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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 394500554
Report Date: 07/23/2024
Date Signed: 07/23/2024 03:56:24 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/23/2024 03:56 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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:TOVAR GARCIA, MARIA CARMENFACILITY NUMBER:
394500554
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
TOVAR GARCIA, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(209) 986-8824
CITY:STOCKTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95212
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 0DATE:
07/23/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
02:00 PM
MET WITH:Licensee Maria Carmen Tovar GarciaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:20 PM
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On 7/23/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carla Polanco met with Licensee Maria Carmen Tovar Garcia for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were no children present at the start of inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

All adults subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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.

A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include the downstairs bedroom, entire upstairs, storage and backyard. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed playroom area with age appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Outdoor play space is fenced. There are no bodies of water on the premises.

The backyard has an in-ground that is fenced per Title 22 regulations, and LPA observed the gate to self-close and self-latch.

Report continues on LIC 809-C..................
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carla Polanco Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/23/2024
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
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: TOVAR GARCIA, MARIA CARMEN
FACILITY NUMBER: 394500554
VISIT DATE: 07/23/2024
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Children's files were reviewed. Emergency information and required immunization records were on file. LPA observed a current roster and documentation that a fire drill is conducted at least once every six months. Licensee's immunization records are available in the facility file. Current EMSA pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 02/2025. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter certification was recently expired, Licensee was reminded to retake the training every two years. Licensee does not carry liability insurance; Liability insurance waiver was observed in children’s files.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. Licensee stated that she is not caring for infants at this time.

LPA discussed the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes for infants 24 months and under. LPA provided copies of LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan for infants under 12 months.

This provider is not currently providing Incidental medical Services (IMS) to children in care. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed.

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 platform. Licensee stated that she receives the PIN's.

Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the licensee. A notice of site visit was provided and posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carla Polanco Rivera
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/23/2024
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