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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198021772
Report Date: 06/23/2025
Date Signed: 06/23/2025 11:43:33 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/23/2025 11:43 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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:GARCIA CRUZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198021772
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
GARCIA CRUZ ELMAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 365-5958
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90063
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 0CENSUS: 0DATE:
06/23/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:10 AM
MET WITH:Elma Garcia CruzTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
11:58 AM
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This inspection was conducted in Spanish

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection at the above facility on 06/23/25 at 09:10 a.m. The inspection conducted on this date is for a pending change of location application for a large family child care home. The Monterey Park Regional Office received an approved fire clearance on 06/11/25. The previous home was licensed under facility number #198020984. LPA met with applicant Elma Garcia Cruz who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Operation hours will be Monday through Friday 06:00am – 05:00pm. Applicant states she will care for children 0 months – 12 years old.

All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected, including but not limited to, off limit areas.

This is a one-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, front yard (fenced), driveway, patio (fenced), and detached garage. Parent will access the front yard for pick up/drop off. Per applicant, family members residing in the home are 2 adults and 2 minors. Licensee states there are 2 small dogs on the premises. Per applicant, all individuals present or living in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed home.

• Day care areas: living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, front bedroom (near entrance/playroom), 1 bathroom, and patio.

• Off limit areas: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, front yard, driveway, and detached garage.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/23/2025
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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA CRUZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021772
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2025
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**Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours** The Applicant does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary.

Areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Tour began in the dining room where LPA observed materials and equipment for children. Adjacent to the dining room is the front bedroom, living room, hallway leading to the children's bathroom, 1 bedroom, kitchen, laundry room, 2nd hallway leading to 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. LPA toured the front bedroom which is converted into a playroom where LPA observed additional materials and equipment for children. There were 2 cribs that meet title 22 regulations. Down the first hallway, LPA toured the children’s bathroom and observed it to be safe and in sanitary conditions. Applicant has a child proof lock on the bathroom cabinet where LPA observed cleaning products and shampoos inaccessible to children. At the end of the hallway there is 1 bedroom with furniture and will be inaccessible to children. LPA then toured the living room and observed furniture. The kitchen was toured and was observed to be safe. Applicant has placed a child proof lock on the kitchen cabinets that contain cleaning products, knives, and medications. Knives and Medications are kept on an up high cabinet. Down the hallway from the kitchen there are 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The laundry room is located near the kitchen. The laundry room is accessible; however, detergents are inaccessible to children. Children will exit through the back door/kitchen to access the patio. LPA observed the garage is locked and inaccessible to children. Ill children will be isolated from other day care children and will wait in the living room until parents arrive. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to the children.

Per applicant, there are no poisons on the premises. The applicant was advised that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock.

LPA observed (1) fire extinguisher: in the dining room. The 2A10BC fire extinguisher was fully charged and was serviced on 10/01/24, per the attached service tag. The applicant was advised that the fire extinguisher must be serviced yearly or purchase a new one and keep receipt.

Per applicant, food will be provided to all children in care. The applicant was advised that if food is brought from the children’s homes, all containers must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA CRUZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021772
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2025
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At 09:15 a.m. LPA toured the patio located behind the house. Children will access the patio by walking through the kitchen, driveway, and detached garage. Applicant has a door that fully closes to access the patio. When children use the patio, applicant will ensure that the door is closed to prevent children from accessing the driveway. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials. LPA advised the applicant to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines. Applicant understands that children should be supervised at all times.

Applicant tested the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors at 09:22 a.m. and were observed to be in operable condition.

The applicant has completed the required Health and Safety Training, Nutrition Training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires 01/06/26. There are first aid supplies available.

Telephone service is via a cell phone and will remain at the facility during operation hours. Applicant’s home is equipped with wall air conditioner with heat unit.

Per applicant, there are no firearms, no weapons on the premises. LPA did not observe any of the above mentioned during this inspection.

Per applicant, there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection.

The following was discussed with the applicant:

Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training, Immunization (TDAP, MMR, Influenza), mandated reporter training and a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA CRUZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021772
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2025
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• Reporting Requirements: Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home.

• Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing. LIC624B was provided.

• Smoking is prohibited in a family child care home.

Inspection Authority: All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Departments right to inspection the home, which includes, but is not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation.

Immunization Requirement: H&S 1597.622: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. The applicant has proof of immunizations. Applicant understands that each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year and record must be kept of vaccine or declination letter.

Mandated Reporter Training: H&S 1596.8662: Beginning January 1, 2018, all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees to complete training as specified on mandated reporter duties. Mandated Reporter Training must be taken every two years. Training is available at: www.mandatedreporterca.com

Per applicant, she does carry liability insurance or a bond in accordance with standard established by Family Child Care statue. Signed statements (LIC282) will be in children’s files. The law requires Family Child Care provider to carry liability insurance or bond in the amount of $300,000 annually or to maintain the signed statement in the facility file.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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. LPA also informed applicant 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.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
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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
MONTEREY PARK CC RO, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. 200-B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA CRUZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198021772
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2025
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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) or (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.

On this date, 06/10/25, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.

The applicant provided proof of control of property.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

A change of location for a large family child care license will be granted pending final file review. Facility is ready to be licensed. Once licensed, the applicant is required to adhere to the terms and limitations stated on the license.

The applicant’s signature on this report acknowledges that they have signed the Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) under the penalty of perjury that the statements on the application and any attachments are correct.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Elma Garcia Cruz.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Ana Chico
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Veronica Martinez-Garza
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
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