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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013423629
Report Date: 02/28/2024
Date Signed: 02/28/2024 03:52:04 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/28/2024 03:52 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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME:GARCIA, MARGARITAFACILITY NUMBER:
013423629
ADMINISTRATOR:GARCIA, MARGARITAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(510) 355-7154
CITY:OAKLANDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94603
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 9DATE:
02/28/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:11 PM
MET WITH:Margarita GarciaTIME COMPLETED:
03:51 PM
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On 2/28/24 at 1:11pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Akinleye arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced required 2 year annual inspection. LPA was met by licensee Margarita Garcia and assistant. LPA explained purpose of visit and was granted access into the facility. During inspection there were 9 napping preschool children. The licensee advises that there are 11 children currently enrolled.

The home was toured with licensee Margarita Garcia for a health and safety inspection. The home is a single story home that consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room and kitchen. The entrance to the home is the front gate that leads to the side of the home. The home is attached to another home with a separate address.

LPA observed that the home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The on-limit areas include one bedroom, one bathroom, living room, kitchen and backyard. The off-limit areas include 1 bedroom. These areas are made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors, gates, and visual supervision. LPA observed locks on lower cabinets to prevent access by children. The living room is used for isolation of sick children, away from other children in care. The back yard is used for outdoor play and the yard are fully fenced. LPA did not observe any hazards or dangerous conditions in the yard. LPA observed an ample supply of age-appropriate toys, equipment and activities available for children both indoors and outdoors and observed that they are in good condition. LPA did not observe any bodies of water, toxins, medications or hazardous items that would be accessible to children. The licensees stated that there are no firearms on the premises.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Akinleye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/28/2024
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
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, MARGARITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423629
VISIT DATE: 02/28/2024
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The home is equipped with fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers, a working carbon monoxide detector, working smoke detector, working telephone, and first aid kits and supplies. Both licensees have proof of current CPR/First aid certificates, which expire on 03/2025. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 01/2024. LPA observed all of the required forms posted. LPA reviewed children's files, staff files and obtained a copy of the current roster.

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.

Licensee Margarita Garcia was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Margarita Garcia 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 licensee [or facility representative] 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Akinleye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, MARGARITA
FACILITY NUMBER: 013423629
VISIT DATE: 02/28/2024
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LPA reminded the licensees that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family childcare homes. LPA provided the main office number for the Oakland Regional Child Care office (510) 622-2602 for the licensees to call and report injuries or unusual incidents and reviewed the form to follow up in writing within 7 days of the injury/unusual incident. The licensees were encouraged to periodically review regulations, guidelines and Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the website www.ccld.ca.gov

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/.

Licensee Margarita Garcia was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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

LPA reminded the licensee that the mandated reporter training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Based upon observation, interview and record review there were no regulatory violations cited today.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided to licensee.

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

SUPERVISORS NAME: Loretta Dyson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ashley Akinleye
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/28/2024
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