BARRACOSO, KATHRYNE & BARRACOSO, SHEMAIAH

Irvine, CA 92604

Facility:: 304313427
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 inspectionMay 27, 2026

Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 27, 2026

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for BARRACOSO, KATHRYNE & BARRACOSO, SHEMAIAH from December 29, 2022 through May 27, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved pool barrier, with a due date of May 20, 2026.

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
Recorded violations: 14
Higher-concern violations: 6
Repeated topics: 1

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92604

Compared to 18 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.

Staff training

Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.

July 30, 2024May 6, 2026

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

May 27, 2026View official report

No recorded violations in this report

May 6, 2026View official report

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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the pool alarm did not sound upon detecting an entrance into the water which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 20, 2026

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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the life ring was not labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 20, 2026

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 that licensee, Kathryne stated that they do not have a body hood, and LPA did not observe a body hook which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 20, 2026

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)

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: (3) A licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspections to be provided to the department upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee, Kathryne stated they do not have an in-ground pool daily inspection log available for review which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 20, 2026

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: HSC 1596.814(a)(3) - 1596.814(a)(3)
Official code: 1596.814(a)(3)

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 in that licensee, Kathryne and Staff 1 did not have a mandated reporter training certificate from within the last two years which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 20, 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)

July 30, 2024View 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 interview and record review, the licensees did not comply with the section cited above. John Christopher Ramos, has not obtained a criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions and has been residing in the facility since January 2024. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by July 31, 2024

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)

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. During physical plant inspection, LPA observed a receipt taped on the fire extinguisher and observed the extinguisher was purchased on 01/05/2023. Fire extinguisher was not been serviced annually. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by August 2, 2024

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
Official code: 102417(g)(1)

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 and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility has not conducted a fire drill since October 2023. This 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility has not conducted a fire drill since October 2023. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to person...
Correction status: Plan of correction due by August 2, 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)

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. LPA observed licensee Shemaiah had an expired mandated reporter certificate. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by August 9, 2024

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)

Sleep safety

Report finding: Infant Safe Sleep Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensees did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed there were no 15 minute sleep logs for 3 out of 3 infants. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by August 2, 2024

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102425(j)(2)(D)(c) - 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)
Official code: 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)

December 29, 2022View 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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 01 out of 01 objects which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by January 6, 2023

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
Official code: 102417(g)(1)

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 in 01 out of 02 persons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by January 6, 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)

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 licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 01 out of 01 persons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by January 13, 2023

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code: 102416(c)

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. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's PM 286 (6/95) when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in 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 in 03 out of 04 persons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by January 6, 2023

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102418(g)(1) - 102418(g)(1)
Official code: 102418(g)(1)