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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434410508
Report Date: 02/09/2023
Date Signed: 02/09/2023 04:27:09 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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131



FACILITY NAME:GARCIA, PATRICIAFACILITY NUMBER:
434410508
ADMINISTRATOR:GARCIA, PATRICIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(408) 842-5078
CITY:GILROYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95020
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 3DATE:
02/09/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:50 PM
MET WITH:Patricia GarciaTIME COMPLETED:
04:35 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Patricia Garcia for a required one year visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's husband and three day care children including one infant. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, and 17 year old son.

A review of staff records on 02/06/2023 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Patricia 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.


LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today’s inspection. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the home. LPA observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. All sharp objects, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, poisons, and other similar items inside the home are stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: master bedroom/bath, two bedrooms and attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left side of home that is fenced off to children and locked storage. LPA observed two dogs in the home and licensee states they are vaccinated. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 07/13/2023 and completed Mandated Reporter training on 08/20/2022.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna VillagranaTELEPHONE: (408) 335-9890
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131


FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, PATRICIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434410508

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(c)
Infant Safe Sleep
An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 4 and 8 are missing LIC9227 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/23/2023
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Licensee will submit LIC9227 for child 4 and 8 to CCLD by POC date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)(D)
Infant Safe Sleep
Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee states she is not keeping a Safe Sleep log for infants which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/09/2023
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Licensee understands the regulation and will began to keep a Safe Sleep log for infants in care.
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: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna VillagranaTELEPHONE: (408) 335-9890
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, PATRICIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434410508
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2023
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LPA observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 01/24/2023. LPA reviewed 10 children's files and all children have current immunization records. Child 4 and 8 are missing LIC9227. Licensee states she is not keeping a Safe Sleep log for infants. LPA observed day care is insured with Acord 08/06/2023. LPA discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee has immunization records on file.

Supervision of children was discussed with licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time. Licensee understands if she transports children via vehicle, children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Patricia 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 Patricia Garcia 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.


LPA discussed Zero Tolerance related regulations with licensee Patricia Garcia and was advised of the assessment of $500 immediate civil penalty and an ongoing $100 per day per violation continues until the violation(s) is corrected. 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. 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
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna VillagranaTELEPHONE: (408) 335-9890
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, PATRICIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434410508
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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 Patricia Garcia.

The following type B deficiencies were cited on the attached page (809-D). Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction (POC) Due Date may result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made.

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

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

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mary SeguraTELEPHONE: (408) 324-2152
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna VillagranaTELEPHONE: (408) 335-9890
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2023
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