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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 330920236
Report Date: 08/13/2024
Date Signed: 08/13/2024 03:05:11 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/13/2024 03:05 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:GIORDANO FAMILY DAY CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
330920236
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GIORDANO, D.FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(951) 526-8180
CITY:TEMECULASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92592
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 11DATE:
08/13/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Dana GiorganoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Chancellor arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:

· Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday 7AM-5:30PM. ·Off-limit areas include: garage, master bedroom, bedroom one and bedroom two. ·The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as Large FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. Eleven (11) children were present, during inspection with an assistant. · 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. ·All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children. ·Toxins are locked and inaccessible to children in care. ·Weapons are not present/stored according to licensee. 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. ·Current roster on file ·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 conducted August, 2024. · There is a pool and spa in the backyard that is properly gated and inaccessible to all the children. 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. ·Verification of control of property is on file. ·Children’s records are complete. ·Employee’s records are incomplete, a deficiency will be cited. · Mandated Reporter Training will expire in 9/2024, a reminder was provided that this certificate expires every two years. ·Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card will expire in September 2025. · Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 8/1993. · Resident and/or staff records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions.

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/process.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/13/2024
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: GIORDANO FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 330920236
VISIT DATE: 08/13/2024
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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.

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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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/

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) for.

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



Please see 809-D for listed deficiencies. All deficiencies will come with a plan of correction (POC) along with a due date.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Dana Giordano, 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 Dana Giordano. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/13/2024
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Created By: William M Chancellor Jr. On 08/13/2024 at 02:43 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: GIORDANO FAMILY DAY CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 330920236

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/13/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1796.45
TB Testing
(a) Affiliated home care aides hired on or after January 1, 2016, shall submit to an examination 90 days prior to employment, or within seven days after employment, to determine that the individual is free of active tuberculosis disease.
(b) For purposes of this section, “examination” means a test for tuberculosis infection that is recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and licensed by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and, if that test is positive, an X-ray of the lungs....

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of one staff assistant files reviewed. Unavailable for review during inspection was proof of TB clearance within the last year of employment. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/30/2024
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By COB, Licensee will email LPA proof of TB clearance from Assistnat 1. Either curent or completed within the last year prior to employment.
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:Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:William M Chancellor Jr.
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/13/2024


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