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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153804668
Report Date: 01/28/2025
Date Signed: 01/28/2025 02:32:41 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
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME:GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153804668
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GARCIA, LUCIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 827-8616
CITY:BAKERSFIELDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93313
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 7CENSUS: 1DATE:
01/28/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:15 AM
MET WITH:Lucia GarciaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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On 01/28/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Christopher Burnias conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by licensee Lucia Garcia. Licensee is Spanish Speaking and a family member assisted with interpretation. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the living room/playroom, dining room, formal dining room, napping room and bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of baby gates.

During inspection, LPA observed excess personal items along with items not used regularly for the day care in all accessible areas of the home. LPA observed excess food items cluttered and stacked high in the dining room, stacked storage containers in the formal dining room, excess play items stacked in the play room, excess toys stacked in the napping room, and soap and shampoo on the floor of the shower in the bathroom. These conditions pose a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. Citations have been issued. See attached page. Licensee is to have all accessible areas of the home cleaned and organized, and have all excess clutter, personal items and items not regularly used by the day care removed or stored in an inaccessible area of the home.

There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises.

All 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Burnias
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/28/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Christopher Burnias On 01/28/2025 at 01:19 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153804668

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(b)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(b) The home shall be kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed excess clutter, excess toys, play equipment, personal items, and items not currently used by day care in all accessible areas of the home both inside and outside which could become an obstruction in the event of an emergency. These conditions pose a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/28/2025
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Licensee is to have all accessible areas of the home both inside and outside cleaned and organized, consolidate items, and have all excess clutter, personal items and items not regularly used by the day care removed or stored in an inaccessible area of the home.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)
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:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed stacked food items, stacked toys, stacked furniture, stacked storage containers, and other items not for use by the day care which could fall and injure a child. These conditions pose a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/28/2025
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Licensee is to remove all stacked items. Items not regularly used by the day care are to be removed or stored in an inaccessible area of the home.
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:Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Christopher Burnias
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/28/2025


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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153804668

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025

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:
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Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the opening of the fireplace covered with a sheet of cardboard which could be easily removed by a child to gain entry. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/11/2025
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Licensee is to install a gate, door, or screen to prevent children from accessing fireplace. Licensee is to provide proof of installing barrier to the Department.
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:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that Mandated Reporter Certification for Licensee expired on 03/05/2024 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/11/2025
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Licensee is to complete new Mandated Reporter Training and provide a valid proof of completion certificate to the Department.
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:Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Christopher Burnias
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/28/2025


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Created By: Christopher Burnias On 01/28/2025 at 01:19 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153804668

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102421(a)
Child's Records
(a) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d).

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. LPA observed 2 out of 5 children's records with incomplete emergency documents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/04/2025
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Licensee is to have emergency paperwork completed by parents and submit proof of completed documents to the Department.
Section Cited
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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:Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Christopher Burnias
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/28/2025


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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
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153804668
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025
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There is one fireplace in the home located in the formal dining room and LPA observed that the opening of the fireplace was covered by cardboard. Licensee was advised to install a gate, screen, or door to make the fireplace opening inaccessible to children. Cardboard covering the fireplace opening can be easily removed and allow access by a child which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. Citation has been issued. See attached page.

There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.

This is a single level home and there are no stairs. During inspection of children’s play equipment, LPA observed excess toys, furniture, play equipment and day care items stacked throughout the home. Excess items can pose as an obstruction during the event of an emergency. Licensee is to consolidate items and remove items not currently used by the day care.

The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (661) 706-3853.

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. LPA observed backyard of home with excess furniture stacked, excess boxes, a large balloon arrangement obstructing access to children's play equipment, and an unsecured mirror free standing against a wall. Excess items can pose as an obstruction during the event of an emergency. Licensee is to have outdoor area cleaned and organized, and have all excess clutter, personal items and items not regularly used by the day care removed or stored in an inaccessible area of the home.

Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were incomplete with emergency information missing on forms as required by the Department. Missing or incomplete emergency documents pose a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. Citation has been issued. See attached page. Licensee is to have all required forms completed and submit proof of completion to the Department.

Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 03/05/2022 and is currently expired. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. Citation has been issued. See attached page. Licensee is to complete new Mandated Reporter Training and provide a completion certificate to the Department. **Continued on next page**

SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Burnias
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
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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
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153804668
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025
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Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 01/25/2027. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 102416.2).

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.

LPA discussed 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.

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

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Burnias
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
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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
FRESNO SOUTH CC RO, 1310 E. SHAW AVE,
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153804668
VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025
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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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Lucia Garcia. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page).

Licensee was provided appeal rights.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Luisa Gavoutian
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christopher Burnias
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025
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