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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334806450
Report Date: 09/24/2026
Date Signed: 09/24/2026 11:50:39 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/24/2026 11:50 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:ESCOBAR FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334806450
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ESCOBAR, MARTHAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 202-6660
CITY:CATHEDRAL CITYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92234
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 4DATE:
09/24/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - Legal/Non-complianceUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:14 AM
MET WITH:Martha EscobarTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On the date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Perla Ordonez and Taityana Benson conducted an inspection for the purpose of confirming that Martha Escobar received the Decision and Order that was ordered on 09/03/2026 and which was effective as of 09/14/2026. LPAs were granted entrance into the home by Martha Escobar.

Per the Decision and Order: “Respondent Martha Escobar dba Escobar Family Child Care’s license to operate a family child care home is revoked.” Additionally, per the Decision and Order: “Because your license to operate a child care facility, residential care facility for the elderly, or residential care facility for the chronically ill regulated by the Department was revoked in the above Order, you are excluded from all facilities licensed by the Department for two (2) years from the effective date of this Order”.

Martha Escobar stated they received a copy of the Decision and Order in the mail. LPAs also provided a copy of the Decision and Order to Martha Escobar during today’s visit.

During the visit, LPAs observed 4 children in care. The children present were confirmed to be from three different families and were not blood related to Martha Escobar. This was confirmed via statements made by Martha Escobar as well as paperwork obtained for the children. This is a violation of the Decision and Order which was effective as of 09/14/2026.
Ana Noble
Perla Ordonez
DATE: 09/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/24/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
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
RIVERSIDE CC RO, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: ESCOBAR FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334806450
VISIT DATE: 09/24/2026
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Martha Escobar understands that operating an unlicensed child care operation is a violation of Health & Safety Code 1596.80. Martha Escobar understands that providing care for more than one family that is not blood related is a violation of Health & Safety Code 1596.80.

Martha Escobar understands that continuance of an unlicensed operation will result in a $200 per day civil penalty. Martha Escobar understands that the unlicensed operation must cease and desist immediately. LPAs will return on a later date to ensure that operation has ceased.

See LIC 9099D for cited deficiency.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Martha Escobar.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Noble
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Perla Ordonez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/24/2026
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Document Has Been Signed on 09/24/2026 11:50 AM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Perla Ordonez On 09/24/2026 at 11:08 AM
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
, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: ESCOBAR FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334806450

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/24/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
09/25/2026
Section Cited
HSC
1596.80

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No person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation shall operate, establish, conduct, or maintain a child care facility in this state without a current valid license, therefore, provided in this act.

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Martha Escobar agrees to cease unlicensed child care and agrees to comply with the Decision and Order which was effective as of 09/14/2026. Martha Escobar agrees to submit a written statement indicating they understand and will comply with the Decision and Order.
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Based on observation, interview, record review, Martha Escobar did not comply with the Decision and Order as LPAs observed 4 children from 3 different families present and were not blood related to Martha Escobar which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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LPAs advised Martha Escobar that if unlicensed care continues, civil penalty of $200.00 a day may be assessed.

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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 Noble
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Perla Ordonez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/24/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/24/2026


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