ALVAREZ LEIVA FAMILY CHILD CARE

DOWNEY, CA 90240, Downey, CA 90240LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 17, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
ALVAREZ LEIVA FAMILY CHILD CARE
License number
198020044
Location
DOWNEY, CA 90240, Downey, CA 90240
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 77.5/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected September 17, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average77.5 / 100
Health25/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

7

Total Violations

Sep 17, 2025

Last Inspection

14

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (7)

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)Type BSep 17, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed multiple electrical outlets within the facility uncovered and unsecured which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will ensure facility is free from defects and conditions which might endanger a child. Licensee will ensure all electical outlets has an electrical outlet cover. POC will be cleared by visit.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(1)Type BSep 17, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed a fire extinguisher in the day care room with an expired service tag August 7,2024 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will ensure to maintain a new or serviced fire extinguisher annually. Licensee will service fire extinguisher or purchase a fire extinguisher. POC will be cleared by a visit.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BSep 17, 2025

Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1597.622(c)Type BSep 17, 2025

Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(5)(A)Type BMay 22, 2023

Based on observation LPA did not observe the gate on the mesh fence to self-close or self-latch when opened. LPA observed some tears in the fence which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed the pool is located in the off-limit backyard (fenced). LPA tested the alarms in place to alert licensee that the sliding doors are open to sound on.

Resolution: LIcensee stated that she will make sure that the gate self-closes and self-latches.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BMay 22, 2023

Based on record review staff #2 is missing proof of Mandated Reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated that she will make sure that assistants complete training withing 30 days from starting.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(1)Type BNov 16, 2021

Based on LPA observation of the Fire Extinguished service tag indicated that the last service date was 11/25/19. The licensee did not comply with the above requirements which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Per licensee, the fire extinguisher will be serviced and a copy of the service tag will be provided to the department via email be POC due date.

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

INFANT (CENTER)

$1,447.09/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$1,044.61/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALVAREZ LEIVA FAMILY CHILD CARE's safety grade?

ALVAREZ LEIVA FAMILY CHILD CARE has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 77.5 out of 100.

How many violations does ALVAREZ LEIVA FAMILY CHILD CARE have?

ALVAREZ LEIVA FAMILY CHILD CARE has 7 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 7 serious, and 0 minor.

When was ALVAREZ LEIVA FAMILY CHILD CARE last inspected?

ALVAREZ LEIVA FAMILY CHILD CARE was last inspected on September 17, 2025.

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