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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198022134
Report Date: 05/29/2026
Date Signed: 06/03/2026 08:39:16 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:GARCES FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198022134
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GARCES, ALEJANDRAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(213) 880-4543
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90026
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
05/29/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:OfficeUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Alejandra Garces, applicantTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:00 AM
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On Friday 05/29/2026 at 9:00 AM an office meeting was held at the Monterey Park Regional Office. Present during the meeting were Licensee Alejandra Garces, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Katrina Chicote, and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joanne Solorio Campos. The purpose of this meeting was to clarify the requirements and operations associated with operating an officially licensed childcare facility.

On 04/16/26, the Department received an application for relocation and capacity increase from Licensee Alejandra Garces. STD850 was approved on 05/05/26 and LPA conducted a Pre-licensing inspection on 05/20/26. At the conclusion of the inspection, LPA informed applicant verbally and per report that was reviewed, that the application would be submitted for final review the following week and that the applicant would be notified once the license was approved. On 05/27/26, Department received complaint regarding children already being in care in the home that was substantiated.

During office meeting, it was clarified that childcare services may not be provided until an official license has been approved and issued by the Department. Licensee stated that she misunderstood as she currently holds a license at previous address (#198021727) and the Notice of Site (LIC 9058) visit being provided to her during pre-licensing inspection meant she was approved to operate. Licensee Garces stated she understands requirement moving forward and will not have children in care until getting licensed. It was clarified during the meeting that a childcare license is specific to one address and does not transfer to a new location until officially approved by the Department by the issuing of a license (LIC 203A).

Also discussed were Senate Bill 234 ‘Keeping Kids Close to Home’ and Licensee’s concerns regarding inconsistent information being provided by LPAs, which LPM acknowledged.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joanne Solorio Campos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/29/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/29/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: GARCES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198022134
VISIT DATE: 05/29/2026
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Licensee was provided with a copy of the pe-licensing report and print out of reporting requirements regulation, which were discussed in detail during the meeting . Licensee was notified that more frequent inspections will occur over the course of one year to ensure ongoing compliance and collaboration with Department.

LPA provided the following information to Licensee via email:

-Assistant Requirements

-Background Transfer Form

-Guardian Information

-Information Regarding AB Senate Bill 234

The meeting concluded with no further questions or concerns for the individuals present.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joanne Solorio Campos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/01/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/01/2026
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: GARCES FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198022134
VISIT DATE: 05/29/2026
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Licensee was provided with a copy of the pe-licensing report and print out of reporting requirements regulation, which were discussed in detail during the meeting . Licensee was notified that more frequent inspections will occur over the course of one year to ensure ongoing compliance and collaboration with Department.

LPA provided the following information to Licensee via email:

-Assistant Requirements

-Background Transfer Form

-Guardian Information

-Information Regarding AB Senate Bill 234

The meeting concluded with no further questions or concerns for the individuals present.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Katrina Chicote
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Joanne Solorio Campos
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/02/2026
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