Karena's Little Tykes Day Care
Licensed family child care home in Tulare
Karena's Little Tykes Day Care is a licensed family child care home located in the 93274 zip code, Tulare, California. This home-based child care provider operates under California Department of Social Services license #543804699 and has a licensed capacity of 14 children. Karena's Little Tykes Day Care has served the community for over 25 years, first licensed in 2000.
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 14 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.
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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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The California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) conducts regular inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed childcare facilities. Below is the complete compliance history.
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6 reportsLicense Information
- Facility Number
- 543804699
- License Status
- Licensed
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Licensee
- Mattos, Karena
- Facility Type
- Family Child Care Homes
- Ages Served
- 960 - CHILDREN / INFANT
- License Effective Date
- Oct 12, 2000
- First Licensed
- Oct 12, 2000
- Last Visit
- Oct 17, 2025
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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