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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376605762
Report Date: 05/25/2023
Date Signed: 05/25/2023 04:46:18 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:GARCES, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376605762
ADMINISTRATOR:GARCES, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 306-2722
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92106
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 11DATE:
05/25/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Maria GarcesTIME COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
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On 05/25/2023, at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Dana Stevens conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensee, Maria Garces. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Licensee's assistant was also present in the facility with eleven children ages 4 months, 6 months, 13 months, 15 months, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 and 3. Facility was in substantial compliance with capacity/ratio requirements.
Licensee stated hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. This facility is a single story, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas are used for child care: Daycare room, and hall bathroom. Off limits areas are the remainder of the house. These areas are made inaccessible through use of safety gates.

Upon entering the daycare area LPA observed 10 napping children and an infant confined to a car seat. At LPA"s request Licensee removed the infant from the car seat and placed her in a play yard. The fire extinguisher was 1A 10 BC and did not meet regulation. Smoke/Carbon Dioxide detectors were operational. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities, Licensee stated total supervision is provided. No bodies of water observed on the premises during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of facility records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Licensee’s and assistant's First Aid and CPR certification expire 08/2023. Licensee and assistant have required immunizations. Licensee and assistant did not have proof of Mandated Reporter training Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. Children's files were reviewed and found complete. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented in 01/2022. There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. The provider physically checks on sleeping infants every 15 minutes.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana Stevens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/25/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: GARCES, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376605762
VISIT DATE: 05/25/2023
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LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.

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 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3), are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D pages.

Upon Receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months.

An exit interview was conducted with the licensee.  The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. 

 Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dana Stevens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/25/2023
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Created By: Dana Stevens On 05/25/2023 at 04:05 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: GARCES, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376605762

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/25/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102425(h)
Infant Safe Sleep
Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/25/2023
Plan of Correction
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At LPA's request Licensee immediately removed infant from car sear and placed her in play yard.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Dana Stevens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/25/2023


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Created By: Dana Stevens On 05/25/2023 at 04:05 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: GARCES, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376605762

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/25/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(1)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a fire extinguisher that did not meet regulation, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/26/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will obtain a Fire Extinguisher that is 2A 10 BC or larger and provide proof to LPA within 30 days.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not conducting and documenting fire drills every 6 months, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/26/2023
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Licensee will provide proof of current and updated fire drill log within 30 days.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Dana Stevens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/25/2023


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Created By: Dana Stevens On 05/25/2023 at 04:05 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: GARCES, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376605762

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/25/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having current Mandated Reporter certification for herself and her assistant, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/26/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will provide proof of completion of Mandated Reporter training for herself and her assistant within 30 days. This training can be completed online at www.mandatedreporterca.com.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Cynthia Gray
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Dana Stevens
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/25/2023


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