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GARCIA FCC AKA FIRST STEPS DAYCARELicense 5662159291 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On November 6 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovani Gonzalez conducted an unannounced inspection to conclude a complaint investigation at the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Licensee Ashley Garcia and informed the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection there were 11 children in care. The Department received 1 allegation that the FCCH was operating over capacity. LPA Gonzalez arrived to the FCCH and saw that there were 11 children present. Based on LPAs observations, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 1), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. During today’s inspection1 deficiency is being cited. Exit interview was conducted and notice of site visit was given.

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.

  • 102421(a)Type B

    CHILD'S RECORDS

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having incomplete children's files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type A

    Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance

    Based on observation and record review , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 persons which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102416.5(a)Type B

    STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    (a) The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed 11 children present at the time of the inspection, which 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 November 6, 2023 inspection of GARCIA FCC AKA FIRST STEPS DAYCARE?

This was a complaint inspection of GARCIA FCC AKA FIRST STEPS DAYCARE on November 6, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GARCIA FCC AKA FIRST STEPS DAYCARE on November 6, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having incomplete ch..."

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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