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CHAVEZ, ELIA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Atwater, CA 95301

Facility:
243800117
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:
12

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionAugust 15, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 15, 2025

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for CHAVEZ, ELIA FAMILY CHILD CARE from August 10, 2021 through August 15, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 12, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of August 26, 2024.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
4

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 95301

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.75
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
75%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.05

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
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed Licensee provide proof (notice) that Staff #3 has background clearance; however, S3's background clearance was not associated with this facility. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 26, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Alterations to Existing Building or Grounds (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the inspection, LPA observed daycare children have access to the off-limits areas: side backyard and garage. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 26, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.3(a) - 102416.3(a)
Official code
102416.3(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 record review, the licensees did not comply with the section cited above as Staff #3 (S3) who was providing care to the children did not obtain a criminal record clearance or an exemption prior to initial persence in the facility which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 14, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
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: (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: Based on observation, the licensees did not comply with the section cited above. During the indoor inspection, LPA observed two bottles of Raid in the kitchen cabinet that is not locked. LPA observed a bottle of Clorox wipes on the bookshelf, a liquid bottle of Clorox and Pine Sol on the kitchen counter. LPA observed bottles of shampoo in the children's restroom inside the shower which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 14, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep (b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensees did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed two play yards in the living rooms. The first play yard has a sleeping child who had three blankets, a small pillow, and a bottle of milk inside the play yard with the child. LPA observed the second play yard has a child who was not sleeping but she was inside the play yard with a blanket and toys. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 21, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(b) - 102425(b)
Official code
102425(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib or play yard, the provider shall move the infant to a crib or play yard as soon as possible. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the Licensees did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed Child #1 (C1) was sleeping in the stroller as LPA entered the facility. LPA advised Licensees that if an infant falls sleep before being placed in a play yard, Licensees must move the infant to the play yard as soon as possible. Licensees stated that child had to sleep in the stroller in order for child to fall sleep. LPA observed that through the inspection process, child continued to sleep in the stroller which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 14, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(i) - 102425(i)
Official code
102425(i)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensees did not comply with the section cited above. Licensees were not able to provide proof of physically check on Child #1 (C1) and Child #5 (C5) every 15 minutes when they were sleeping which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 14, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(1) - 102425(j)(1)
Official code
102425(j)(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 licensees did not comply with the section cited above as Staff #2 (S2) did not have proof of completing the mandated reporter training for The General Training (2 hours) and for The Child Care Providers training (4 hours) which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 21, 2023
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 licensees did not comply with the section cited above as S2 did not have proof that S2 has all the required immunizations for the MMR, TDap, TB and influenza which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 21, 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
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 licensees did not comply with the section cited above as S1 or S2 have their current pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid (FA).
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 21, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Mandated Reporter Training. On or before March 30, 2018, a person who is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training, shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years, the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee stated that she has not updated her Mandated Reporter Training. This posses a potential risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 27, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(4)(b)(1) - 1596.8662(4)(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(4)(b)(1)