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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 192001798
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Raul Navarro arrived at the facility at 2:10pm to conduct an unannounced required one year inspection in Spanish. LPA met with Licensee Herminia Garcia who guided this LPA on a tour of the facility. Also present was Licensee's assistant. There were eight children present during today\342\200\231s inspection. Licensee states that there are currently 14 children enrolled. The children's roster was reviewed and is current. Disaster drill log was also available during today\342\200\231s inspection. Last drill conducted in May 2021. This is a two story home which consists of four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Areas used by the children include the family room (day-care room), two bathrooms, living room, fenced side yard and garage. Per Licensee, garage is used as an additional activity space. Areas off limits to children and parents include: complete second floor, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, and backyard. Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. There is a working telephone service maintained in the home. Stairs are barricaded. Family members residing in the home are three adults (criminal record clearances on file). Licensee has a pet dog. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. The Licensee does understand that poison must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. There are safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. Emergency Disaster Plan was posted at the time of inspection. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed to ensure that each child has an Identification and Emergency form. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged, last serviced on 06/11/2021. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are in operable condition. Report continues- Page 1 of 3 The Licensee and Assistant have current EMS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR, which will expire on 05/2023. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles for the Licensee and Assistant was readily available during today\342\200\231s inspection. The Licensee has also taken the Mandated Reporter Training. Licensee states that she is currently caring for one infant. Licensee states that infants sleep in the living room where they are constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs were observed. Cribs did not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space. Cribs were observed to be free of loose articles and objects. No objects were observed to be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPA did/did not observe any infants swaddled while in care. LPA advised the Licensee that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and the time of each 15 minute check shall be documented with child\342\200\231s name and date. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. A copy of the LIC 9227 was provided to Licensee. The following was discussed : Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living in the home must obtain a criminal record clearance. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. Failure to obtain a criminal record background check clearances prior to initial presence in the home will result in an immediate $100.00 dollar or more per day Civil Penalty. The Licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise children in their absence. Children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. No smoking, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping. Effective January 1, 2010 , licensees of family child care homes are required to ensure that at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is on site at all times when children are present. Report continues- Page 2 of 3 LPA reviewed and issued the LIC 311D - Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home. Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and staff files, requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and documentation were discussed. Role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter were reviewed. The Licensee was advised how to access forms and Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Never-Shake-a-Baby were discussed. 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 following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA issued the Confidential Names List (LIC 811) to the licensee during this visit. The Confidential Names List documents the children\342\200\231s files that were reviewed during this inspection. At this time, the Licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee. The Licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these forms. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Report ends- Page 3 of 3

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the June 25, 2021 inspection of GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was an inspection of GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE on June 25, 2021. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE on June 25, 2021?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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