ESPINOSA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Santa Maria, CA 93454

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Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

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Latest inspectionMay 27, 2026

Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 27, 2026

This summary covers five available inspections for ESPINOSA FAMILY CHILD CARE from September 22, 2021 through May 27, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 19, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of May 20, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

5 total inspections vs 3 local median in 93454

Compared to 111 local facilities

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

Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.

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No recorded violations in this report

Hazardous access

Report finding: 102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child... (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds... and other items... shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observation of personal care products in the bathroom and unlocked drawer are accessible to children in care, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risks to children in care.
Report comments: This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observation of personal care products in the bathroom and unlocked drawer are accessible to children in care, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risks to children in care.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by May 20, 2026

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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: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for having a fire extinguisher without a valid service ticket or purchase date which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed a receipt dated 12/8/2022, which Licensee acknowledged was out of date as well.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by September 15, 2025

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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 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed one bottle of shampoo, one bottle of body wash, and one bottle of hair gel within children's reach in the day care bathroom. LPA observed Clorox wipes within children's reach and personal medicine in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in care in the living room.
Correction status: Plan of correction due by September 5, 2025