Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.67
- Local median
- 0.78
ALMANZA FAMILY CHILD CARE
Cathedral City, CA 92234
- Facility:
- 334840731
- 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 inspectionFebruary 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 6, 2023
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for ALMANZA FAMILY CHILD CARE from February 8, 2022 through February 19, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 19, 2026 and involved pool barrier, with a due date of February 27, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
1 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 5 local median in 92234
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 83%
- Local median
- 55%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.17
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024January 21, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024January 21, 2025Inspection 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: (iii) A maximum vertical clearance of two inches from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. I observation and taking measurements of the pool fencing, the bottom of the enclosure has a three inch clearance, which is over by one inch. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(iii) - 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(iii)
- Official code
- 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(iii)
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: (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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee admitted that they did not maintain a log or did any inspections. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 27, 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)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Operation of A Family Child Care Home (b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. In touring the home, LPA observed several piles of toys, furniture, crafting items, etc..., both inside and outside of the home, that were not organized/orderly. Since there were no children present at the time of visit, this poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 31, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(b) - 102417(b)
- Official code
- 102417(b)
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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee had old logs of fire/disaster drill, but none with a current date within six months. 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 licensee had old logs of fire/disaster drill, but none with a current date within six months. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal r...
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 31, 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)
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. The licensee did not have proof of completing/renewing the required training. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 31, 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)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- Nutritious Beverage at Child Care Facilities: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 and licensee admission, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee serves 2% milk to the children two years of age or older. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 31, 2025
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.808 - 1596.808
- Official code
- 1596.808
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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. According to the facility logs, the licensee has not conducted a fire and disaster drill since 11/20/2022. 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. According to the facility logs, the licensee has not conducted a fire and disaster drill since 11/20/2022. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or p...
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 26, 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)
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 licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee's CPR/1st certification expired on 11/2023. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 26, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
- Official code
- 102416(c)
Low concern: 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, the children that were present were 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 January 26, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
- Official code
- 102417(g)(8)
No recorded violations in this report
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. The licensee's assistant did not have proof of the required training for Mandated Reporter Training. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by January 16, 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
- 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. There were no children files/records 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 January 16, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102418(g) - 102418(g)
- Official code
- 102418(g)
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. There were no children files/records 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 January 16, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102419(d) - 102419(d)
- Official code
- 102419(d)
Medium concern: 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. There were no children files/records 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 January 16, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102421(b) - 102421(b)
- Official code
- 102421(b)
Low concern: 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. There were no children files/records 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 January 16, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(m)(3) - 102417(m)(3)
- Official code
- 102417(m)(3)
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. The licensee had not completed the Mandated Reporter Training, as required. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not have proof of immunizations as required. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by February 25, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1597.622(a)(1) - 1597.622(a)(1)
- Official code
- 1597.622(a)(1)