SANTIAGO FAMILY CHILD CARE

LANCASTER, CA 93536, Lancaster, CA 93536LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 4, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
SANTIAGO FAMILY CHILD CARE
License number
197418849
Location
LANCASTER, CA 93536, Lancaster, CA 93536
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 75.3/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected February 4, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average75.3 / 100
Health18/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

10

Total Violations

Feb 4, 2026

Last Inspection

14

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (10)

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102416(c)Type BFeb 4, 2026

Based on observation, interview, record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Licensee and Staff present at the facility on the time of inspection had expiered Pediatric CPR/First aid certificates, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Per Licensee, they enrolled to a CPR class scheduled for February 7, 2026 and will submitt proof of completion to LPA via email by 2/9/26.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1597.622(a)(1)Type BFeb 4, 2026

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Staff present at the time of the visit did not have the Pertussis vaccine, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Per Licensee, Staff will get the pertussis vaccine by 2/16/26 and email proof to LPA

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102418(a)Type BFeb 4, 2026

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Licensee had 2 day care children present at her facility that have not received the required immunizations, per licensee she stated that she was unaware that this requirement can not be waived due to personal/religious reasons, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Per Licensee she will call the guardian of the children and explain the regulations and no longer care for the children if proof of vaccines are not provided. If vaccines are provided Licensee will email proof to LPA. If guardian refuses to vaccinate, the children will be disenrolled.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102425(b)Type BSep 28, 2023

Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed 4 cribs and all have pillows and blanket inside the crib. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: The licensee removed all the pillows out the cribs.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102421(a)Type BSep 28, 2023

Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA asked for 4 children's files who attended the facility today. The licensee was unable to provide 3 children's file,which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: The licensee agreed to email the children's paperwork by next Friday.

CRITICALHEALTHHSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type ASep 28, 2023

Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed a lady (Ma. Elena Alvarez) does not have her lifescan and does not show on the facility assistant list, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: The assistant left during the inspection. The licensee agreed Ma. Elena will not return to the facility until she is associate with children,

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102425(c)Type BSep 28, 2023

Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA did not observed LIC 9227 in the children (Infant's) file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: The licensee agreed to submit the LIC 9227 by Next Friday.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102419(d)(1)Type BSep 28, 2023

Based on observation,interview,record revie, thwe licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 4 young children (Infant) do not have any paperwork,which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: The licensee agreed to submit all the paperwork by next Friday.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(3)Type BSep 28, 2023

Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the staired gate is not use during the operation, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: The licensee agreed to put the gate on during the operation hour.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(9)(A)Type BSep 28, 2023

Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the last Fire drill and Earthquake was conducted 3/2022, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: The licensee agreed to conduct the fire drill and earthquake drill by next week and document the log.

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

INFANT (CENTER)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$825.9/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$4.33/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANTIAGO FAMILY CHILD CARE's safety grade?

SANTIAGO FAMILY CHILD CARE has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 75.3 out of 100.

How many violations does SANTIAGO FAMILY CHILD CARE have?

SANTIAGO FAMILY CHILD CARE has 10 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.

When was SANTIAGO FAMILY CHILD CARE last inspected?

SANTIAGO FAMILY CHILD CARE was last inspected on February 4, 2026.

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