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WONDER YEARS, THE

Los Banos, CA 93635

Facility:
243806000
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 inspectionJuly 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 20, 2024

Summary

This summary covers three available inspections for WONDER YEARS, THE from July 20, 2023 through July 1, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 1, 2026 and involved pool barrier, with a due date of July 15, 2026.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
3

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

3 total inspections vs 4 local median in 93635

Compared to 44 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
0%

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.

Higher concern: 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: (1) The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features: (A) An enclosure, including, but not limited to, a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates the swimming pool from access to the family daycare home and has all of the following characteristics: (i) An access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that the pool gate was not self latching from a close distance. In addition, Licensee did not have the appropriate body hook although the pole did measure at least 12 feet long.
Inspector notes
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: (1) The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features: (A) An enclosure, including, but not limited to, a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates the swimming pool from access to the family daycare home and has all of the following characteristics: (i) An access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that the pool gate was not self latching from a close distance. In addition, Lic...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 15, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i) - 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i)
Official code
1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i)
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 interview and employee record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During employee records review, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that licensee's Mandated Reporter Training had expired as of March 2023 and Assistant #1 had never completed Mandated Reporter Training. LPA informed licensee that this training is a requirement and must be completed every two years for the safety of the children.
Inspector notes
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 interview and employee record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During employee records review, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) observed that licensee's Mandated Reporter Training had expired as of March 2023 and Assistant #1 had never completed Mandated Reporter Training. LPA informed licensee that this training is a requirement and must be co...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 4, 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)