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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197416548
Report Date: 08/21/2026
Date Signed: 08/21/2026 11:10:43 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
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197416548
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GARCIA, ELVIRAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 899-3394
CITY:ARLETASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91331
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 11CENSUS: 4DATE:
08/21/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:03 AM
MET WITH:Elvira Garcia; LicenseeTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:24 AM
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On Friday, August 21, 2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Avalos conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee Elvira Garcia and informed licensee the purpose of the visit was to conduct an unannounced annual inspection of the facility. The facility operates 23 hours / Monday-Friday. Licensee provides care for children ages 3 mos to 13 years. LPA observed two infants and preschool age children in care. Licensee was providing care and supervision. Licensee provided a tour of the facility, including both the indoor and outdoor areas. All adults associated with the facility have received the required background clearances. At the time of the inspection, licensee stated even though the daycare is listed as 23 hours there is no children enrolled for overnight care. Annual Visit was conducted in Spanish.

The facility is a one-story family home consisting of a living room, kitchen, dining room, 3 bedroom, a converted (ADU), laundry area located in ADU locked front/back yards, inground pool, LPA observe 3 sheds in back/side yard used for storage and equipment. Primary childcare area is ADU (daycare room). The bathroom children in care utilize is located inside ADU (daycare room). Licensee utilizes cribs for infants and cots for children while napping. Each child has an assigned cot with their name on Licensee washes sheets at the end of every week. There is a designated area for the ill children as necessary. Licensee utilizes side yard for outdoor play area.

Off-limits include main home, front yard and pool area. .

LPA inspected the indoor children’s area for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone). LPA observed age-appropriate furniture, toys and books readily accessible and in good repair. Licensee tested dual smoke and carbon monoxide alarm located by entrance door to ADU.. LPA heard the sound and both are operable. LPA observed A fire extinguisher, 2A10BC needle fully green with service tag dated 2/10/26.Fire extinguisher is located in ADU (daycare room) behind entrance door.

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Francisco Pedroza
Maria Avalos
DATE: 08/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/21/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416548
VISIT DATE: 08/21/2026
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LPA entered the bathroom and observed the toilet, hand washing sink, hand soap. LPA reminded licensee to personal items like keep shampoos, mouthwash, razors, toothpaste, and other hazardous items need to be made inaccessible to all children in care.

LPA inspected the kitchen and observed it to be maintained in safe, sanitary, and good repair condition. LPA observed that knives and sharp items are stored in drawer next to stove and child proof locked. . Licensee stated she provides breakfast, snacks, and lunch for children in care. LPA reminded licensee if children bring their own food, it must be properly sealed and label with child’s name.

LPA inspected the outdoor side yard for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and play equipment that were in good repair. The side yard is fence all around. Shaded area is available for children's use

LPA observed in ground swimming pool enclosed by iron fencing and brick wall. Fencing does not obscure the pool from view fence measures 6 ft. The gate swings away from the pool, self-closed and has a self-latching lock with key lock located no more than sixty inches from ground. LPA observed three windows from the main home facing the pool, that were all iron fenced. LPA observed an ASTM approved pool alarm that sounds upon water movement and alerts the licensee. LPA observed a 12 foot rescue pole hung on the left side wall, and a life ring measuring at 24 inches in diameter, approved by U.S. Coastal Guard. LPA observed the daily swimming pool log posted.

Per Licensee, there is no children with allergies and or medication. Licensee stated there is no smoking in the home. Per recorded documentation, Fire/Disaster drill last completed 6/22/26 Poisons, detergent, and cleaning compounds are made inaccessible to children stored in underneath cabinet sink. Per licensee, there are no weapons/firearms on the premises.

LPA review a sampling of children’s files at the time of the inspection. LPA review sleep logs for infants in care. LPA verified licensee has current Pediatric First Aid/ CPR (American Heart Association) dated 3/8/25 and Mandated Reporter dated 10/09/25

Postings: Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Facility License (LIC 203), Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148)

Documents Provided: Entrance Checklist

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maria Avalos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/21/2026
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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
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416548
VISIT DATE: 08/21/2026
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No deficiency was cited at this time.

Licensee Elvira Garcia 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 the safe sleep regulations with licensee Elvira Garcia 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 and removing any 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 child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Elvira Garcia confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maria Avalos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/21/2026
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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
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197416548
VISIT DATE: 08/21/2026
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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.

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

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Elvira Garcia

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Francisco Pedroza
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Maria Avalos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/21/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/21/2026
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