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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304314715
Report Date: 12/11/2025
Date Signed: 12/12/2025 04:50:57 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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:GARG, BHAWNAFACILITY NUMBER:
304314715
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GARG, BHAWNAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(949) 300-9038
CITY:IRVINESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92618
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
12/11/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Bhawna Garg TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:25 PM
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On 12/11/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patricia Duron conducted an announced, in-person Pre-Licensing inspection for a re-location of a Large Family Childcare home. The LPA met with applicant, Bhawna Garg who provided a tour of the home. The adult resident received caregiver background check clearances or exemptions as required by the Department.

The applicant stated that they are not with any Resource Foster Care agency and that they do not hold a Resource foster parent license. The applicant was reminded to notify the licensing office of any changes.

The applicant is requesting a Large Family Childcare Home license. Per the applicant, operation hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM- 5:30 PM. Care and supervision will be provided to children ages newborn (infant) to 12 years old. For the purposes of licensing, an infant is defined as any child 0 to 24 months of age.

All areas on the Facility Sketch LIC999 were inspected, including but not limited to, off-limits areas. The facility is a 2-story home with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, Family room (loft), living room, dining room, a kitchen, a laundry room, a front yard (not fenced), a backyard (fenced), and a garage. There is a no fireplace on premises. Applicant installed child proof gate at bottom of staircase Applicant stated they understood stairs must be barricaded when children under (5) years old are present.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Martha Malane
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Patricia Duron
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/11/2025
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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: GARG, BHAWNA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304314715
VISIT DATE: 12/11/2025
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Based on the Facility Sketch LIC999 submitted, areas off-limits to children and parents are as follows: Applicant has designated the areas as off limit areas: The upstairs is off limits which include 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, the laundry room, loft (family room) garage is off-limits areas. The applicant stated the upstairs rooms will be closed and the child proof gate at the bottom of the stairs will remain closed while children are in care.

Areas Designated for Day Care Activities: The applicant has designated the living room (Great room) dining room (activity room) bed room (study room) kitchen, bathroom, and backyard area designated day care areas. Children will be napping in living room (Great room) and dining room (activity room).

Areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (cell phone), ventilation, and heating. The children’s bathroom was observed to be safe and free of hazardous items. The applicant has a small step tool in the children’s bathroom. The designated child care areas were observed to have age-appropriate toys.

Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in areas designated for children. All drawers and cabinets in reach that have hazardous items have safety latches. The applicant stated there are no poisons on the premises and LPA did not observe any. The applicant was advised that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. The applicant stated that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. The LPA informed the applicant that when firearms are present, they must be locked and stored separately from the ammunition per CCR 102417(g)(4)(C).

The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. The pressure gauge on the 2A-10BC fire extinguisher(s) indicates fully charged, as indicated on the service tag observed mounted in dining room (activity room) Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Martha Malane
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Patricia Duron
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: GARG, BHAWNA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304314715
VISIT DATE: 12/11/2025
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OUTDOOR PLAY AREA: Outdoor play activities will be conducted in the backyard. The backyard is appropriately fenced. LPA observed age-appropriate play equipment to be free from hazards.

Applicant stated that there are no bodies of water on the premises.

The applicant stated she will provide food for the children. The applicant was informed that if children bring food from home, the children’s names must be labeled on their lunch bags and refrigerated/stored properly.

The licensee understands that there shall be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard.

The applicant provided an email address during this inspection. The applicant was advised that the email address may be public information.

In the absence of the licensee, a qualified adult must be present to supervise children a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, TB clearance and immunization, and valid criminal record clearance that is associated with the licensed facility.

The applicant has a current (EMSA approved) Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification that expires on 1/21/27. LPA reminded applicant ensure to renew (EMSA approved) Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification before 1/21/27.

On this date, 12/11/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility address. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.



The Child Advocacy Program was discussed with the applicant. The applicant was advised to register for the program to receive quarterly reports and other information in a timely manner. To register email ChildCareAdvocatesProgram@dss.ca.gov. Page 3 of 7
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Martha Malane
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Patricia Duron
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: GARG, BHAWNA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304314715
VISIT DATE: 12/11/2025
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Annual fees must be paid by the due date, or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the License may be terminated.
Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

Reporting Requirements: Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur, such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes, and/or moving out from your home. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing.

Applicant understands that the family childcare home must conduct a fire drill or a disaster drill at least once every six months. The licensee must document the date and time of each drill. This documentation must be kept at the facility for review by the Department.

Garage will not be used for day-care.

No smoking, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs: any other items that fall into that category are prohibited in the facility.



APPLICANT RENTS/LEASES THE HOME AND HAS LANDLORD CONSENT:
The applicant rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC 9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).

Inspection Authority: All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Department’s right to inspection authority, which includes but is not limited to the right to enter the house when children are being cared for, interview children and adults, and review documentation.

Applicant understands if they are licensed that they must post each facility license number in all advertisements, publications, or announcements with the intent to attract clients. Page 4 of 7
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Martha Malane
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Patricia Duron
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: GARG, BHAWNA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304314715
VISIT DATE: 12/11/2025
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 H&S 1597.622: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. The applicant has submitted proof of immunizations.

Health and Safety Code 1596.7995: Beginning January 1, 2018, all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees must complete training as specified on mandated reporter duties. Training is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com. The applicant has completed the required mandated reporter training. Recertification is required every two years.

APPLICANT WILL WAIT UNTIL FACILITY OPENS TO DETERMINE IMS NEEDS:
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) or (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.

The following information regarding (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Act was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/communitycare-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

The LPA advised the applicant(s) on how to access forms, regulations, and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing. LPA reviewed and issued the LIC311D “Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home” and provided the forms below.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Martha Malane
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Patricia Duron
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: GARG, BHAWNA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304314715
VISIT DATE: 12/11/2025
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 Review of records to be maintained- FCCH LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in your Family Child Care Home, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant

INFORMATION TO BE POSTED IN YOU FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME – You are required by law to post the following: Facility License (LIC 203), Waivers (if applicable), Notification of Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 394), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A) California Car Seat Law (PUB 269). A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) must be posted for 30 days after each site inspection by a Licensing Representative. Any Licensing Report documenting a Type “A” deficiency must be posted for 30 days during the hours that children are in care. Any Licensing Report or other document verifying compliance or non-compliance with the Department’s order to correct a Type “A” deficiency must be posted for 30 days during the hours that children are in care.

The following was discussed with the applicant:
Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

During the exit interview, the applicant confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing 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.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Martha Malane
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Patricia Duron
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
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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
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: GARG, BHAWNA
FACILITY NUMBER: 304314715
VISIT DATE: 12/11/2025
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If licensed, the applicant is required to adhere to the terms and limitations stated on the license. A copy of this report and all other Licensing reports must be made available to the public for 3 years.

Fire Clearance granted on 12/09/25 by Orange County Fire Authority.

The Large Family Child Care Home was in compliance with Title 22 Regulations at the time of inspection. In the event additional requirements are needed, the applicant will be notified.

Appeal rights were provided, and an Exit Interview was conducted with applicant Bhawna Garg.

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.

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.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Martha Malane
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Patricia Duron
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
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