San Mateo · Licensed family home
Yadira Espinoza Family Child Care
At a glance
- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 14 children.
What the state has found
The state cited no rules at any of its 5 licensing inspections since September 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Feb 19, 2026Nothing cited
- Jan 29, 2025Nothing cited
- Mar 28, 2024Nothing cited
- Mar 8, 2024Nothing cited
- Sep 8, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited no rules at any of this home's 5 inspections. Most Bay Area family homes inspected 5 times had at least one: 57% of 459.
How all 459 Bay Area family homes inspected 5 times compare
Of the 459 Bay Area family homes the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None43%This home
- 1 of 528%
- 2 of 517%
- 3 of 58%
- 4 of 54%
- All 5under 1%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- February 19, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since September 2022 — all of them cited nothing · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include: (4) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, including, but not limited to: interference with eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on audio and video recordings, Licensee failed to ensure children in care were free from unusual punishment and intimidation, threat, and ridicule. Children appeared to be isolated as discipline and Licensee appeared to be yelling at children in care which poses an immediate risk to the personal rights of children in care.
· August 12, 2021
California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.
Jun 2021 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · June 9, 2021
Unsubstantiated · No longer on the state’s site as of October 1, 2026
May 2021 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · May 26, 2021
Unsubstantiated · No longer on the state’s site as of October 1, 2026
May 2021 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · May 26, 2021
Substantiated · No longer on the state’s site as of October 1, 2026
ALLEGATION(S): - Two infants were left unattended in a pack and play. - Licensee is using parts of her home for daycare that are not approved. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.R. conducted an unannounced inspection to deliver findings and close complaint. LPA met with Licensee Yadira Espinoza and explained purpose of visit. Licensee had six children in care (two infants and one preschool child and her three minor children). A seventh child arrived shortly after LPA's arrival. During the course of the investigation, physical plant tour and interviews were conducted and pertinent documents and other evidence were reviewed. It was found based on information provided, two infants, Child C1 and C2, were inside one pack and play together both crying while Staff S1 was recording children. Although the infants were not left unattended with Staff S1 present, both infants should be in separate pack and plays. It was also found on date video was taken, Licensee was only operating in the lower level of her home and children should not be in an off-limit area nor a separate level of home from Licensee. (Continued on LIC 9099C) Substantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
May 2021 Complaint 2 of 4 allegations substantiated
Complaint · May 17, 2021
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- - Licensee inappropriately disciplined children in care
- - Licensee yells at and says inappropriate comments to children in care
Unsubstantiated
2 allegations
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 102423(a)(4) · Type A
Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include: (4) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, including, but not limited to: interference with eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on audio and video recordings, Licensee failed to ensure children in care were free from unusual punishment and intimidation, threat, and ridicule. Children appeared to be isolated as discipline and Licensee appeared to be yelling at children in care which poses an immediate risk to the personal rights of children in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (650) 315-4277
- Area
- San Mateo, 94403
- License
- 414004575
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All checked July 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 5 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 4 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=4, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=4, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=3, Type B citations=0. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, License ccld.dss.ca.gov
Full-size means licensed for 14 children, the most any Bay Area family home holds; 442 of Bay Area’s 466 licensed family homes are. Small is 10 to 13.