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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376612359
Report Date: 11/21/2024
Date Signed: 11/21/2024 02:22:42 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 11/21/2024 02:22 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, MARICELA FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376612359
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	GARCIA, MARICELA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(760) 607-9729
CITY:	ESCONDIDO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92027
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	11/21/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	11:55 AM
MET WITH:			TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:45 PM

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On 11/21/24, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kelli Waters & Gabriela Hernandez arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. Present during the inspection were Licensee, assistant and adult resident. LPA met with Licensee and toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:

Facility Review:
• Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday thru Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

• Off-limit areas include: All bedrooms, kitchen, and garage

• The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. 9 children (including 2 infants) and 2 staff were present

• 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.

• Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children

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

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

• 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 11/08/24

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

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, MARICELA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376612359
	VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

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Facility review cont.
•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.

• During inspection, LPAs observed items label “keep out of reach of children” and disposable razors in bathroom cabinet that were accessible to children in care, outside LPAs observed cleaning products within reach of children and a 5 gallon bucket filled ¾ full with soapy water under the outside children’s sink. LPAs advised Licensee to make items inaccessible and to empty the bucket after each handwashing session or to enclose under the sink making the bucket inaccessible.

Record Review:

• Verification of control of property is on file

• Current roster on file

• Children’s records are complete

• Employee’s records are complete

• Mandated Reporter Training expires on 10/15/25

• Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 05/08/26

• Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 10/29/01

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

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

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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, MARICELA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376612359
	VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

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Topics Discussed:
• 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/

• 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.

• 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.

• Licensee 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).

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/inspection-process.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

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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, MARICELA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376612359
	VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

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

*2 Type B deficiencies were cited during this visit. See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies details.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Maricela 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. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 11/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 11/21/2024 02:22 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Kelli Waters On 11/21/2024 at 01:35 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
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, MARICELA FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376612359
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 11/21/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102417(g)(4)

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: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having items labeled "keep out of reach of children", disposable razors and a 5 gallon bucket filled with 3/4 soapy water in backyard, all in accessible areas which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/29/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will add a child-lock to medicine cabinet in bathroom, place cleaning items in inaccessible areas and empty 5 gallon under sink bucket after each handwashing session or enclose the area under the outside sink. Licensee will provide LPA with photographic evidence of corrections via email via 11/29/24

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

102425(i)

Infant Safe Sleep

If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib or play yard, the provider shall move the infant to a crib or play yard as soon as possible. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed C1 sleeping on a mat with a blanket directly next to a sofa, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 11/29/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will place C1 in crib to sleep during child care hours, free of any objects in and on the side of the crib. Licensee will write a letter of understanding of the Infant Safe Sleep Regulations and email to LPA by 11/29/24.

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:

Carlos Martinez

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Kelli Waters

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/21/2024

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