MONTENEGRO & CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
3 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
October 30, 2025
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- MONTENEGRO & CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE
- License number
- 197493205
- Location
- LAWNDALE, CA 90260, Lawndale, CA 90260
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 89.5/100
- Inspection record
- 3 inspections, last inspected October 30, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
6
Total Violations
Oct 30, 2025
Last Inspection
14
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (6)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3, proof of immunization record, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: Licensee agrees to provide LPA with proof of imminuzation record via email.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 crib mattress was dislodged while infant was asleep, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: Licensee agrees to have the correct size mattress and/or replace current. Licensee will submit proof to LPA via email.
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, assistant did not have valid certification while providing care and supervison for all 6 children in care by herself, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: Licensee agrees to have assistant complete training and submit certification via email to LPA.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, cleaning compounds underneath the kitchen sink cabinet were not secured with safety latch, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Gated kitchen is used as a walkway to access the backyard.
Resolution: Licensee agrees to have cabinet secured with safety latch at all times. Correction was completed before the end of the inspection..
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 3 personnel files did not have completed training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: Licensee agrees to complete Mandated Reporter Training for all staff. www.mandatedreporterca.com
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, co-licensee moved out of the home two months ago, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Resolution: Licensee agrees to notify LPA of moving back and/or updating LIC279 via telephone. Declaration will be submitted of final resolution.
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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 MONTENEGRO & CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE's safety grade?
MONTENEGRO & CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 89.5 out of 100.
How many violations does MONTENEGRO & CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE have?
MONTENEGRO & CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE has 6 total violations on record, including 2 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.
When was MONTENEGRO & CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE last inspected?
MONTENEGRO & CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE was last inspected on October 30, 2025.