Routine inspection·July 31, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Chancellor conducted an unannounced annual inspection for Garcia Family Childcare (FCCH) on July 31, 2025, at 8:35 AM. LPA met with Licensee (LIC) Lissete Garcia, who granted entry and provided LPA a tour through the FCCH. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM-8: 00PM, serving children from birth to thirteen years old. Certain areas listed as off-limits include in-law studio, attached garage, master bedroom, master bathroom, all bedrooms, and both side yards. Children primarily utilize the living room, dining room and outdoor play yard. Off-limit areas include child safety doorknobs and child safety gates making them inaccessible to children. Facility is licensed as a small FCCH with a maximum capacity of eight (8) children and is operating within the capacity listed on the license. However, ratios were not being followed, a deficiency will be cited. Present during the inspection were eight daycare children and one assistant. LPA observed daycare children eating snacks, playing in the backyard, coloring, watching TV and engaging with peers. A working cell phone is available, and the current phone number on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed mounted in the dining room. LPA observed operational dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors mounted in the hallway. Kitchen knives were observed to be inaccessible to daycare children in a raised kitchen cabinet. LPA reminded licensee that all poisons and cleaning compounds deemed hazardous must be locked by a key. The license stated they understand that all off-limit areas are made inaccessible by child safety gates, doorknobs or lock and key, and must be operational during daycare hours. A current roster was not available for review during inspection. A deficiency will be cited. LPA confirmed the required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, License and Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights, are displayed in the daycare entry way. Fire and disaster drill documentation was available, recording the last drill in July 2025. Licensee was reminded that drills are required at least every six months, documenting fire and earthquake drills on different dates. Licensee stated they understand that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations. LPA confirmed there are no pools or other bodies of water present at the FCCH property at this time. Licensee Lissete Garcia stated they understand that all bodies of water including ponds, above 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 products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Both children and employee records were audited during this inspection. Mandated Reporter Training is on file and current for licensee, expiring in August 2025. Licensee was reminded that Mandated Reporter must be renewed every two years. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification is current, expiring in April 2027. Resident and staff records were reviewed, and all adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions. Licensee Lissete Garcia was reminded that all adults 18 and over, living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://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 https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Licensee was reminded 15-sleep logs are required for all infants until the age of 24 months. LPA reminded licensee that when sleeping in a separate room the door must remain open; the provider should be able to visually observe the infant without moving the door. Additionally, pacifiers are allowed in the crib or play yard, if nothing is attached to it. Clothes clips are only permitted when the infant is mobile. Once the infant can climb out of a playpen, it is no longer age appropriate, and the infant can transition to a cot or mat with a blanket. The playpen must be kept free of all loose blankets. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department\342\200\231s website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Additionally, there is a link to \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 located on the right side of the page, immediately above 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: 951-782-4200. Unusual Incident Reports (UIR) must be called in within 24 hours and then electronically emailed or faxed within 7 business days at: unusualincidentreportsDO10@dss.ca.gov . Please refer to Title 22: 102416.2 Reporting Requirements- to reference mandatory reasons or incidents required to be self-reported to (CCL) in a timely manner. On July 16, 2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process for CARE tools, please send the email inquiries 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 . Reference LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. Advisory notes (LIC 9102) were provided to review regulations that were observed to be either in question or a potential risk. Advisory Notes are provided with the intent to avoid issuing citations for violations that are technical in nature and do not present an immediate or potential health, safety or personal rights risk to those in care. A Notice of Site Visit (NOS) was provided and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. LPA reminded licensee, Lissete Garcia that the NOS must be posted in a prominent space available to parents, guardians or care givers. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Lissete Garcia. A copy of this report, along with appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.