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GALVEZ, MICHELE FAMILY CHILDCARELicense 3766290871 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Interviews and other collaborating evidence reveal that children have been left in the care and supervision of a minor while the Licensee is not present in the home on multiple occasions. Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation, the preponderance of evidence has been met therefore, the allegation is substantiated. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. LPA informed Licensee, Michele Galvez that this report dated 06/11/2025 documents one (1) Type A citation, which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. An immediate civil penalty of $500 will be assessed. See LIC421IM. LPA informed Licensee, Michele Galvez to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/11/2025 that documents a Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled 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. LPA provided Licensee with form LIC 9224. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Michele Galvez.

Citations

6 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.

  • 102417(a)Type A

    OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    102417-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…This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and photo evidence, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring children were supervised at all times resulting in a child wandered away from the facility which posed an immediate heath and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 101417(a)Type A

    (a)The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times…the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by allowing a minor to care and supervise day care children while the Licensee was not present in the home which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 102370(d)(1)Type A

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    102370 Criminal Record Clearance (d)All individuals subject to a criminal record review.... shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption...This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on Licensee's admission and photos evidence, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring all adults residing in the home obtained criminal record clearance or exemptions prior to initial presence which posed an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 102416.2(a)(6)Type B

    (a) Prior to making alterations or additions to ... grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department ...: (6) Any change ... previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not notifying the Department and allowing day care children to access an off limits area (Bedroom #2) which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102416.2(b)(2)Type B

    (b) The licensee shall report to the Department any of the events... that occur during the operation of the family child care home. (2) Any child absence means any instance where a child in care is missing... shall be reported...This requirement is not met by evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not reporting to the Department of the absence of supervision that occured on 04/16/2025 within 24hrs of the incident which posed a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 102416.2(g)Type B

    102416.2 Reporting Requirements(g) ... no later than the same business day, the licensee shall notify a child's parent or authorized representative of the events to be reported to the Department... affect that child.This requirement was not met by evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not reporting to the child's authorized representative that the child wandered away from the facility on 04/16/2025 which posed a potential health, safely risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 11, 2025 inspection of GALVEZ, MICHELE FAMILY CHILDCARE?

This was a complaint inspection of GALVEZ, MICHELE FAMILY CHILDCARE on June 11, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to GALVEZ, MICHELE FAMILY CHILDCARE on June 11, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "102417-Operation of a Family Child Care Home. (a) - The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that chil..."

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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