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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198001845
Report Date: 08/15/2024
Date Signed: 08/15/2024 11:16:30 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/15/2024 11:16 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198001845
ADMINISTRATOR:	GARCIA, SUSAN M.		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(323) 953-6679
CITY:	LOS ANGELES	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90004
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 1	DATE:	08/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	Susan Garcia		TIME COMPLETED:	11:30 AM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Required 3-year inspection at the above facility on 08/15/24 at 09:15 a.m. LPA met with Susan Garcia, licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There was 01 child present during this inspection. Also present during this inspection was the licensee’s husband Leonardo Galvez. Per licensee, 0 children are enrolled and hasn’t had children since 2018. Licensee stated that the child present in today’s inspection is being cared for only today since the child will start school next week. Operation hours are Monday through Friday 07:00am – 06:00pm.

This is a one-story home which consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, front yard, backyard (fenced), and detached garage. Areas accessible to children include: living room (main day care area), 1 bathroom. Areas off-limits to children and parents include dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, front yard, backyard, and detached garage. Licensee states, there are no pets on the premises. Per licensee, family members residing in the home are 2 adults and 0 minors. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed home and are identified on the attached LIC811.

LPA toured all areas identified on the facility sketch used by children during this visit and were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Tour began in the living room where LPA observed play equipment and materials for children. LPA also observed there is a barricaded fireplace in the living room. The dining room is next to the living room. LPA observed more materials for children. Adjacent to the dining room is the kitchen. Per licensee, the kitchen if off-limits to children. LPA observed mounted half door between the kitchen and the dining room to prevent children from accessing the kitchen. The children’s bathroom is down the hallway from the dining room. Children access the bathroom through the dining room. The children’s bathroom was observed to be in safe and in sanitary conditions. There’s also a first aid kit readily available.

LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the dining room of the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza	TELEPHONE: (323) 558-2720
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198001845
	VISIT DATE: 08/15/2024

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LPA reviewed facility records LIC 610- Emergency Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Licensee did not have a current disaster drill due to not having any children enrolled. Licensee understands that if children are enrolled, the disaster drill must be conducted, documented, and available for department to review. Children’s roster was available during this inspection; however, the last date of enrollment was 2018.

LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection.

Licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours**

Per licensee, parents provide food to children in care. Licensee was advised that if food is brought from the children’s homes, all containers must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. There is telephone service via a landline. There is ventilation and heating.

Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.

At 09:25 a.m. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. The required 2 A10 BC fire extinguisher was purchased on 08/15/24, per the receipt. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually.

The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the dining room with supervision.

Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per licensee, no one smokes in the home.

Currently children are not using the front yard for outdoor play. Licensee understands that children should be supervised at all times. LPA advised licensee to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines.

Children’s records were not reviewed since there are no children enrolled. LPA provided consultation.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza	TELEPHONE: (323) 558-2720
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198001845
	VISIT DATE: 08/15/2024

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Licensee’s records were reviewed for approved Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Licensee did not have the Mandated Reporter Training AB1207. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/FA expired on 04/07/2018.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers

The licensee is operating within proper capacity and ratios. LPA observed licensee to be present at the home and providing adequate care and supervision.

Licensee does not care for infants. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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. No infant walkers, No baby bouncers, No Johnny jumpers, No exersaucers and any other item that falls into that category.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza	TELEPHONE: (323) 558-2720
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198001845
	VISIT DATE: 08/15/2024

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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Licensee Susan Garcia confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

LPA discussed with the licensee that having an active license requires to continue to follow Title 22 regulations. LPA also discussed the process of placing the license on Inactive status or surrendering the license.

The following deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiencies.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Susan Garcia.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza	TELEPHONE: (323) 558-2720
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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Document Has Been Signed on 08/15/2024 11:16 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198001845
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/15/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.8662(b)(1)

Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. 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 in licensee did not have the Mandated Reporter Training AB1207 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/13/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per licensee, she will complete the Mandated Reporter Training AB1207 and will submit proof to LPA by POC due date.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102416(c)

Personnel Requirements

(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. 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 in licensee did not have a current Pediatric FA/CPR which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 09/13/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Per licensee, she will complete the Pediatric FA/CPR and will submit proof to LPA by POC due date.

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: Ana Chico	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3374
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Veronica Martinez-Garza	TELEPHONE: (323) 558-2720
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/15/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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