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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020170
Report Date: 03/21/2025
Date Signed: 04/10/2025 11:54:13 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/10/2025 11:54 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198020170
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARLENE MARIE GARCIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(626) 475-7745
CITY:COVINASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91722
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 10CENSUS: 3DATE:
03/21/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:20 PM
MET WITH:Licensee, Marlene Garcia TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mary Silva and Monica Ruiz conducted an unannounced annual random inspection at the above facility on 03/21/25 at 12:20pm. Licensing staff met with Licensee, who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. There were three children present during the inspection. LPAs explained reason for visit and provided licensee with LIC 126 form. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home. Per licensee ten children are currently enrolled. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM.

This is a one-story home which consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 nap room, 1 daycare room/den, 1 office, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, attached garage, fenced front and backyard. Currently residing in the home are two adults and two minor children.

Areas accessible to children were inspected as follows: living room, napping room, office located in the hallway, daycare room, one bathroom, and fenced back yard. LPAs observed a walker and a bouncer in the living room, not in use, and advised Licensee to remove both items from premises. LPAs observed Licensee remove walker and bouncer from premises.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mary Silva
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/21/2025
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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020170
VISIT DATE: 03/21/2025
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Areas off limits to children include: kitchen was barricaded with a safety gate, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom located in the hallway, front yard and attached garage.

LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the main entry way of the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA reviewed facility records for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. LPA observed disaster drill conducted on 02/28/2025.

The home was observed to be clean and orderly, with central air and heating. Licensing staff observed the smoke detector and the carbon monoxide detector to be in operable condition.
Licensing staff observed the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged with a receipt dated 3/7/2025. Reminded licensee fire extinguisher should be serviced yearly. The home maintains telephone service via land line and cell phone. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available for children. Licensee prepares breakfast, lunch, and pm snack for the children in care.

Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be locked, to be made inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Licensing staff reminded licensee smoking is not allowed in the home.
The Licensee uses the back yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play areas were observed to be fenced. Licensing staff observed that the outdoor yard have toys and other materials such as tricycles, blocks and a playhouse for children. Per licensee the right-side yard is currently not being used because facility is in the processes of adding a play structure with rubber matting.

Child’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, and LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mary Silva
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2025
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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020170
VISIT DATE: 03/21/2025
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Licensee file was reviewed for the following: LIC 508- Criminal Record Statement, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse. Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification on expires 11/07/2025. Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and expires on 04/17/2026 for licensee. www.mandatedreporterca.com

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 additional resource. Licensee currently has one infant enrolled. LPAs observed licensee document Safe Sleep check-ins on Bright Wheel app. LPAs observed Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227) to be complete.
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.

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 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/process.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mary Silva
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2025
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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
L.A. DAY CARE-EAST, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020170
VISIT DATE: 03/21/2025
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Licensee 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.

MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes - Licensee, 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.

Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes - During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Based on Licensing staff observations and records review, no deficiencies are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal rights was given.
Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Marlene Garcia.
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Christina Gabelman
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Mary Silva
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/21/2025
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