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GIRALDO GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1980198112 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

During the course of the interviews conducted, disclosures were made that corroborate with the following allegations: Adult in home is sexually inappropriate with children in care and staff is physically aggressive with children in care. Furthermore, Licensee failed to prove adequate supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of children in care. Based on the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegations are found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations (Title 22 Division & Chapter), are cited on the attached deficiencies page LIC 9099-D. LPA MSilva informed licensee Alba Nidia Giraldo Garcia that this report dated 02/27/2026 document(s) 3 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA MSilva informed the licensee Alba Nidia Giraldo Garcia to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 02/27/2026 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with Licensee, Alba Nidia Giraldo Garcia.

Citations

4 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 102423(a)(4)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    (a)Each child receiving services from a family childcare 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, but are not limited to, the following: (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 functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the Department investigation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as evidenced by a disclosure made during interviews conducted, which poses immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

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  • 102417(a)Type A

    OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    (a)The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the Department investigation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as evidenced by Licensee failed to prove adequate supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of children in care, which poses immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care

  • 102402(a)(3)Type A

    REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF A LICENSE OR REGISTRATION

    102402 Revocation or Suspension of a License or Registration- (a) The Department shall have the authority to suspend or revoke any license for the following reasons: Conduct in the operation.... of a family day care home which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety..receiving services from the facility or the people of the State of California.) This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Regional Office (RO) Investigation’s Branch (IB) substantiated a complaint allegation that an adult in the home is sexually inappropriate with children in daycare and staff is physically aggressive with children in care.

  • 102416.2(b)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    (b)The licensee shall report to the Department any of the events as specified in Health and Safety Code Sections 1597.467(b)(1)(A) through (b)(1)(C) that occur during the operation of the family child care home. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on information discovered during a complaint investigation, licensee failed to report spouse was arrested which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 27, 2026 inspection of GIRALDO GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of GIRALDO GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE on February 27, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to GIRALDO GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE on February 27, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(a)Each child receiving services from a family childcare home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abri..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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