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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153910756
Report Date: 05/05/2022
Date Signed: 05/05/2022 11:23:55 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME:	GARCIA, MIGUEL & NORMA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	153910756
ADMINISTRATOR:	GARCIA, MIGHUEL & NORMA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 431-8386
CITY:	BAKERSFIELD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93313
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	05/05/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:45 AM
MET WITH:	Miguel & Norma Garcia- Licensees		TIME COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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On 5/5/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessika Thompson conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA was met by Licensee Norma Garcia. Also present was Licensee Miguel Garcia. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 4:00AM – 5:00 PM.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Licensee’s current facility sketch was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the nap room, bathroom, playroom, dining room, and living room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of above door locks and spinning door knob covers. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Firearms and ammunition are stored and locked separately. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

The fireplace located in the dining room was accessible, there was no barrier present as required. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone numbers are (661) 431-8386 and (661) 319-8063.

There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles (continued on LIC809C).

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika Thompson	TELEPHONE: 559-341-4622
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/05/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/05/2022

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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, MIGUEL & NORMA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153910756
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 05/05/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(1)

Operation of A Family Child Care Home

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as today, LPA observed the fireplace in the dining room to be accessible. There was no barrier or screen present preventing access as required. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/11/2022
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee Miguel Garcia stated that he will place a gate, or screen in front of the fireplace by 5/11/22 to prevent accessibility. Proof of correction pictures to be submitted to the Fresno Community Care Licensing Office by 5/11/22.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika Thompson	TELEPHONE: 559-341-4622
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/05/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/05/2022

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, MIGUEL & NORMA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153910756
	VISIT DATE: 05/05/2022

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Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required; however, 2 of 5 children's files reviewed did not contain completed PM286 cards. Licensee Norma Garcia’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 3/19/2021. Licensee Norma Garcia’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 3/28/2023. A review of records indicates that both licensees have immunization records on file within the home for influenza, pertussis and measles.

All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Licensee 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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)

LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Diana deLeon	TELEPHONE: (559) 650-7854
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jessika Thompson	TELEPHONE: 559-341-4622
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/05/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/05/2022

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