CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE
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
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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
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)
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
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.
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.
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.