Routine inspection·April 30, 2025

This report is being amended on 05/05/2025 to correct date of the report. On 04/30/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Justeene Tamayo and Giovanni Cristales conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Garcia Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPAs met with licensee, Lourdes Garcia who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 2 adults(licensee and licensee's husband) and no minor children. All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, hours of operation are Monday through Friday 4:30am \342\200\223 5:30pm. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided at the moment. Upon arrival, LPA observed 2 infants and 3 preschool age children. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. LPA received an updated application(LIC279) of Lourdes Garcia only listed as licensee due to Erika Garcia no longer lives in the home. Physical Plant: This is a one-story home with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is a front yard, side yard and backyard. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medication and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA observed age-appropriate safe toys and napping equipment on the premises. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Per licensee she does not have any firearms. Main Care Area: Per licensee, care is provided primarily in the Living room and dining room area and backyard. Children use bathroom in the hallway, on the right-hand side LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are age-appropriate games and books on the premises. Per licensee, there is a designated area for ill/sick near the main entrance. Children nap in the living room area in cots that are properly stored. Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom located in the hallway on the right-hand side. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The bathroom was toured and inspected sink and toilet which is in operable condition. Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen does not have a physical barrier, however. Sharp items are located in an upper cabinet. Per licensee, she cooks for the children. Meals offered: Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch and PM Snack. Dinner is provided if needed. Backyard/Outdoor areas: The backyard is fenced in with cement block and Iron. The outdoor area is divided into 6 areas. There are 4 dogs, 2 cats present in the facility as well as chickens. The outdoor play area was inspected and was observed to be free of hazards, lose or sharp parts and tools. LPA observed appropriate and safe toys in the play area. Off-limits : Per licensee, the off-limit areas of the home include the 5 bedrooms, one bathroom, family room (barricaded by a safety gate), and front yard. LPA observed a baby gate installed. Care and Supervision: Licensee is within ratio for a large capacity license. The Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. Fire/Health/Safety: There is a cell phone kept charged and on the Licensee at all times. Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide were observed to be in operable conditions. The First Aid kit was observed to be complete with supplies including thermometer, tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, and a first aid manual. LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green and currently serviced. The facility currently does not have childcare insurance. Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications were found to be in an upper cabinet in the bathroom unreachable to day care children. Incidental Medical Services (IMS): Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time. Records: Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid is maintained current, it expires on 01/11/2026. Mandated Reporter Certificate is maintained current and it expires on 01/19/2026. Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; last fire drill was conducted on 01/07/2025. Per LPAs observations, the Facility License, Parents Rights Poster , Emergency Disaster plan and Earthquake Preparedness posted. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and LIC9227 (Individual Sleeping Plan) and Sleep Logs. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Oseguera and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Provider Information Notices (PINs) & Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates on Rules, Regulations, Policies and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe Applicant was informed all forms pertaining to Child Care Licensing can be found at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/forms-brochures/forms-alphabetic-list/i-l Child Care Advocates Program: Provides information and resources about licensed childcare. www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee Garcia was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within 24 hours of incident by telephone and in writing within 7 days of incident to the department. Applicant was informed all suspected Child Abuse should be reported to the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. The above incident should be reported on the form LIC624B per the regulation. The form should be email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov No deficiencies have been cited at this time. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Garcia, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.