LECHUGA, ESTHER

MORGAN HILL, CA 95037, Morgan Hill, CA 95037LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 11, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
LECHUGA, ESTHER
License number
434414303
Location
MORGAN HILL, CA 95037, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 78.3/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected February 11, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average78.3 / 100
Health28/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

10

Total Violations

Feb 11, 2026

Last Inspection

13

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (10)

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BFeb 11, 2026

Based on observation and 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.

Resolution: Director agreed to have staff 2- S2 complete her mandate report training and to submit proof of training to CCL by POC due date.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102416(c)Type BMar 19, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not maintaining her First aid/CPR certification on file and expired on 2/1/2025 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated her First aid/CPR class is scheduled for 3/22/2025. Licensee agreed to send photo of valid First aid/CPR to CCL by POC due date.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type BMar 14, 2024

Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not logging in 15 minute sleep checks for C1, and C2 which are under 2 years of age which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated she will start conducting 15 minute sleep check for both C1 and C2 and will continue conducting sleep check for all infants under the age of 2 years old. Licensee will submit a signed self-certification on section 102425(D)- Infant safe sleep to CCL by POC due date.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102425(c)Type BMar 14, 2024

Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by admitting a child under 1 years old without an Individualized infant sleep plan (LIC9227), which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated she will have C1's parents fill the infant sleep plan (Lic9227) out and submit a signed copy to CCL by POC due date.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1597.543Type BFeb 11, 2022

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee had a carbon monoxide detector, but is not functioning, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated that she will purchase a battery for the carbon monoxide detector and send proof to Licensing.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BFeb 11, 2022

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee has not completed the Mandated Reporter training, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated that she will complete the Mandated Reporter training and send certificate to Licensing.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102416(c)Type BFeb 11, 2022

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee's CPR/1st Aid card on file expired on 10/2019, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated that she will completed the CPR/1st Aid training and send card to Licensing.

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102416.3(b)Type AFeb 11, 2022

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. STD 850- Fire clearance granted and license comment states that daycare is limited to converted garage, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated that she will submit the updated LIC 999A: facility sketch to Licensing, so STD 850 is updated.

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(4)Type AFeb 11, 2022

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that there were medication, knives, tools, and a bottle of Clorax disinfectant that was accessible to children, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Deficiency was corrected during today's inspection. Licensee moved tools, medication, and bottle of Clorax disinfectant to the backyard, which is off-limits to the children, and the knives to the upper cabinet that is inaccessible to children.

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102416.3(a)(6)Type AFeb 11, 2022

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon arrival, LPA observed that there was a child in the living room/family room, which is off-limits. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: LPA inspected the living room, family room, and kitchen during today's inspection. Licensee moved anything that poses an immediate risk to children to an inaccessible area. An updated fire clearance is needed.

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

INFANT (CENTER)

$1,739.62/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$1,327.19/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LECHUGA, ESTHER's safety grade?

LECHUGA, ESTHER has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 78.3 out of 100.

How many violations does LECHUGA, ESTHER have?

LECHUGA, ESTHER has 10 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 7 serious, and 0 minor.

When was LECHUGA, ESTHER last inspected?

LECHUGA, ESTHER was last inspected on February 11, 2026.

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