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HUDGINS, BRENDA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Carlsbad, CA 92008

Facility:
376604221
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

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Latest inspectionApril 3, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 3, 2025

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for HUDGINS, BRENDA FAMILY CHILD CARE from October 12, 2022 through April 3, 2025.

One inspection recorded a violation, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 4, 2025 and involved pool barrier, with a due date of March 4, 2025.

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

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92008

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.25
Local median
0.14

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
14%

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.

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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: (ii) A minimum height of 60 inches. 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 fence is approximately 49.5 inches and pool gate opens towards to pool and locking device is located approx. 44 inches above ground which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 4, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(ii) - 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(ii)
Official code
1596.814(a)(1)(A)(ii)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
Pool Safety (i) (I) An approved safety pool cover that is manually or power operated and meets the performance standards of ASTM International Standard F1346-23. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Pool does not have a pool cover which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 4, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(i)(I) - 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(i)(I)
Official code
1596.814(a)(1)(B)(i)(I)
Higher concern: 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 does not have a pool alarm which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 4, 2025
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)
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: (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 there is no life ring or rescue body pole in the pool area and readily available which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 4, 2025
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)
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that her Mandated Reporter Training Certificate expired October 2024 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 4, 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)