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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334830496
Report Date: 12/20/2022
Date Signed: 12/20/2022 02:25:51 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
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501



FACILITY NAME:GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
334830496
ADMINISTRATOR:GARCIA, MIRTHAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 323-9268
CITY:PALM SPRINGSSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92262
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 13DATE:
12/20/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:40 AM
MET WITH:Mirtha GarciaTIME COMPLETED:
02:50 PM
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On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Aman Sharma and Justin Giese arrived at the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPAs toured the facility, inside and out. Records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:
Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday 7:00am-5:30pm

OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Garage, Laundry Room, Room 2, Master Bedroom and bathroom, and Casita.

· The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios


· Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection

· A working telephone is present and current number is on file

· Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and in working order during this inspection.

· Fireplace is not accessible by children.

· All hazardous items were not made inaccessible to children-SEE LIC809D

· Not all toxins were locked in an off-limit area during the inspection- SEE LIC809D

· Weapons are not present at this time. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

· Verification of control of property is on file

· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted

· Mandated Reporter Training for licensee and spouse was completed on 04/2022 and expires on 04/07/2024

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 805-5718
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman SharmaTELEPHONE: (951) 970-7385
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2022
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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334830496
VISIT DATE: 12/20/2022
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· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card for licensee and spouse expire on 01/15/2024

· Health & Safety Certificate is completed and on file.

· No bodies of water at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.

· Clean, safe and age appropriate toys were available for children to use.

· Current roster is on file

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills are also on file – Last drill conducted on: 10/21/2022

· The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov

· Children’s records were completed, licensee’s file and spouse’s file are not complete- SEELIC809D

· Resident and/or staff records reviewed indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.

· The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov

- LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as an additional resource at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep LPAs 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.

-Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 805-5718
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman SharmaTELEPHONE: (951) 970-7385
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2022
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334830496
VISIT DATE: 12/20/2022
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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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

- 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 $100.00minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

- Go to the licensing webpage www.ccld.ca.gov, and click on the “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above the Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.


- The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200
The Licensee, Mirtha Garcia confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and/or using the facility address for their mailing address.

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.

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

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND IS TO BE POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT THE FACILITY FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS ALONG WITH A COPY OF ALL TYPE A DEFICIENCIES (LIC9099D/809D) CITED DURING THIS INSPECTION. A COPY OF ALL TYPE A DEFICIENCIES CITED DURING THIS INSPECTION MUST ALSO BE IMMEDIATELY (WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE CHILD’S NEXT DAY IN CARE) GIVEN TO THE PARENTS OF ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE CHILD CARE FACILITY AND ANY CHILDREN ENROLLED INTO THE CHILD CARE FACILITY OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS (AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT). A copy of this report was provided to the licensee on this date and must be made available to the public upon request for the next 3 years.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 805-5718
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman SharmaTELEPHONE: (951) 970-7385
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/20/2022
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334830496

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/20/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
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: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 items. The following was found in the on-limit kitchen area of the facility: Prescription medications were found in one of the cabinets without a lock on it. Knives were found in a seperate cabinet, also without locks. In the on-limit restroom, there were loofah's and shampoos/conditioner in the bathtub. All of these items were accessible to the children in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/21/2022
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Licensee removed loofah's, shampoo and conditioner out of the on-limit restroom and agrees to get a lock on the pantry door where knives and prescription medications will be stored. Licensee agrees to submit this to licensing by POC due date.
Type A
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CCR
102425(b)
Infant Safe Sleep
(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. It was observed, that two infants (under the age of 2) were placed in the crib with blankets. One child also had a bottle in the crib, with blankets hanging from each side of the crib. This is a violation of Safe Sleep Regulations and poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/21/2022
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Licensee removed blankets as well as the bottle from the crib immediately, putting her in compliance during the visit. Licensee was given the safe sleep regulations and PIN (Provider Information Notice) Information.
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: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 805-5718
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman SharmaTELEPHONE: (951) 970-7385
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2022
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334830496

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/20/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(a)(1)


This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination betwen August 1 and December 1 of each year.
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 persons. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/17/2023
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Licensee agrees to submit proof of measles and persussis for herself and spouse no later than POC due date.
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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: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 805-5718
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman SharmaTELEPHONE: (951) 970-7385
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2022
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334830496

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/20/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
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: (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date:
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Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102425(b)
Infant Safe Sleep
(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 805-5718
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman SharmaTELEPHONE: (951) 970-7385
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2022
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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 334830496

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/20/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.622(a)(1)
General Provisions and Definitions
(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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: Kimberly WilliamsTELEPHONE: (951) 805-5718
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Aman SharmaTELEPHONE: (951) 970-7385
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/20/2022
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