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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021667
Report Date: 03/24/2026
Date Signed: 03/26/2026 03:57:43 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:CUERVO & ESCAMILLA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198021667
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		G. CUERVO & L. ESCAMILLAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 397-4038
CITY:MONTEBELLOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90640
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 10DATE:
03/24/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:10 PM
MET WITH:Lorena Escamilla, LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:50 PM
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On March 24, 2026,, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by licensee assistant, Gabriela Diosado who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 3 infants and 7 preschool age children in care. LPA asked assistant if any other assistant were present as licensee was picking up and dropping off children from school. Per assistant there no other assistants present. LPA informed assistant that the facility is operating out of ratio. Licensee, Lorena Escamilla arrived shortly after, LPA informed licensee that the assistant was left out ratio. Per licensee, she (co-licensee) had stepped out to run and thought her husband who is co-licensee was home prior to her leaving. Per licensee, her husband had stepped out to run an errand. Per licensee there are 14 children enrolled. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6AM to 6PM. Inspection was conducted in Spanish.

This is a two story house with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, family room, kitchen, dinning room, front yard and fenced in rear yard with swimming pool. Area's accessible to children in care are the living room, dinning room, family room and bathroom located downstairs. LPA observed baby gates at the bottom of the stair case preventing children to go upstairs. All other areas are made in accessible by baby gates/ safety doors knobs. LPA observed fire place was found to be in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. LPA observed napping equipment for children in care, playpens, cribs and cots. Per licensee there are no pets in the home.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monique Jessica Ayala
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/24/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CUERVO & ESCAMILLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021667
VISIT DATE: 03/24/2026
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The home is clean, orderly, comfortable, and well ventilated. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch and snacks (2) and dinner. LPA observed a working telephone. LPA observed fire extinguisher to be fully charged and serviced. LPA did not observe a functioning carbon monoxide detector or smoke alarm as a child was napping.

There are several age-appropriate toys and a first aid kit on the premises. Per the licensee, there are no firearms on the premises. LPA did not observe firearms at the time of inspection. LPA inspected swimming pool and observed mesh gate to open away from the pool and self-latch, LPA observed safety pole and safety ring. LPA also observed pool log. LPA did not observe pool alarm, licensee stated the alarm was removed due to the alarm always going off causing noise. Licensee placed alarm in swimming pool during visit. Licensees First Aid and CPR expires on 02/24/2028.

LPA reviewed children files; files were found to be complete. LPA reviewed staff files; files were found to be complete. Children and staff names were documented on LIC811 (confidential page). LPA observed a current facility roster.

The licensee has completed the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com, expires on 01/09/2027. All childcare employees must complete mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire and renew training every two years.


Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22- 02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monique Jessica Ayala
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CUERVO & ESCAMILLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021667
VISIT DATE: 03/24/2026
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The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B).

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Per the licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; last drill documented and conducted on 01/05/2026.

Licensee has the required documents posted in the FCCH; Facility License (LIC 203), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610a), Notification of Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 394).

The following was discussed with the licensee:


Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, and Safe Sleep Regulation. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required to children in care.

Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monique Jessica Ayala
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CUERVO & ESCAMILLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021667
VISIT DATE: 03/24/2026
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Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category.

--Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations.


-- Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now in Spanish please log in to the CCLD website or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates send directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov

The on Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (323) 981-3350 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for and removing any recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Lorena Escamilla, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monique Jessica Ayala
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: CUERVO & ESCAMILLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021667
VISIT DATE: 03/24/2026
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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

The following deficiencies are being cited in accordance to Title 22, see LIC809D.



LPA Ayala informed the licensee, Lorena Escamilla to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/24/2026 that documents any type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report, A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child’s file for verification.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Lorena Escamilla.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Monique Jessica Ayala
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/24/2026
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Created By: Monique Jessica Ayala On 03/24/2026 at 03:17 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CUERVO & ESCAMILLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021667

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/24/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
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102416.5(e)
Staffing Ratio and Capacity
(e) If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in assistant was left alone with 10 children and licensee, Lorena stated she left the facility thinking her husband (co-licensee) was home when he was not which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/25/2026
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Licensee will create a schedule indicating who will be present to provide care for the children present should either of the licensee's need to step away.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Monique Jessica Ayala
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/24/2026


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Created By: Monique Jessica Ayala On 03/24/2026 at 03:17 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CUERVO & ESCAMILLA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021667

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/24/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
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1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)
Pool Safety
(ii) (I) An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool, will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water. The alarm shall be turned on and be in working condition during a facility’s operating hours while the swimming pool is not in use.

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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA did not observe pool alarm in the swimming and licensee stated it was removed because the alarm would go off very easily making noise which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/24/2026
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Monique Jessica Ayala
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/24/2026


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