CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE

VAN NUYS, CA 91405, Van Nuys, CA 91405LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

2 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

April 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
CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE
License number
197495034
Location
VAN NUYS, CA 91405, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 77.5/100
Inspection record
2 inspections, last inspected April 9, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average77.5 / 100
Health25/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

4

Total Violations

Apr 9, 2025

Last Inspection

14

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (4)

CRITICALHEALTHHSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type AApr 9, 2025

Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 adult did not obtain fingerprint clearance which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will ensure adult is fingerprinted and will follow up with the Rgional Office to ensure adult is fingerprint cleared. Licensee will watch the "background check requirements for caregivers" video on ccld.childcarevideos.org and submit a summary to LPA via email

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102416.5(d)(1)Type AApr 9, 2025

Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee was caring for 5 infants at once, LPA observed 1 infant was picked up before nap time, putting her back in ratio, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will watch the "how many children can attend a family child care home" video on ccld.childcarevideos.org and submit a summary to LPA via email.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)Type BApr 9, 2025

Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, the backyard was observed to have multiple areas that put children at risk such as loose bricks , gardening tools, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will ensure children do not have access to the off limit areas by making the dangerous areas inacessible to children in care/ removing dangerous items from backyard.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BApr 9, 2025

Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 adults had expired mandated reporter training certificates which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee agrees to make sure trainings are completed and a copy of the certificate is sent to LPA via email.

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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 CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE's safety grade?

CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 77.5 out of 100.

How many violations does CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE have?

CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE has 4 total violations on record, including 2 critical, 2 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE last inspected?

CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE was last inspected on April 9, 2025.

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