a)(1)
- Official code
- 102423(a)(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 102423(a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights... These rights include, but are not limited to... (4) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment... or other actions of a punitive nature… This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and one out one child who was forced to nap by being held down. This is an immediate risk to health, safety, personal right to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on record review and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and one out one child who was forced to nap by being held down. This is an immediate risk to health, safety, personal right to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102423(a)(4) - 102423(a)(4)
- Official code
- 102423(a)(4)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Personal Rights 102423 (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... (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interview, the licensee left child 1 alone in bedroom with accessible glass. This is an immediate safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
- Official code
- 102423(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 102425 INFANT SAFE SLEEP (a)There shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. This requirment was not met as evidence by: Based on interview,the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per licensee, child 1 was placed in the crib. However, licensee and staff were aware that child 1 can climb out of the crib. This is a potential safety risk to persons in care.
- Report comments
- Based on interview,the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per licensee, child 1 was placed in the crib. However, licensee and staff were aware that child 1 can climb out of the crib. This is a potential safety risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 28, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102425(a) - 102425(a)
- Official code
- 102425(a)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Reporting Requirements 102416.2 (a)(3)(c) The licensee shall report the following information the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next business ...(C)Any unusual incident.. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During interview, licensee indicated that law enforcement informed her that she had a warrant. Per license, they did not know they had to report it. This is a potential safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 28, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102416.2(a)(3)(C) - 102416.2(a)(3)(C)
- Official code
- 102416.2(a)(3)(C)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 102421 (a) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d).(b) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, a copy of the emergency information card as required in Section 102417(g)(7). required in Section 102417(g)(7). (d) In any case in which the licensee cares for an additional... for a Small Family Child Care Home or Section 102416.5(d) for a Large Family Child Care Home, the licensee shall maintain..This requirement was not met as evidence by: Observed Child 12 missing file.
- Inspector notes
- required in Section 102417(g)(7). (d) In any case in which the licensee cares for an additional... for a Small Family Child Care Home or Section 102416.5(d) for a Large Family Child Care Home, the licensee shall maintain..This requirement was not met as evidence by: Observed Child 12 missing file.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102421(a)(b)(d) - 102421(a)(b)(d)
- Official code
- 102421(a)(b)(d)
No recorded violations in this report
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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Per Licensee, a disaster drill has not been conducted since 10/2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 24, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) - 102417(g)(9)(A)
- Official code
- 102417(g)(9)(A)
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 102423 Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights ...include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe.. and comfortable accommodations... This regulation was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA intervews, Licensee did not meet above regulation as multiple interviews disclosed that Licensee does not pull over and park during pick up to allow for child to enter vehicle safely. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
- Report comments
- Based on LPA intervews, Licensee did not meet above regulation as multiple interviews disclosed that Licensee does not pull over and park during pick up to allow for child to enter vehicle safely. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 30, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
- Official code
- 102423(a)(2)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Personal Rights 102423(a)(4). 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: Based on supportive documents and interviews, Licensee had melatonin administered to a child without consent for the purpose of the child taking a nap.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 15, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102423(a)(4) - 102423(a)(4)
- Official code
- 102423(a)(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Criminal Record Clearance 102370(d)(1). All individuals subject to a criminal record review... shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on supporting documentation and confidental interviews, staff (S1) and staff (S2) worked at the facility prior to obtaining the required criminal record clearances and/or exemptions, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 15, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102370(d)(1) - 102370(d)(1)
- Official code
- 102370(d)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Infant Safe Sleep 102425(e). No infant shall be forced to sleep, to stay awake, or to stay in the designated sleeping area. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interview, a child was left unattended crying in the nap area and a child was told by Licensee you need to lay down which poses an immediate personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 15, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102425(e) - 102425(e)
- Official code
- 102425(e)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Operation of a Family Child Care Home 102417(g)(4). Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPAs observed a cleaning product accessible to children in care on top of the kitchen counter, and on top of a table in the outdoor patio while children were present, which poses a potential risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 15, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
- Official code
- 102417(g)(4)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Operation of A Family Child Care Home (3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 children's records (C2 and C3) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(m)(3) - 102417(m)(3)
- Official code
- 102417(m)(3)
No recorded violations in this report