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Henrietta Smith

Licensed family child care home in Richmond

Henrietta Smith is a licensed family child care home located in the 94804 zip code, Richmond, California. This home-based child care provider operates under California Department of Social Services license #070203461 and has a licensed capacity of 12 children. Henrietta Smith has served the community for over 43 years, first licensed in 1982.

Parents researching this provider can review official inspection history, complaint investigations, facility scores, and licensing details directly on this page. All information is sourced from publicly available California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) records and is updated regularly.

Licensed care for up to 12 children in the caregiver's own home. Large family child care homes require an assistant caregiver and offer a home-like environment with more individual attention than a typical center-based program.

7 total visits

4 inspections 2 complaints 1 other

Type A

Serious Citations

Type B

Minor Citations

Capacity

What do these numbers mean?

Inspections: Routine evaluations by CCLD to verify health and safety standards.

Complaint visits: On-site investigations of complaints filed against the facility.

Other visits: Follow-ups, technical assistance, or other regulatory contacts.

Type A citations: Serious violations posing immediate risk to children.

Type B citations: Less serious violations needing correction.

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What Is a Family Child Care Home?

Large family child care homes are licensed providers that operate from a caregiver's private residence, serving up to 14 children. In California, these homes must have an assistant caregiver and meet state health, safety, and staffing regulations set by the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD).

Parents often choose this type of child care for:

Home-based environment with up to 14 children
Required assistant caregiver on site
Mixed-age social interaction
Regular licensing inspections by CCLD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henrietta Smith licensed?

Yes, Henrietta Smith holds an active license (#070203461) from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). Its current status is "Licensed."

How much does Henrietta Smith cost?

Based on typical county pricing for licensed family child care homes in Contra Costa County, expect approximately $1,248–$1,385 per month depending on your child's age. Contact Henrietta Smith directly for exact pricing.

What is the capacity of Henrietta Smith?

Henrietta Smith can serve up to 12 children at a time.

What are the different types of visits at Henrietta Smith?

Henrietta Smith has received 7 total visits: 4 inspections, 2 complaint visits, and 1 other visit. Inspections are routine evaluations by CCLD. Complaint visits are on-site investigations. Other visits include follow-ups and technical assistance.

How many inspections has Henrietta Smith had?

Henrietta Smith has had 4 inspections on record, with 0 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B (minor) citations.

Are there any complaints against Henrietta Smith?

There are 1 complaint on record for Henrietta Smith. Review the complaint history on this page for details on each investigation outcome.

What type of facility is Henrietta Smith?

Henrietta Smith is a Family Child Care Homes. Licensed care for up to 14 children in a caregiver's own home. Large family child care homes require an assistant and offer a home-like environment with more individual attention.

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