SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
2 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
November 14, 2024
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE
- License number
- 198019665
- Location
- LAKEWOOD, CA 90713, Lakewood, CA 90713
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 82.0/100
- Inspection record
- 2 inspections, last inspected November 14, 2024
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
11
Total Violations
Nov 14, 2024
Last Inspection
14
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (11)
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and fire extinguisher does not have a service tag to show when it was last service. Per licensee, fire extinguisher was purchased sometime last year. LPA reviewed last report and observed that licensee did not provide proof during last annual inspection. This poses a potential safety rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: Licensee will service fire extinguisher or provide proof of when it was purchased and submit it to LPA by plan of correction date.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed 5 infant bouncers and 1 infant rocker stored (not in use) inside the detached garage (converted day care room) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: During the inspection, Licensee immediately removed the prohibited items from the garage. LPA will conduct an unannounced follow-up inspection at the facility by 12/16/2022 to ensure that the prohibited items are permanently removed and no longer in use.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility had the required fire extinguisher that is fully charge but did not have verification available for when the fire extinguisher was purchased or last serviced which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: Licensee will purchase a new fire extinguisher and submit a photograph of the fire extinguisher and proof of purchase (photograph of receipt) to LPA via e-mail by 12/16/2022.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed 2 infant walkers stored (not in use) inside the detached garage (converted day care room) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: During the inspection, Licensee immediately removed the prohibited items from the garage. LPA will conduct an unannounced follow-up inspection at the facility by 12/16/2022 to ensure that the prohibited items are permanently removed and no longer in use.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 personnel records (Licensee's Adult Daughter/Assistant and Staff (S1)) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: Licensee's Adult Daughter/Assistant and Licensee's Assistant/Staff (S1) will complete the Mandated Reporter Training (AB 1207), and Licensee will submit proof of completion to LPA via e-mail by 12/16/2022.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 personnel records (Licensee, Licensee's Adult Daughter/Assistant and Staff (S1)) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: Licensee, Licensee's Adult Daughter/Assistant, and Licensee's Assistant/Staff (S1) will complete the Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training (EMSA-approved) and Preventative Health and Safety Practices Training (EMSA-approved). Licensee will submit proof of completion to LPA via e-mail by 12/16/2022.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee did not notify the Department about installing an above-ground pool and making changes to "off-limit" areas which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: Licensee will submit an updated Facility Sketch (LIC 999A) to LPA via e-mail by 12/16/2022.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 personnel record (Licensee's Assistant/Staff (S1)) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: Licensee will submit the immunization record (pertussis and measles or documentation of exemption) for Licensee's Assistant/Staff (S1) to LPA via e-mail by 12/16/2022.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 child's record (C1) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: Licensee will submit the completed Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700) for child (C1) to LPA via e-mail by 12/16/2022.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 child's record (C6) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: Licensee will submit the completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) for child (C6) to LPA via e-mail by 12/16/2022.
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Licensee did not have verification of the 15-minute physical checks for napping children that are 24-months and younger which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: Licensee will submit at least one week's worth of documentation for the 15-minute physical checks for napping children (24-months and younger) to LPA via e-mail by 12/16/2022.
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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 SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE's safety grade?
SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 82.0 out of 100.
How many violations does SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE have?
SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE has 11 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 11 serious, and 0 minor.
When was SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE last inspected?
SANTOS FAMILY CHILD CARE was last inspected on November 14, 2024.