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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 3348304966 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Aman Sharma and Justin Giese arrived at the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPAs toured the facility, inside and out. Records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday 7:00am-5:30pm OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Garage, Laundry Room, Room 2, Master Bedroom and bathroom, and Casita. \302\267 The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios \302\267 Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection \302\267 A working telephone is present and current number is on file \302\267 Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and in working order during this inspection. \302\267 Fireplace is not accessible by children. \302\267 All hazardous items were not made inaccessible to children-SEE LIC809D \302\267 Not all toxins were locked in an off-limit area during the inspection- SEE LIC809D \302\267 Weapons are not present at this time. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations \302\267 Verification of control of property is on file \302\267 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights poster are posted \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training for licensee and spouse was completed on 04/2022 and expires on 04/07/2024 \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card for licensee and spouse expire on 01/15/2024 \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate is completed and on file. \302\267 No bodies of water at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 Clean, safe and age appropriate toys were available for children to use. \302\267 Current roster is on file \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills are also on file \342\200\223 Last drill conducted on: 10/21/2022 \302\267 The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov \302\267 Children\342\200\231s records were completed, licensee\342\200\231s file and spouse\342\200\231s file are not complete- SEELIC809D \302\267 Resident and/or staff records reviewed indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. \302\267 The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov - LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as an additional resource at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep LPAs also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. -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 - Licensee 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 $100.00minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. - Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov , and click on the \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. - The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 The Licensee, Mirtha Garcia confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Mirtha Garcia . A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND IS TO BE POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS ALONG WITH A COPY OF ALL TYPE A DEFICIENCIES (LIC9099D/809D) CITED DURING THIS INSPECTION. A COPY OF ALL TYPE A DEFICIENCIES CITED DURING THIS INSPECTION MUST ALSO BE IMMEDIATELY (WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE CHILD\342\200\231S NEXT DAY IN CARE) GIVEN TO THE PARENTS OF ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE CHILD CARE FACILITY AND ANY CHILDREN ENROLLED INTO THE CHILD CARE FACILITY OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS (AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT). A copy of this report was provided to the licensee on this date and must be made available to the public upon request for the next 3 years.

Citations

3 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.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 items. The following was found in the on-limit kitchen area of the facility: Prescription medications were found in one of the cabinets without a lock on it. Knives were found in a seperate cabinet, also without locks. In the on-limit restroom, there were loofah's and shampoos/conditioner in the bathtub. All of these items were accessible to the children in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102425(b)Type A

    INFANT SAFE SLEEP

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. It was observed, that two infants (under the age of 2) were placed in the crib with blankets. One child also had a bottle in the crib, with blankets hanging from each side of the crib. This is a violation of Safe Sleep Regulations and poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Family Day Care Homes

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 persons. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 20, 2022 inspection of GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE on December 20, 2022. 6 citations were issued: 4 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE on December 20, 2022?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (4 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 items. The following was f..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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