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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434406635
Report Date: 12/06/2024
Date Signed: 12/06/2024 12:15:25 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/06/2024 12:15 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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:GARCIA, BLANCAFACILITY NUMBER:
434406635
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GARCIA, BLANCAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(408) 347-0664
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95116
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 3CENSUS: 2DATE:
12/06/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Blanca GarciaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:25 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Deanna Villagrana and Pedro Solorio-Gutierrez met with licensee Blanca Garcia for an annual/random visit. LPAs explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's adult daughter, adult grandson and two day care children. One child is her grandson. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her daughter and grandson.

A review of staff records on 12/03/2024 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Blanca Gacia 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.

LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today’s inspection. LPAs observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPAs observed a barricaded fireplace in the home. LPAs observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. LPAs observed toothpaste in a bathroom drawer and scissors in a kitchen drawer accessible to children. LPAs observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: two bedrooms and attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: entire backyard. Licensee uses the front yard for outdoor play and understands children must be supervised at all times. Licensee states she has one dog and it is vaccinated. LPAs observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 11/10/2026 and completed Mandated Reporter training on 07/05/2023.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/06/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, BLANCA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434406635
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2024
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LPAs observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 04/01/2024. LPAs reviewed two children's files and observed all forms are completed. Child 1 immunization records need to be updated. Licensee states day care is not insured. LPAs observed LIC282 in children's files. LPAs discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee has immunization records on file.

Supervision of children was discussed with licensee, and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time. Licensee understands if she transports children via vehicle, children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time.

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Blanca Garcia 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 additional resource. LPAs also informed licensee Blanca Garcia 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/.



To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, BLANCA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434406635
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2024
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Licensee Blanca Garcia was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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 .

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Blanca Garcia.

During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Blanca Garcia, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS.

The following type B deficiencies were cited on the attached page (809-D). Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction (POC) Due Date may result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made.

A notice of site visit was given to Blanca Garcia and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2024
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Created By: Deanna Villagrana On 12/06/2024 at 11:50 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
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, BLANCA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434406635

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(4)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed toothpaste in a bathroom drawer and scissors in a kitchen drawer accessible to children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/06/2024
Plan of Correction
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Licensee removed items during visit. Deficiency cleared today.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 04/01/2024 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/13/2024
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Licensee will conduct a fire and disaster drill and submit updated log to CCLD by POC date.
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:Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/06/2024


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Created By: Deanna Villagrana On 12/06/2024 at 11:50 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
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, BLANCA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434406635

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102418(g)(1)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 6070, and shall maintain such documentation for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's PM 286 (6/95) when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the family day care home.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 1 immunization records need to be updated which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 12/13/2024
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will submit updated immunization records for child 1 to CCLD by POC date.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/06/2024


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