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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (multi-day)

GUZMAN FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 36480272912 citations on this visit
12 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chase Atherton arrived at the facility to continue an annual inspection that started on 6/16/2025. LPA was granted entry by Licensee, Guadalupe Guzman. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Days and hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 7:00am - 6:30pm OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: All bedrooms and living room. Garage is not to be used daily as a child care room. SEE LIC809D for deficiency cited. The inspection consisted of reviews of the CARE tool domains. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance except as noted on the LIC809D. Deficiencies were cited this visit. The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. Licensee is present in the home and appropriate supervision is provided. A working telephone is present. Cellphone and landline Appropriate fire extinguisher is present. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection. All hazardous items were not inaccessible for the entirety of this visit, which could pose a danger to children. SEE LIC809D for deficiency cited Storage of poisons/toxins are locked. Fireplace is properly screened: yes, metal screen. No stairs present. Facility is clean, orderly and has adequate heating and ventilation. Facility has safe and age-appropriate toys for both indoor and outdoor activities. Outdoor play area is fenced. Page 1/4 of LIC809 Verification of control of property on file. Property owner/landlord notification and consent on file. License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148) Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB393), Personal Rights, Child Car Seat Law are posted. - Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card IS EXPIRED and expired on: 4/2025. SEE LIC809D for deficiency cited - Health & Safety Certificate - completed on file. - Mandated reporter: Child Care Expires: Not RENEWED. SEE LIC809D for deficiency cited. - Fire clearance: 7/1/2013 - Documentation of fire & earthquake drills completed. Last drill: 3/12/2025 - Children\342\200\231s records are complete. - Employee records are NOT complete. SEE LIC809D for deficiency cited - No guns or weapons present as stated by the Licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 regulations. There are bodies of water during this visit. Licensee understands all bodies of water 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. SEE multiple LIC809Ds for deficiencies cited. Additionally, the following was reviewed with Licensee. - AB 1207 \342\200\223 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 \342\200\223 Requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. AB2960 \342\200\223 Childcare and development services, online portal \342\200\223 Effective June 20, 2022 - This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive child care and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022. - Effective January 1, 2017 \342\200\223 Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. For additional information regarding car seat laws see www.chp.ca.gov Page 2/4 of LIC809. -Licensee provided the Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov -The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Mon. \342\200\223 Fri. at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) -Access to forms & Regulations for Family Child Care Homes online at www.ccld.ca.gov -There is a responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care. -Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee 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. Page 3/4 of LIC809. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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. 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 or CARE tools, please send 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/inspection-process . LPA informed Licensee Guadalupe Guzman that this report dated 6/18/2025 document(s) 1 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 informed the Licensee Guadalupe Guzman to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 6/18/2025 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee Guadalupe Guzman, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Guadalupe Guzman. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Page 4/4 of LIC809. However, report continues on LIC809D. There are seven LIC809D pages attached to this report that detail deficiencies cited.

Citations

12 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.

  • PERSONNEL RECORDS

  • 102416.3(a)(1)Type B
  • 102416(c)Type B

    PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

  • 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i)Type B

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that although the gate is self-closing with a self-latching device, the device is not key lockable. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.814(a)(1)(A)(iv)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the fencing for the pool has 2 locations where passage of a sphere with a diameter equal to or greater than four inches is possible by pushing on the fencing, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.814(a)(1)(B)Type B

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that they do not have one of the following: pool cover or pool alarm, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.814(a)(2)(A)Type B

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the facility does not have a life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard readily available, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.814(a)(2)(B)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that facility does not have a rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet readily available, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.814(a)(3)Type B

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the licensee does not perform a daily inspection of drowning prevention safety features and does not maintain a log of inspections, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Staff 1 (S1)'s and S2's mandated reporter training certificate has expired. S1's mandated reporter training certificate expired 4/2025 and S2's mandated reporter training certificate is not available to review, which poses/posed 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 June 18, 2025 inspection of GUZMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of GUZMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE on June 18, 2025. 12 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 11 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GUZMAN FAMILY CHILD CARE on June 18, 2025?

Yes, 12 citations were issued (1 Type A, 11 Type B).

What type of inspection was this?

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

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