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CARPENTER FAMILY CHILD CARE

Lompoc, CA 93436

Facility:
421712407
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 inspectionOctober 24, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for CARPENTER FAMILY CHILD CARE from June 27, 2022 through October 24, 2025.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 24, 2025 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of November 7, 2025.

Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

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
16

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 3 local median in 93436

Compared to 48 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
4
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
100%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
100%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.1

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.

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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 licensee cleaning compounds under kitchen sink were accessible to children, hand washing refill accessible to children in downstairs bathroom and spray bottles of cleaning compounds were accessible on outdoor patio where children eat which poses 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
CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Higher concern: 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 the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the infant asleep in the crib downstairs play room had a blanket in the crib during the inspection which poses 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
CCR 102425(b) - 102425(b)
Official code
102425(b)
Higher concern: 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 in infants in care under 12 months records do not contain the LIC9227 which poses 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
CCR 102425(c) - 102425(c)
Official code
102425(c)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The total licensed capacity for a Large Family Child Care Home shall not exceed fourteen children. LPAs observation reveal that Licensee is caring for more than fourteen (14) at once on 8/8/2023. This poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personnel rights of persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 9, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(f) - 102416.5(f)
Official code
102416.5(f)
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Higher 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: (3) Where children are less than five years old are in care, stairs shall be fenced or barricaded. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observation the stairs leading upstairs to the living room, kitchen, dining room, three (3) bedrooms and hallway bathroom were accessible to children in care at the time of the inspection, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 9, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(3) - 102417(g)(3)
Official code
102417(g)(3)
Higher 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 LPAs observed in the kitchen prescription medications, vitamins, and scissors, accessible to children in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 9, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall be on the same floor as the sleeping infant. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observed on the second floor in bedroom#2, C2 asleep with the bedroom door closed at the time of the inspection. LPAs observed in bedroom#3, C19 asleep with the bedroom door closed at the time of the inspection, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 9, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(6) - 102425(j)(6)
Official code
102425(j)(6)
Medium concern: 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: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observed a baby walker in the children's play area, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(10) - 102417(g)(10)
Official code
102417(g)(10)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall check and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observed files for C2, C19 & C20, did not have safe sleep charts at the time of the inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(2) - 102425(j)(2)
Official code
102425(j)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall be near enough to the sleeping infant to be able to hear them wake up. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observed on the second floor in bedroom#2, C2 asleep with the bedroom door closed at the time of the inspection. LPAs observed in bedroom#3, C19 asleep with the bedroom door closed at the time of the inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(4) - 102425(j)(4)
Official code
102425(j)(4)
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 the facility roster was not available for review at the time of the inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 15, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code
102417(g)(8)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Staffing Ratio and Capacity (a) The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPA observed 17 day care children at the time of the inspection which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 27, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.5(a) - 102416.5(a)
Official code
102416.5(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, when LPA arrived Child # 14 answered the door which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 28, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
Official code
102423(a)(2)
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 Licensee and Staff 4 did not take/renew the Mandated Reporter training per AB 1207 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 7, 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 review , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Staff 2 and Staff 4 do not have immunization record which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 7, 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)
Low concern: 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 review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Child # 11, Child # 15 , Child # 16 and Child # 17 do not have record availble for review which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 7, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102421(a) - 102421(a)
Official code
102421(a)