Follow-up on corrections·July 2, 2025

On the listed date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gabriela Hernandez and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Pauline Beschorner visited the facility to conduct a Case Management inspection, following concerns observed during a prior complaint investigation (10-CC-20250612090846). During the investigation, it was found that Licensee Claudia Garcia was absent from the Family Child Care Home (FCCH) on June 18, 2025, for more than 20% of the daycare\342\200\231s operating hours. Staff interviews provided conflicting accounts about the Licensee\342\200\231s presence that morning. One staff member stated the Licensee left between 8:30\342\200\2238:35 a.m. for an appointment when another staff member arrived, while another claimed the Licensee had been out of town and was not seen that day. Neither could confirm when the Licensee would return. LPA Hernandez and LPA Kelli Waters observed the FCCH from 6:14 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and did not see the Licensee leave the premises. They observed staff arriving at 8:05 a.m. When the LPAs returned from 10:32 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. to open the complaint, the Licensee was still not present. Based on observations and a review of facility records, the Licensee was found to be in violation of Title 22, Section 102417(a). This violation poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. Additionally, the LPAs observed staff 2 (S2) alone with eight children for a period of time on the same day. A review of S2\342\200\231s file showed no current mandated reporter training or CPR certification on file, which also poses a potential risk to children\342\200\231s health and safety. Citations for these violations will be issued on the LIC 809D. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must be posted on or near the interior side of the facility\342\200\231s main entrance door for 30 days. Failure to do so will result in a $100 civil penalty. The Licensee was also informed that a copy of this licensing report, dated July 2, 2025, must be provided to parents or guardians of all currently enrolled children by the next business day or the next time the children are in care. The report must also be given to newly enrolling parents for the next 12 months. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC 9224) or another written statement must be kept in each child\342\200\231s file for verification. An exit interview was conducted, and the Licensee received copies of this report, the LIC 9224 form, and information regarding appeal rights.