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TOVAR MEZA, LARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Visalia, CA 93292

Facility:
545620043
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 inspectionJune 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 17, 2026

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for TOVAR MEZA, LARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE from November 7, 2022 through June 17, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 2, 2026 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of June 16, 2026.

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
6

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

14 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 93292

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.33
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
17%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed all areas of the home to be cluttered and disorganized with food stains and debris on floors and walls. (See report for additional observations). These conditions pose a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(b) - 102417(b)
Official code
102417(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (d) The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed broken bikes, damaged play structure, and damaged furniture (See report for additional observations) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(d) - 102417(d)
Official code
102417(d)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (d) The home shall provide safe toys, play equipment and materials. (1) Fixtures, furniture, and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission shall not be used for children in care or accessible to children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, LPA observed a bassinet inside the living room of the home which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(d)(1) - 102417(d)(1)
Official code
102417(d)(1)
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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed areas designated as "off limits" accessible to children. LPA also observed items not meant for children throughout those areas (See report for additional observations) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g) - 102417(g)
Official code
102417(g)
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. LPA observed cleaning compounds, carbon dioxide tank, lighter fluid, fish food and other potentially hazardous items in accessible areas of the home (See report for additional observations)which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that the last fire drill was conducted in 2024 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) - 102417(g)(9)(A)
Official code
102417(g)(9)(A)
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: Infants up to 12 month of age who are sleeping in a position other than on their back. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that Licensee does not have a Sleeping Log for infants in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(2)(C) - 102425(j)(2)(C)
Official code
102425(j)(2)(C)
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. LPA observed that Licensee has an expired Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2026
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
Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed childrens immuniztion records to be missing from children's files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(g) - 102418(g)
Official code
102418(g)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's PM 286 (6/95) when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the family day care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed some children's records missing documentation for the Measles vaccine which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102418(g)(1) - 102418(g)(1)
Official code
102418(g)(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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that Children's emergency documents were incomplete or missing signatures which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102421(a) - 102421(a)
Official code
102421(a)
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that Licensee did not have a current roster of children in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(8) - 102417(g)(8)
Official code
102417(g)(8)
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. LPA observed that Licensee did not have Infant Sleeping Plans for any infant enrolled which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(c) - 102425(c)
Official code
102425(c)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that Licensee did not have Infant Sleeping Logs for any infant in care which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(2)(D)(c) - 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)
Official code
102425(j)(2)(D)(c)