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Latest inspectionFebruary 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Santana, Esther Cordero (DBA) Esther's Home Daycare, LLC from February 22, 2023 through February 2, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 6, 2024 and involved recordkeeping.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from February 4, 2025 through February 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
7
2 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
1
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
0
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 34677
Compared to 10 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.14
Local median
0.42
0.14This provider
0.42Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
0%
Local median
3%
0%This provider
3%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
14%
Local median
27%
14%This provider
27%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
2.2
0This provider
2.2Local average
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 any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [three childs file were missing the proper parent notifaction for April 2024. ].
Report comments
The provider was placing the form in her enrollment package which was not meeting the April requirement for achnowledgement by parent. The provider was left with a copy of the Distracted Drived brochure and the process was explained for both April and September collection . The provider will now collect signatures in April and September moving forward for all enrolled families. This brings this area into complaince
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 09 - Identification/Enrollment: II.A. II.A. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38)
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your process for ensuring that all required parent notifications and safety information are updated in our child's file on time?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from August 2024 noted that some child files were missing required documentation regarding distracted adult safety notifications for that April. This question helps clarify the current administrative process to ensure all required forms are collected and documented consistently.
Context
The provider corrected this issue at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
General question
How do you keep parents informed about any changes to your daily routines or updated safety policies?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing a clear communication channel helps families stay aligned with the center's current practices and any updates to operational procedures.
General question
What is your approach to maintaining organized records for each child in your care?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the provider manages enrollment and health documentation gives parents confidence that important information is tracked and readily accessible.
General question
Could you describe how you handle supervision during drop-off and pick-up times?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Asking about arrival and departure routines helps parents understand the steps taken to ensure children are accounted for during these busy transitions.
General question
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully trained on current safety protocols and recordkeeping requirements?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about staff training practices provides insight into how the center maintains consistent standards for safety and administrative compliance.