334841249-1-28-2025-10-CC-GHEZ-DDCRQH-20250128121335

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334841249
Report Date: 01/28/2025
Date Signed: 01/28/2025 12:13:45 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/28/2025 12:13 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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	334841249
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	GARCIA, CLAUDIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	7603987510
CITY:	COACHELLA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92236
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16	CENSUS: 13	DATE:	01/28/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:50 AM
MET WITH:	Claudia Garcia		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:35 PM

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On 01/28/2025 at 10:50 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gabriela Hernandez arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:

· Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday thru Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm. Licensee will submit new LIC279 to update hours.

· Off-limit areas include: garage, master bedroom and master restroom, and bedroom #2. Licensee will submit updated facility sketch to include backyard as on-limits.

· The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. There were 13 children present (2 school age, 11 toddlers) with Licensee and 2 assistants.

· Appropriate supervision was being provided during this inspection

· A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file

· A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.

· There is no fireplace in the home.

· All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children.

· Toxins are locked and inaccessible to children in care.

· Weapons are not present per Licensee. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations

· Single Story Home

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/28/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025

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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334841249
	VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025

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·Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys are provided

· Current roster on file

· Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted

· Documentation of fire and disaster drills are on file – Last drill was conducted on 08/01/24.

· No bodies of water are present at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.

· Verification of control of property is on file.

· Children’s records are complete.

· Employee’s records are complete

· Mandated Reporter Training expires 01/2027.

· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires 12/2025

· Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 04/20/2008.

· Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions.

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 them 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/28/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025

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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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334841249
	VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025

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Licensee Claudia 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 Claudia 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.

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, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

Licensee Claudia 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.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/28/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025

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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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 334841249
	VISIT DATE: 01/28/2025

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Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov

Licensee can submit fingerprint transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from the facility at: Associations_Disassociations858@dss.ca.gov

There are no deficiencies being cited at this time.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Claudia Garcia confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Licensee Claudia Garcia. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/28/2025

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/28/2025

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