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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153806358
Report Date: 04/07/2023
Date Signed: 04/07/2023 04:17:14 PM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551



FACILITY NAME:GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153806358
ADMINISTRATOR:GARCIA, ISABELFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 854-9146
CITY:ARVINSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93203
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 11DATE:
04/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:14 PM
MET WITH:Garcia, IsabelTIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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On 04/07/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso met with Licensee, Isabel Garcia, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility for the an Annual inspection. This is a one story, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with kitchen, dining area, family room, laundry room and garage. Upon arrival, LPA observed 11 children in care and three adults providing care and supervision. Family members residing in the home include 3 adults (licensee, licensee's husband, and licensee’s son) and one minor daughter. Facility operation are Monday-Friday 5:00AM-5:00PM. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed.

Physical Plant: Main care is provided in the family room and dining area. Children use the bathroom in hallway on the left. Off limit areas include all bedrooms, and bathroom #2 laundry room (in garage area). All room have safety doorknob to make them inaccessible. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, clean and orderly, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (kept in an upper cabinet in the kitchen) medicines (upper kitchen cabinet) and hazardous items (sharp knives in upper kitchen cabinet unreachable to children in care) that can pose a danger to children. LPA observed the fireplace in the living room to be covered, making it inaccessible. Safe and age appropriate toys, play equipment and materials were observed.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara BenerosoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3411
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/07/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153806358
VISIT DATE: 04/07/2023
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The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, Fire Extinguisher (2A40BC) are in operable condition. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. Electrical outlets are inaccessible. LPA reminded licensee no baby bouncers saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/ play equipment are allowed on the premises. There is a designated area for ill children as necessary in a corner area. Per Licensee there are no weapon/firearms in the home. The facility sketch is complete and current, there is working telephone (cell phone). There is no pool/spa or body of water on the premises. Naps are provided in the main care area. LPA observed mats in the main care area.

Fire/disaster drill is maintained current. Last Fire/Disaster Drill was completed on 03/18/2023, Roster complete and maintained current.



Bathroom: LPA observed the bathroom to be clean and in good condition. Toilet and faucet are clean and operable. There are no shampoos or cleaning compounds made accessible. There are no cabinets in the bathroom used for childcare.

Kitchen: Sharp utensils, open bottles or alcohol are inaccessible. The home has a clean and fully stocked refrigerator/freezer. Per licensee, she is part of the food program. Meals provided are breakfast, AM and PM snacks and dinner as needed.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara BenerosoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3411
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/07/2023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153806358
VISIT DATE: 04/07/2023
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Outdoor: The backyard is completely fenced (with block cement). LPA inspected and was observed the backyard to be free of hazards, lose or sharp parts and tools. LPA observed appropriate and safe toys in the play area. Per licensee and LPA’s observations, there are no pools or bodies of water in the premises

Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies readily available. CPR/First Aid expires on 11/26/2024 Mandated Reporter expires on 03/17/2024. Licensee has the Mandated Reporter certificate current. LPA reminded licensee the mandated reporter training is to be renewed every two years at www.mandatedreporterca.com

Documents Provided and or Discussed: Fire Drill Log, Roster, Postings, Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and LIC 9227 (Individual Sleeping Plan). Licensee stated currently has child care insurance.


Licensee Garcia was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara BenerosoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3411
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/07/2023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153806358
VISIT DATE: 04/07/2023
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Garcia 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.

Inspection was conducted in Spanish, LPA is certified as bilingual by the department.

No deficiencies have been cited at this time.

A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Isabel Garcia, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara BenerosoTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3411
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/07/2023
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