198009279-6-22-2023-54-CC-DCHS-CT2QA6-20230622115925

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198009279
Report Date: 06/22/2023
Date Signed: 06/22/2023 09:50:53 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/22/2023 09:50 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198009279
ADMINISTRATOR:	GARCIA, ISABEL		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(562) 997-0269
CITY:	LONG BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90806
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	06/22/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:45 AM
MET WITH:	Isabel Garcia, Licensee		TIME COMPLETED:	12:15 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dayna Chambers conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on June 22, 2023. LPA arrived at the facility at 8:45AM and met with Isabel Garcia, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Per Licensee, operation hours are 6:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. There are 5 children that are currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were no children present upon arrival. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room/living room, activity room, front yard, and backyard (fenced) and detached garage. The children use the bathroom in the hallway. LPA observed that there is a fireplace in the living room/dining room, and it is screened. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room/dining room. The licensee provides food for children in care. Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing, or volunteering in the licensed childcare home. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. There is one dog on the premises and is not accessible to children during daycare hours. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via cellphone and the cellphone stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating via central heat and air. Safe toys play equipment and materials were observed. 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. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 09/20/2022, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Licensee states that she is not currently caring for infants. Licensee states that infants sleep in the dining room. Or Licensee states that if an infant is enrolled, the infant will sleep in the bedroom by activity room where they are constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs were observed. (One crib for each infant in care was observed. Cribs or play yard did not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it

SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023

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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198009279
	VISIT DATE: 06/22/2023

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cannot be dislodged. Cribs and play yards were observed to be free of loose articles and objects. No objects were observed to be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPA did not observe any infants swaddled while in care. LPA advised the Licensee that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and the time of each 15-minute check shall be documented with child’s name and date. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. A copy of the LIC 9227 was provided to Licensee. A copy of the Title 22 regulations for Infant Safe Sleep, Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-24 CCP, safe sleep FAQs, sleep chart, Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect. Currently, children are using the back yard which is split with a gate. The children use the first half of the backyard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children on the outdoor yard. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. LPA did not observe any children left in parked vehicles. Car seats shall only be used for transportation. LPA did not observe any children sleeping in car seats. The licensee and other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 06/26/2024. There are first aid supplies available. LPA advised that if a child shows signs of illness, he/she/they shall be separated from other children. Children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information, and were observed to be complete. The licensee has proof of immunizations: MMR, TDAP, TB Clearance, and influenza declination form. LPA observed that the Licensee does have proof of the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file. LPA issued a Confidential Names List (LIC 811) to the licensee which documents staff and children’s files reviewed during this inspection. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 06/10/2023. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted. LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family childcare facility. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.
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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023

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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, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198009279
	VISIT DATE: 06/22/2023

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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 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 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.
During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Isabel Garcia.
The following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809 (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dayna Chambers
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023

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Document Has Been Signed on 06/22/2023 09:50 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Dayna Chambers On 06/22/2023 at 11:43 AM

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
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198009279
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 06/22/2023

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 and record review, licensee's mandated reporter was expired on 05/31/2023, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 07/07/2023
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	LIcensee will update the mandated reporter test and email the certificate by July 7, 2023.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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:

Valarie Cook

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Dayna Chambers

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/22/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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