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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 426215910
Report Date: 10/26/2022
Date Signed: 10/26/2022 04:05:36 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/26/2022 04:05 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, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME:GARNICA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
426215910
ADMINISTRATOR:LETICIA GARNICAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(805) 332-1006
CITY:SANTA MARIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93454
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 7DATE:
10/26/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:12 PM
MET WITH:Leticia GarnicaTIME COMPLETED:
04:13 PM
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On 10/26/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Leticia Garnica, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA notes COVID Pre-screening questions were asked of Licensee prior to the inspection. The Licensee's responses suggest the FCCH is void of COVID positive cases. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed seven (7) children on site being cared by Licensee and two (2) assistants.

LPA, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH’s uses the daycare room, outdoor bathroom, bathroom in the home and outdoor yard for daycare services. Meanwhile all three (3) bedrooms, garage and detached studio are completely off-limits. Licensee reported that the living room, kitchen and dinning area are also not used for daycare services but children do walk through the living room, dinning area and kitchen to get to the daycare room. LPA observed all bedroom doors have safety doorknobs and garage is locked and requires a key to open. LPA observed that there is no accessible toxin or hazardous items in the living room, dinning area and kitchen. This home has one detached studio that is rent to one (1) individual that is fingerprint cleared.

The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort. The FCCH was void of hazardous items. Medication was observed stored in a cabinet in an elevated shelve that is inaccessible to children in care. Sharps were observed in a closed storage box on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Cleaning compounds in the FCCH were observed in the laundry room in an elevated shelf that is inaccessible to children in care. Additional disinfectants are stored in the garage that is also inaccessible to children in care. The bathrooms used for childcare were observed to be clean and free of toxins. LPA observed a fireplace in the home's living room that is covered and secured by a glass gate. Toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate. CONT 809-C
SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/26/2022
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, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: GARNICA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215910
VISIT DATE: 10/26/2022
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Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall of the FCCH. LPA observed both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. The detectors were not tested due to children napping at the time of this inspection. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was service on 10/1/22. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The FCCH maintains working telephone services.

The backyard has cement and grass play area which is enclosed by wood fencing. The fence’s entry/exit gates are secure. The outdoor yard has plenty of natural shade for the children. Toy’s furniture and play equipment observed in backyard area are age appropriate and in satisfactory condition. Licensee is reminded to replace toys and equipment in the outdoor area when items start to degrade or are not in good repair. LPA observed a child bathroom in the outdoor yard and hand washing sink. LPA observed no bodies of water on site.

LPA reviewed children's records. The records are current, complete and possessed emergency contact information and immunization records. Licensee does not have any infant age children enrolled. A review of the FCCH's fire drill log shows the last drill occurred on 10/3/22. The Licensee's records are also current and complete with pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expiring on 5/11/23. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter training certificate is valid until 3/2/24. Licensee is reminded to renew certifications and training prior to expirations. The Licensee informed LPA no firearms or ammunition are stored on site.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022
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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, 6500 HOLLISTER AVE., SUITE 200
GOLETA, CA 93117
FACILITY NAME: GARNICA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 426215910
VISIT DATE: 10/26/2022
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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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an for 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.

During today’s inspection, no deficiency observed.

A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Leticia Garnica.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Maria Mueller
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Francisca Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022
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