Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.33
- Local median
- 0
ARAYA FAMILY CHILD CARE
Lakewood, CA 90713
- Facility:
- 198020101
- 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 inspectionApril 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for ARAYA FAMILY CHILD CARE from March 11, 2022 through April 14, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 9, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of March 10, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from March 13, 2026 through April 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 3 local median in 90713
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.08
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 9, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited. On 2/20/26, Licensee’s assistant Katherine Payan was alone with nine children and one infant. This is an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 9, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102416.5(e) - 102416.5(e)
- Official code
- 102416.5(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- (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 observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee assistant was alone with children on 2/20/26, without a current EMSA approved CPR & 1st Aid training, which posed an immediate risk health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 10, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
- Official code
- 102416(c)
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- (a)Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights ...(2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. On 2/20/26, children were sleeping in unsafe uncomfortable sleeping arrangement causing two preschoolers to block emergency exits, which posed a potential health, safety or personal right to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 9, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
- Official code
- 102423(a)(2)
Medium concern: 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 ... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant does not have proof of a current Mandated Reporter training certificate on 2/20/26, which posed a immediate risk health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 9, 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- (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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant did not have immunizations record while caring for children on 2/20/26, which posed a potential health, safety or personal right to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 9, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1597.622(c) - 1597.622(c)
- Official code
- 1597.622(c)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived…(2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. Based on witness disclosure in the (DCFS) Investigation Report signed 2/20/26 and LPA witness interviews; (between 12/2025 & 02/2026), the Licensee & resident assistant drank alcohol during daycare hours & the Licensee operated the daycare under the influence of alcohol. This poses/posed a immediate risk health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 10, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
- Official code
- 102423(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- (d) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with witnesses and licensee, the licensee allowed an unqualifed and uncleared person on December 4, 2023 to work at the daycare, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 23, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102370(d) - 102370(d)
- Official code
- 102370(d)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Infant Safe Sleep An infant’s head shall not be covered while sleeping. 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 2 infants present. LPA's Child 2 head covered with a blanket upon entering the room which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by May 3, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102425(g) - 102425(g)
- Official code
- 102425(g)
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 as the Licensee did not have proof of purchase or verification of the last service date for the fire extinguisher which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 7, 2023
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the last documented drill was conducted on December 7, 2021 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the la...
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 7, 2023
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: 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 as Licensee's husband/Assistant (S1) did not have proof of immunization for measles, pertussis, and a TB clearance available for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by March 7, 2023
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
- 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. Licensee did not have proof of the AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training which poses a health & safety risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 25, 2022
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)