MENDOZA FCC AKA HAPPY WORLD DAYCARE

SANTA MARIA, CA 93454, Santa Maria, CA 93454LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

7 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

August 18, 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
MENDOZA FCC AKA HAPPY WORLD DAYCARE
License number
426216290
Location
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 70.0/100
Inspection record
7 inspections, last inspected August 18, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average70.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

11

Total Violations

Aug 18, 2025

Last Inspection

14

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (11)

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102425(c)Type BJun 20, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Infants enrolled under 12 months do not have Infant Safe Sleep Plan on file (LIC 9227)] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee agreed to submit a plan of correction outlining how she will ensure that Infants under the age of 12 months have a completed LIC 9227 or Infant Safe Sleep plan upon enrollment. Submit POC no later than 6/30/2025.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102418(a)Type BJun 20, 2025

Based on record review, Licensee did not comply with the section cited above, 2 children C9 and C17 were enrolled at the day care without immunization which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee agreed to submit a plan of correction outlining how she will ensure that children are immunized prior to being admitted at the day care. Submit POC no later than 6/30/2025.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102421(a)Type BJun 20, 2025

Based on record review, , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 20 children present in the home do not have available files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee agreed to submit a plan of correction outlining how she will ensure that all day care children must have complete file in the FCCH. Submit POC no later than 6/30/2025.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(8)Type BJun 20, 2025

Based on interview and record review , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above FCCH does not have current children's roster which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee agreed to submit a plan of correction outlining how she will ensure that day care children have files available at the FCCH Submit POC no later than 6/30/2025.

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102416.5(d)(1)Type AJun 20, 2025

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, there were 5 infants, 7 older children and 8 school age children present in the home which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee started calling the parents of the day care children and requested that they pick up their children from the facility. Licensee agreed to attend an Infomal conference upon invitation. the Licensee also agreed to submit a written Plan of Correction outlining how the Licensee will prevent the instances of over capacity.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(9)(A)1Type BJun 20, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, licensee stated last drill was conducted on 5/22/2025, however, based on disaster drill log, the last drill was conducted in 2022, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee agreed to submit a written plan of correction on how to ensure that fire and disaster drill are conducted once every six months and documented. POC letter must be submitted no later thatn 6/30/2025

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102425(j)(1)Type BJun 20, 2025

Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above , the licensee and assistant are not properly and consistently documenting napping infants which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee agreed to submit a plan of correction on how to ensure that 15-minute check of napping infatns are properly documented. POC must be submitted no later than 6/30/2025

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJun 20, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Licensee and Assistant 1 do not have current Mandated Training Certificate on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee agreed to submit the current certificates and POC letter on how to ensure that Mandated Reporter Training are renewed every to years. POC shall be submitted no later than 6/302025

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102416.5(e)Type BJun 5, 2023

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in at arrival assistant was providing care and supervision to eight (8) children all under the age of 5 years which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee agree to submit a written plan detailing how she plans to ensure that she will be within her capacity at all time and will submit via email to Francisca.Velazquez@dss.ca.gov by 6/12/2023.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJun 5, 2023

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that assistant does not have mandated reporter training certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee agrees to make sure that assistant completes mandated reporter training certificate and submit proof of completed certificate via email to Francisca.Velazquez@dss.ca.gov by 6/12/23.

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102370(d)(1)Type AJun 5, 2023

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that assistant is not fingerprint cleared or associate to the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee agrees to make sure individual is fingerprinted and clears and agrees to not have assistant present until individual is cleared. Licensee will submit proof of livescan via email to Francisca.Velazquez@dss.ca.gov by 6/6/23.

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$1,065.22/mo

INFANT (CENTER)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$4.33/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MENDOZA FCC AKA HAPPY WORLD DAYCARE's safety grade?

MENDOZA FCC AKA HAPPY WORLD DAYCARE has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 70.0 out of 100.

How many violations does MENDOZA FCC AKA HAPPY WORLD DAYCARE have?

MENDOZA FCC AKA HAPPY WORLD DAYCARE has 11 total violations on record, including 2 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.

When was MENDOZA FCC AKA HAPPY WORLD DAYCARE last inspected?

MENDOZA FCC AKA HAPPY WORLD DAYCARE was last inspected on August 18, 2025.

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