BENAVIDES, VICKY & BENAVIDES, KARLA

SANTA ANA, CA 92701, Santa Ana, CA 92701LICENSED
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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 9, 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
BENAVIDES, VICKY & BENAVIDES, KARLA
License number
304311352
Location
SANTA ANA, CA 92701, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 95.5/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected January 9, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent95.5 / 100
Health85/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

3

Total Violations

Jan 9, 2025

Last Inspection

14

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (3)

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(4)(A)Type BJan 22, 2024

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one insecticide cans accessible to children, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A can of insecticide was observed in the outdoor daycare area at a height of about 6ft. The licensee stated she had used it in the outdoor area and forgot to remove it once finished. The licensee was informed poisons must be locked.

Resolution: The licensee removed the can from the daycare area by throwing the can out. The licensee stated she will watch the video "Locks and Inacessibility Requirements in Child Care" located at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/locks-and-inaccessibility-regulations-in-child-care/ and send a declaration of completion to the LPA by the due date.

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

Based on observation and record review, the licensee (Vicky Benavides) mandated reporter training certificate expired on 3/6/2020. Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated, they will renew the childcare portion for the CA mandated reporter training online and provide a copy of the certificate to licensing office by the due date above. www.mandatedreporterca.com

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102418(a)Type BFeb 11, 2022

Based on observation, interview, and record review, 1 out 2 children was missing the immunization records in the child's file. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee stated, they will speak with child's parent today and request a copy of the immunization records. Licensee will submit a copy of the immunization records to the licensing office by the due date above.

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (CENTER)

$1,704.76/mo

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENAVIDES, VICKY & BENAVIDES, KARLA's safety grade?

BENAVIDES, VICKY & BENAVIDES, KARLA has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 95.5 out of 100.

How many violations does BENAVIDES, VICKY & BENAVIDES, KARLA have?

BENAVIDES, VICKY & BENAVIDES, KARLA has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.

When was BENAVIDES, VICKY & BENAVIDES, KARLA last inspected?

BENAVIDES, VICKY & BENAVIDES, KARLA was last inspected on January 9, 2025.

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