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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434409960
Report Date: 03/27/2024
Date Signed: 03/27/2024 12:36:51 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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:GARCIA, SILVIAFACILITY NUMBER:
434409960
ADMINISTRATOR:SILVIA GARCIAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(408) 806-7205
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95121
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 5DATE:
03/27/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:40 AM
MET WITH:Silvia GarciaTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Silvia Garcia for an annual/random visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's adult daughter, licensee's assistant Guadalupe Gonzalez Bello with her 16 year old daughter and five day care children including two infants. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, and two adult daughters.

A review of staff records on 03/26/2024 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Silvia Garcia 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.


LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today’s inspection. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA observed an infant swaddled sleeping in a play yard. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the home. LPA observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. All sharp objects, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, poisons, and other similar items inside the home are stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: master bedroom/bath, two bedrooms, two hallway closets and attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left side and right side corner of the home that is
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/27/2024
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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, SILVIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434409960
VISIT DATE: 03/27/2024
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fenced off to children. Licensee states she has two dogs and are vaccinated. LPA observed licensee and her assistant have a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 05/2024 and completed Mandated Reporter training. Licensee completed on 12/23/2023 and assistant on 10/02/2023.

LPA observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 02/02/2024. LPA reviewed ten children's files. Child 4 is missing LIC995. LPA did not observe a completed Safe Sleep log for infant in care. Licensee states day care is insured with DCI. LPA discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee and assistant have immunization records on file.



Supervision of children was discussed with licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time. Licensee understands if she transports children via vehicle, children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Silvia 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 Silvia Garcia 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.


LPA discussed Zero Tolerance related regulations with licensee Silvia Garcia and was advised of the assessment of $500 immediate civil penalty and an ongoing $100 per day per violation continues until the violation(s) is corrected. 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
SUPERVISORS NAME: Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2024
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, SILVIA
FACILITY NUMBER: 434409960
VISIT DATE: 03/27/2024
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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Silvia Garcia. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

The following type A and B deficiencies were cited on the attached page (809-D). Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction (POC) Due Date may result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made.

LPA Deanna Villagrana informed licensee Silvia Garcia that this report dated 03/27/2024 document(s) 1 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

Also, LPA Deanna Villagrana informed the licensee Silvia Garcia to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/27/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/27/2024
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Created By: Deanna Villagrana On 03/27/2024 at 12:13 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
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, SILVIA

FACILITY NUMBER: 434409960

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 03/27/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
102425(f)
Infant Safe Sleep
An infant shall not be swaddled while in care.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed an infant swaddled sleeping in a play yard. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the home which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/27/2024
Plan of Correction
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Licensee removed the blanket during the visit and stated she understands she may not swaddle infants.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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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:Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2024


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Created By: Deanna Villagrana On 03/27/2024 at 12:13 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
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: GARCIA, SILVIA

FACILITY NUMBER: 434409960

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 03/27/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)(D)
Infant Safe Sleep
Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

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. LPA did not observe a completed Safe Sleep log for infant in care which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/03/2024
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Licensee will submit past Safe Sleep logs for the month of February and March for child 7 to CCLD by POC date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102419(d)(1)


This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights and received a copy of the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05)
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 4 is missing LIC995 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/03/2024
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Licensee will submit LIC995 for child 4 to CCLD by POC date.
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:Susy Cervantes
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Deanna Villagrana
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/27/2024


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