ESCOBAR FAMILY CHILD CARE

Cathedral City, CA 92234

Facility:: 334806450
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 12, 2026

Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 12, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for ESCOBAR FAMILY CHILD CARE from October 19, 2021 through May 12, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on October 21, 2025 and involved licensing compliance, with a due date of November 7, 2025.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from February 5, 2026 through May 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections: 8
Recorded violations: 28
Higher-concern violations: 10
Repeated topics: 0

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 5 local median in 92234

Compared to 30 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.

May 12, 2026View official report

No recorded violations in this report

February 5, 2026View official report

No recorded violations in this report

October 21, 2025View official report

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing facility documents, the last drill recorded was on 4/4/2025. 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing facility documents, the last drill recorded was on 4/4/2025. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in...
Correction status: Plan of correction due by November 7, 2025

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. In reviewing administration files, the licensee and their assistant had not renewed their Mandated Reporter Training, as required. Last training was completed on 9/23/2023. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by November 7, 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)

Licensing compliance

Report finding: Inspection Authority of the Department: Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision, and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation of, the regulations adopted by the Department governing family child care homes, and in accordance with Section 102396. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon arrival Licensee advised that they were closed with no children present and none scheduled to arrive however, about 5 minutes after the LPAs left the premises two children arrived and minutes after that a third child was dropped off as well. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by November 7, 2025

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102391(a) - 102391(a)
Official code: 102391(a)

July 30, 2025View official report

No recorded violations in this report

July 30, 2025View official report

Background screening

Report finding: Civil penalties; regulations setting forth appeal procedures for deficiencies: (c) The department shall assess an immediate civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500) per violation and one hundred dollars ($100) for each day the violation continues after citation, for any of the following serious violations: (6) The presence of a person subject to a department Order of Exclusion on the premises. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Information obtained during a separate investigation that the licensee's son was present at the facility during the
Correction status: Plan of correction due by July 31, 2025

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Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: HSC 1597.58(c)(6) - 1597.58(c)(6)
Official code: 1597.58(c)(6)

March 27, 2024View official report

Staff-to-child ratio

Report finding: Staffing Ratio and Capacity (e) 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). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon arrival, LPA observed 10 children with only the licensee's assistant present providing care and supervision. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by March 28, 2024

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Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 102416.5(e) - 102416.5(e)
Official code: 102416.5(e)

Facility condition

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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA toured the outside playground and observed dog feces on the yard/grass. At the time of the inspection, the children had not been oustide yet. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by April 3, 2024

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

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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing files, Child #9, did not have an immunization record on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by April 3, 2024

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

Recordkeeping

Report finding: Operation of A Family Child Care Home (8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing the facility roster, there were/was child(ren) present that were/was not listed on the roster. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by April 3, 2024

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code: 102417(g)(8)

October 13, 2022View official report

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 licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Located in the bathroom that is assigned for the children to use, there were several items (mouthwash, toothpaste, hair products) with "KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN" labels that were accessible to the children. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 14, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code: 102417(g)(4)

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The last drill that was logged took place in March 25, 2022. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 21, 2022

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: 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. Both, the licensee and her assistant had expired (3/2022) CPR/1st aid cards. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 21, 2022

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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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children records, Child #2, did not have the required record on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 21, 2022

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 (a) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children records, Child #2, did not have the required form LIC 995A on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 21, 2022

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102421(a) - 102421(a)
Official code: 102421(a)

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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children records, Child #2, did not have the required forms LIC 700 and LIC 627 on file.This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 21, 2022

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102421(b) - 102421(b)
Official code: 102421(b)

Recordkeeping

Report finding: Operation of A Family Child Care Home (8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The roster that was reviewed was not updated with dates of disenrollment and/or names of children currently in care. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 21, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code: 102417(g)(8)

Recordkeeping

Report finding: Operation of A Family Child Care Home (3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In reviewing children records, Child #2, did not have the required form LIC 282 on file. This which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 21, 2022

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(m)(3) - 102417(m)(3)
Official code: 102417(m)(3)

Sleep safety

Report finding: Infant Safe Sleep An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 21, 2022

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

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 and licensee's own admission, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee had not yet began recording the 15 minute checks. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 21, 2022

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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)

Licensing compliance

Report finding: AB2084: Commencing January 1, 2012, except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), a licensed child day care facility shall comply with all of the following requirements for beverages served by the day care provider to children in the provider’s care: Whenever milk is served, serve only lowfat (1 percent) milk or nonfat milk to children two years of age or older. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon entering the facility, LPA observed child eating lunch, and in the facility refrigerator was only Vitamin D Whole milk. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon entering the facility, LPA observed child eating lunch, and in the facility refrigerator was only Vitamin D Whole milk. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 21, 2022

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Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: HSC 1596.808(a)(1) - 1596.808(a)(1)
Official code: 1596.808(a)(1)

October 19, 2021View official report

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 of an infant (Child#1) covered with a blanket and small toy attached to pacifier, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 20, 2021

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Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 102425(b) - 102425(b)
Official code: 102425(b)

Sleep safety

Report finding: Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall place infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation of an infant (Child#1) sleeping in the garage, inside of a play yard, on their stomach, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 20, 2021

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Official CA class: Type A deficiency
Report section: CCR 102425(d) - 102425(d)
Official code: 102425(d)

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, the last drill conducted according to facility records was on 7/27/2020. 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, the last drill conducted according to facility records was on 7/27/2020. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in...
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 26, 2021

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, by not renewing the Mandated Reporter Training, which expired on 8/30/2021. Also, the assistant did not have proof of completion on file, for review. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 26, 2021

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)

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 and interview of the licensee, she has made alterations and upgrades at the home, including the backyard, where the children play, and did not notify the Department. Therefore, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 26, 2021

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102416.3(a) - 102416.3(a)
Official code: 102416.3(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 of Child #3, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The child's file was missing the immunization records. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 26, 2021

More details

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

Recordkeeping

Report finding: Operation of A Family Child Care Home (3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record reviews for Child #1 and #2, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The form LIC 282 was not signed by the parent/guardian. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 26, 2021

More details

Official CA class: Type B deficiency
Report section: CCR 102417(m)(3) - 102417(m)(3)
Official code: 102417(m)(3)

Sleep safety

Report finding: Infant Safe Sleep An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review for Child #1, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The required form was not available for review. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 26, 2021

More details

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

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 and interview of licensee, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Present at the time of inspection were four children under the age of two and the licensee did not have an Infant Sleep log/chart, for any of them. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by October 26, 2021

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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)