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Latest inspectionAugust 5, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 5, 2025
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Teresa Alvarez Family Child Care Home from January 30, 2023 through August 5, 2025.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 23, 2023 and involved medication.
Three later inspections, from September 27, 2023 through August 5, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
6
1 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
3
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
1
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33615
Compared to 40 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.5
Local median
0
0.5This provider
0Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
17%
Local median
0%
17%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
33%
Local median
0%
33%This provider
0%Local median
Repeated topics
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0
Local average
0.13
0This provider
0.13Local 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.
There was evidence of rodents or vermin in the home. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9
Correction / follow-up note
CCRC observed ants crawling on the toilet, paper towel roll and the sink in the bathroom attached to the child care area. Technical assistance was provided: Owner will have proof of pest control treatment by given due date. 7.9 Vermin/Pest Control Rodents and vermin must be exterminated. Pest control shall not take place while rooms are occupied by children. A home must adopt an integrated pest management program to ensure long-term, environmentally sound pest suppression through a range of practices including pest exclusion, sanitation and clutter control, and elimination of conditions that are conducive to pest infestations.
Correction status
Due by September 23, 2023
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Vermin/Pest Control
Official code
17-01
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Non-prescription medication not brought in by the custodial parent or legal guardian, specifically [Desitin, Triple ointment,Bacitracin ointment, triple antibiotic ointment.], was dispensed for emergency purposes without written authorization. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24, F
Correction / follow-up note
CCRC observed a zip lock bag stored in diaper changing area, CCRC asked about the authorization forms for these non-prescription medication/ diaper creams. Owner informed CCRC that she did not know that diaper cream needed authorization. Technical assistance was provided: Owner removed all creams and stated that she will send them home and ask parents to sign authorization forms for them on order to use them again. 7.24 Medication The family day care home or large family child care home is not required to give medication; however, if they choose to do so, the following shall apply: A. The operator must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Documentation of Dispensed Medication
There was no documentation of current immunizations available for [the dog \"Rocky\".].
Report comments
Inspector suggested the use of electronic equipment that we already have to remind her of expiration dates coming up.
Correction status
Due by February 9, 2023
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 25 - Pet Immunization: Section 2.08
Official code
25-01
Questions to ask
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
What is your current process for ensuring that all necessary parent authorizations are on file before applying diaper creams or other non-prescription items?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2023 inspection report noted that some non-prescription items were being used without written parent authorization on file.
Context
The provider addressed this at the time of the inspection by removing the items and updating their authorization process.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the home's environment to ensure it remains clean and free of pests?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from August 2023 included a finding regarding pest control in the facility, and asking this helps parents understand the current maintenance routine.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how you track and keep up-to-date health records for any pets present in the home?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from January 2023 show a past finding where documentation for pet immunizations was not available, so this question helps clarify how that information is managed now.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily activities and any changes to the child's care routine?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing clear communication expectations helps parents feel confident about how the provider shares information and manages daily care.
General question
What is your daily routine like for the children in your care, and how do you balance group activities with individual needs?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding the daily structure helps parents determine if the program's environment and schedule are a good fit for their child's development.