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CERVANTES FAMILY CHILD CARE AKA SUNSHINE TOTS

Santa Maria, CA 93454

Facility:
426216247
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 inspectionOctober 8, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 8, 2025

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for CERVANTES FAMILY CHILD CARE AKA SUNSHINE TOTS from December 21, 2022 through October 8, 2025.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 27, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of March 28, 2024.

Three later inspections, from April 2, 2024 through October 8, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
5

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 3 local median in 93454

Compared to 111 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.2
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.14

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee's interview revealed, Raul Betancourt (A2) does not have criminal record clearance and has been residing in the home for about 9 months. This is an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 28, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102370(d) - 102370(d)
Official code
102370(d)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This is an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care. At 11:09 AM, LPAs observed three cribs with blanks and pillows. Additionally, LPAs observed C5 in a crib with a large boppy pillow, blank and bottle. This is an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 29, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(b) - 102425(b)
Official code
102425(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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 was not met as evidenced: During tour of the FCCH, LPAs observed toxins in licensee's bedroom, children's bathroom, kitchen, laundry room and outdoor yard, all which are accessible to the children. This is an immediate threat to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 28, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4) - 102417(g)(4)
Official code
102417(g)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Child record review revealed C1-C5 had incomplete files with C1 and C2 having yellow immunization cards and C3 having an immunization summary from the doctor. There were no there records in C1-C5 files. This is a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 3, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102421(a) - 102421(a)
Official code
102421(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee and shall contain the following information: This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Staff file review found Licensee only had current First-Aid/CPR on file and S2 only had criminal record clearance letter. No other documents were available for review. This is a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 3, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102416.1(a) - 102416.1(a)
Official code
102416.1(a)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. Record review and Licensee interview revealed the FCCH does not have a current facility roster available for review. This is a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 3, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code
102417(g)(8)