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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376620330
Report Date: 06/24/2026
Date Signed: 07/02/2026 12:44:25 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/20/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Julieta Abrego
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 20-CC-20260520111108
FACILITY NAME:GARCIA, TERESA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376620330
ADMINISTRATOR:TERESA GARCIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 994-1532
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92114
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 2DATE:
06/24/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:57 PM
MET WITH:Licensee Teresa GarciaTIME COMPLETED:
01:40 PM
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Licensee failed to provide safe accommodations and equipment for a child in care.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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This is an amended version of the original report created on 06/24/2026.

On 06/24/2026 at 12:57 p.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Julieta Abrego and Adrian Castellon conducted an unannounced complaint inspection for the purpose of delivering the complaint finding for the above listed allegation. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Licensee, Teresa Garcia and proceeded to tour the facility. During the inspection there were two (2) children in care.

During the course of the investigation, records were reviewed, interviews were conducted with the licensee and witness.

It was alleged that the licensee failed to provide safe accommodations and equipment for a child in care by placing a highchair on a tabletop. On January 20, 2026, Child #1 (C1) was observed seated in a Graco Swivi Seat 3-in-1 Booster chair that was strapped to a glass-top corner table. The licensee initially
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Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rajani Goudreau
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julieta Abrego
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 20-CC-20260520111108
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, TERESA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376620330
VISIT DATE: 06/24/2026
NARRATIVE
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denied the allegation, stating that the booster seat had only been used while attached to a dining room chair. The licensee later acknowledged that she had, on occasion, placed the booster seat on the glass-top table and stated that the children were never in danger. LPA was unable to interview the children due to their limited verbal abilities based on their age. LPA attempted to interview daycare parents. According to the Graco Swivi Seat 3-in-1 Booster user manual, failure to follow the warnings and assembly instructions could result in serious injury or death. The user manual further states that the booster seat should not be used if it cannot be securely and safely attached to an adult chair.

Based on the licensee's admission, observations, and the manufacturer's instructions, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) are/is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations, title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3, is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.

LPA Abrego informed licensee Teresa Garcia that this report dated 06/24/2026 documents one (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Abrego informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/24/2026 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Teresa Garcia. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rajani Goudreau
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julieta Abrego
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/25/2026
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Control Number 20-CC-20260520111108
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, TERESA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376620330
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/24/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
06/26/2026
Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(2)
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This is an amended version of the original report created on 06/24/2026. (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights...or abridged by the licensee... (2) To receive safe, healthful...equipment... This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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During the inspection on May 27, 2026, the licensee stated she would discontinue use of the booster chair and, if used in the future, would ensure its securely attached to an adult chair in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. LPA discussed with licensee to submit a written statement acknowleding
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Based on observation, licensees’ admission, and product user manual, the licensee did not ensure that C1 was provided with safe equipment free from hazards, as C1 was seated in a booster chair secured to a glass-top table, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
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understanding of and compliance with the manufacturer's instructions for the equipment used for children. However, the licensee refused to offer a plan of correction due to her plans of closing the facility permanently.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Rajani Goudreau
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Julieta Abrego
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/02/2026
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