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GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Los Angeles, CA 90042

Facility:
192004352
Type:
FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
12

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJanuary 29, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 29, 2025

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE from February 17, 2022 through January 29, 2025.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 7, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of January 17, 2025.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 4 local median in 90042

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.44
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.32

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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. (C) Ammunition shall be stored and locked separately from firearms. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the licensee stated the firearm and ammunition are stored together and is unable to find the key for the lock box which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(4)(C) - 102417(g)(4)(C)
Official code
102417(g)(4)(C)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep (b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPAs observed toys and blankets in the crib while the infant was eating which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 7, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(b) - 102425(b)
Official code
102425(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above licensee stated that her uncleared adult son lives in the home which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - 1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Official code
1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Personal Rights (a) Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPAs observed an infant in the crib eating with a bottle propped with a blanket which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 7, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102423(a)(2) - 102423(a)(2)
Official code
102423(a)(2)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the fire extinguisher had no been serviced since 2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
Official code
102417(g)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee does not have a sleeping log for infants and states she was not aware of the requirement which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 9, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(j)(1) - 102425(j)(1)
Official code
102425(j)(1)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights (d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). (1) 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). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 children does not have the LIC995A in their file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction / follow-up note
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights (d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). (1) 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). This requir...
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102419(d)(1) - 102419(d)(1)
Official code
102419(d)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation of A Family Child Care Home (3) A file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family child care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out 5 children does not have a signed LIC282 in their file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102417(m)(3) - 102417(m)(3)
Official code
102417(m)(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Safe Sleep An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 infant does not have an LIC9227 on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 10, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 102425(c) - 102425(c)
Official code
102425(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
102370 Criminal Record Clearance (d) All individuals subject to a criminal record..... prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed licensee's son Efren Garcia and licensee's assistant Natalie Medina do not have a fingerprint clearance.
Inspector notes
LPA observed licensee's son Efren Garcia and licensee's assistant Natalie Medina do not have a fingerprint clearance.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 17, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 102370(d) - 102370(d)
Official code
102370(d)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
(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: Assistant #1 has not completed a Mandated Reporter Training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 1, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in assistant #1 and #2 have not completed a Mandated Reporter Training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 19, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Licensee, assistant #1 and assistant #2 do not have proof of MMR and Tdap vaccines, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 19, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1597.622(a)(1) - 1597.622(a)(1)
Official code
1597.622(a)(1)