HERNANDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE

Downey, CA 90240

Facility:: 198019934
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 inspectionAugust 29, 2025

Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 29, 2025

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for HERNANDEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE from September 10, 2021 through August 29, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 7, 2025 and involved pool barrier, with a due date of August 28, 2025.

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: 8
Recorded violations: 8
Higher-concern violations: 4
Repeated topics: 0

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 4 local median in 90240

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

Inspections with higher-concern violations

Inspections with recorded violations

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.

August 29, 2025View official report

No recorded violations in this report

August 7, 2025View official report

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 observations and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed a fire extinguisher in the kitchen with a purchase receipt of 8/4/24 which poses a potential health, safety or 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 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
Official code: 102417(g)(1)

Pool barrier

Report finding: Pool Safety (ii) (I) An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool, will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water. The alarm shall be turned on and be in working condition during a facility’s operating hours while the swimming pool is not in use. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in there was not an alarm in place which poses a potential health, safety or 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: HSC 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I) - 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)
Official code: 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)

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: (2) The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use: (A) A life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in a life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard was not observed which poses a potential health, safety or 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: HSC 1596.814(a)(2)(A) - 1596.814(a)(2)(A)
Official code: 1596.814(a)(2)(A)

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: (2) The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use: (B) A rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in A rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet was not observed which poses a potential health, safety or 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: HSC 1596.814(a)(2)(B) - 1596.814(a)(2)(B)
Official code: 1596.814(a)(2)(B)

Staff training

Report finding: (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 LPA observed an expired Mandated Reporter Training Certificate - 9/23/2021 which poses a potential health, safety or 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: HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code: 1596.8662(b)(1)

August 1, 2023View official report

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 record review, LPA did not observe staff #2 to be associated to facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by August 15, 2023

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code: 1596.871(c)(1)(A)

Health or food records

Report finding: Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, LPA did not observe proof of immunization for C8 & C11 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by August 8, 2023

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102418(g) - 102418(g)
Official code: 102418(g)

Recordkeeping

Report finding: Child's Records (b) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, a copy of the emergency information card as required in Section 102417(g)(7). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, LPA did not observe C8 & C11 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by August 8, 2023