Monterroso Family Child Care, Norwalk CA: inspection record

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Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Serious findings on record

1 serious and 1 minor findings across 4 visits. Most recent serious finding: Apr 16, 2026. Latest visit Aug 12, 2026, no findings.

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Apr 16, 2026InspectionSeriousAdministration of Child Day Care LicensingCalifornia: Type B+ 1 more finding from this visit: operation of a family child care homeCorrection due May 15, 2026

“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Mandated Reporter Certificates expired 2/8/26 for 2 out of 2 staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”California CCLD inspector, Apr 16, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

2findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit2with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: Los Angeles
License number: 198011080
Date issued: Apr 21, 2005
Licensed capacity: 14 children

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Maria Monterroso

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Maria Elena Monterroso

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Aug 12, 2026 · Other visit

No findings recorded

4 recorded visits · 2 available findings.

0Critical findings

1Serious findings

1Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

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20263 visits · 2 recorded findings

Aug 12, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Aug 3, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Apr 16, 2026Inspection2 findings
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
Minor
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 Fire Extinguisher service tag dated: 04/11/25 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
LPA reminded the licensee that fire extinguishers should be purchased new or serviced annually. Per the licensee, they will have the unit serviced and submit proof to LPA via email by agreed upon date.
Standard 102417(g)(1) · Operation of A Family Child Care Home
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 15, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198011080:2026-04-16:102417(g)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:198011080:2026-04-16:inspection
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Mandated Reporter Certificates expired 2/8/26 for 2 out of 2 staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Per licensee, staff will complete the required Mandated Reporter training and submit certificates to LPA via email as proof of correction by the agreed upon date.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 15, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198011080:2026-04-16:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:198011080:2026-04-16:inspection
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May 25, 2023Other visit
No findings recorded
May 10, 2023Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
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Apr 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding
General Provisions and Definitions
Minor
Based on Record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 staff who did not have proof of immunization to measles and flu which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Per Licensee, Staff 1 will obtain proof of immunization to measles (MMR) and flu. Proof will be submitted to LPA via picture.
Standard 1597.622(a)(1) · General Provisions and Definitions
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 24, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198011080:2023-05-10:1597.622(a)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:198011080:2023-05-10:report
The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
Jan 18, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Standard 102324(a)(2)
Critical
This requirement is not met as evidenced by based on observation Licensee did not provide safe accomodations for Child 1 who LPAs observed sleeping in a stroller in an off limits bedroom. This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Licensee moved child 1 from the stroller to a play yard in an on limits bedroom.
Standard 102324(a)(2)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 19, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:198011080:2023-01-18:102324(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:198011080:2023-01-18:other

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Aug 12, 2026 · Other visit

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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

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Aug 12, 2026 · Other visit

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Operation of A Family Child Care Home

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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

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