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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153907305
Report Date: 04/30/2025
Date Signed: 05/05/2025 03:50:59 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/05/2025 03:50 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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
153907305
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GARCIA, LOURDESFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 770-8555
CITY:ARVINSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93203
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 5DATE:
04/30/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:26 AM
MET WITH:Lourdes and Erika Garcia, Licensee's TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:20 PM
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This report is being amended on 05/05/2025 to correct date of the report.
On 04/30/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Justeene Tamayo and Giovanni Cristales conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Garcia Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPAs met with licensee, Lourdes Garcia who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 2 adults(licensee and licensee's husband) and no minor children. All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, hours of operation are Monday through Friday 4:30am – 5:30pm. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided at the moment. Upon arrival, LPA observed 2 infants and 3 preschool age children. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. LPA received an updated application(LIC279) of Lourdes Garcia only listed as licensee due to Erika Garcia no longer lives in the home.

Physical Plant:
This is a one-story home with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is a front yard, side yard and backyard. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medication and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA observed age-appropriate safe toys and napping equipment on the premises. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Per licensee she does not have any firearms.

Main Care Area: Per licensee, care is provided primarily in the Living room and dining room area and backyard. Children use bathroom in the hallway, on the right-hand side LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are age-appropriate games and books on the premises. Per licensee, there is a designated area for ill/sick near the main entrance. Children nap in the living room area in cots that are properly stored.

Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom located in the hallway on the right-hand side. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The bathroom was toured and inspected sink and toilet which is in operable condition.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Justeene Tamayo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/30/2025
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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153907305
VISIT DATE: 04/30/2025
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Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen does not have a physical barrier, however. Sharp items are located in an upper cabinet. Per licensee, she cooks for the children. Meals offered: Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch and PM Snack. Dinner is provided if needed.

Backyard/Outdoor areas: The backyard is fenced in with cement block and Iron. The outdoor area is divided into 6 areas. There are 4 dogs, 2 cats present in the facility as well as chickens. The outdoor play area was inspected and was observed to be free of hazards, lose or sharp parts and tools. LPA observed appropriate and safe toys in the play area.

Off-limits: Per licensee, the off-limit areas of the home include the 5 bedrooms, one bathroom, family room (barricaded by a safety gate), and front yard. LPA observed a baby gate installed.



Care and Supervision: Licensee is within ratio for a large capacity license. The Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care.


Fire/Health/Safety: There is a cell phone kept charged and on the Licensee at all times.
Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide were observed to be in operable conditions.
The First Aid kit was observed to be complete with supplies including thermometer, tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, and a first aid manual. LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green and currently serviced. The facility currently does not have childcare insurance.

Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications were found to be in an upper cabinet in the bathroom unreachable to day care children.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Justeene Tamayo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2025
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153907305
VISIT DATE: 04/30/2025
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS): 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 Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time.

Records:Licensee’s CPR/First Aid is maintained current, it expires on 01/11/2026. Mandated Reporter Certificate is maintained current and it expires on 01/19/2026. Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; last fire drill was conducted on 01/07/2025. Per LPAs observations, the Facility License, Parents Rights Poster , Emergency Disaster plan and Earthquake Preparedness posted.

Documents Provided and or Discussed: Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and LIC9227 (Individual Sleeping Plan) and Sleep Logs. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Oseguera and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an 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 www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Provider Information Notices (PINs) & Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates on Rules, Regulations, Policies and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe Applicant was informed all forms pertaining to Child Care Licensing can be found at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/forms-brochures/forms-alphabetic-list/i-l

Child Care Advocates Program: Provides information and resources about licensed childcare. www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Justeene Tamayo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2025
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 153907305
VISIT DATE: 04/30/2025
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Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care.

Licensee Garcia 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.

Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within 24 hours of incident by telephone and in writing within 7 days of incident to the department. Applicant was informed all suspected Child Abuse should be reported to the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. The above incident should be reported on the form LIC624B per the regulation. The form should be email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov

No deficiencies have been cited at this time.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Garcia, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Mariela Ramon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Justeene Tamayo
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/30/2025
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