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KUSANO, AYAKO FAMILY CHILD CARE

Chula Vista, CA 91910

Facility:
376629307
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 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 10, 2025

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for KUSANO, AYAKO FAMILY CHILD CARE from July 13, 2022 through April 29, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on April 29, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of April 29, 2026.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
4

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 91910

Compared to 47 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
3
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.21

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Medium concern: 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 in that a bottle of Sake was found to be in an unsecured cabinet beneath the sink in the bathroom that the children use, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 29, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
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. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the last fire drill conducted was in September of 2025, which is more than six months from the date of inspection, which 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. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited a...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 15, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)1 - 102417(g)(9)(A)1
Official code
102417(g)(9)(A)1
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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that six (6) out of six (6) child's files reviewed were missing documents which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 15, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102419(d) - 102419(d)
Official code
102419(d)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Staffing Ratio and Capacity (c) The total licensed capacity for a Small Family Child Care Home shall not exceed eight children. 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 there were 9 children from ages 2-4yrs old present at the time of inspection, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 5, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(c) - 102416.5(c)
Official code
102416.5(c)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Licensure Requirements Every family day care home for children shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections. 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 there was no carbon monoide detector present at the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.543 - 1597.543
Official code
1597.543
Medium concern: 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 in that cleaning compounds and pet care products were found to be in an unsecured cabinet beneath the sink in the bathroom that the children use, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
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. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that fire drills are not documented on a log, which 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. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited a...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)1 - 102417(g)(9)(A)1
Official code
102417(g)(9)(A)1
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 interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that they do not have a current CPR card on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416(c) - 102416(c)
Official code
102416(c)
Medium concern: 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: (1) Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "child care" room. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that they converted their garage into a child care room without notification or approval from the department, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.3(a)(1) - 102416.3(a)(1)
Official code
102416.3(a)(1)
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights (b) The licensee shall post the PUB 394 (8/02), Family Child Care Home Notification of Parents’ Rights Poster in a prominent, publicly accessible area in the family child care home at all times children are in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there was no PUB 394 posted at the time of inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102419(b) - 102419(b)
Official code
102419(b)
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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 9 out of 9 child's files reviewed were missing documents which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102419(d) - 102419(d)
Official code
102419(d)
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 observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that they do not maintain a child roster at the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 4, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code
102417(g)(8)