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Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (805) 558-9374
- Licensed since
Ventura County context
818*CCLD
Total facilities
2.6*CCLD
Avg citations
5.3*CCLD
Avg visits
1.5*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
10 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
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.
2026
- 102417(g)(7)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that C1 does not have required licensing forms on file for review. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(9)(A)1Type B
Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there is not a fire/disaster drill on file for review. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(c)Type B
INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that C1 does not have an LIC 9227 completed for C1. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type B
Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that C1 does not have a 15 minute sleep log on file for review. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 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.
- 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.
2021
- 102416(c)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two staff were not able to produce a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid card which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(g)(7)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in five (5) out of six (6) children poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102418(g)Type B
IMMUNIZATIONS
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in six (6) out of six (6) children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-01-06.
3 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
10 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare licensed in California?
Yes, Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2020.
How many citations does Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare have?
Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare has 10 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 9 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (3 inspections, 4 complaint visits).
When was Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare last inspected?
Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare was last inspected on January 6, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare?
Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California.
How does Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare compare to other daycares in Ventura County?
Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare has 10 citations. The county average is 2.6 citations per facility. There are 818 licensed childcare facilities in Ventura County.
Does Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare have any serious violations?
Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare had any complaint inspections?
Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare serve?
Garcia Fcc Aka First Steps Daycare serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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