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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 370810031
Report Date: 09/17/2024
Date Signed: 09/19/2024 09:59:52 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO NORTH, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/19/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Sherlynn Banas
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20240619114606
FACILITY NAME:ALBANESE, KELLY FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
370810031
ADMINISTRATOR:KELLY ALBANESEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 339-3866
CITY:SANTEESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92071
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 3DATE:
09/17/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
03:19 PM
MET WITH:Kelly AlbaneseTIME COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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Sharp edges around fireplace are unsafe for children.
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 On September 17, 2024, at 3:19 PM., Licensing Program Analyst, Sherlynn Banas conducted an unannounced complaint visit for the complaint received on June 19, 2024, regarding the allegation that sharp edges around fireplace are unsafe for children. There were 3 children in care at the time of visit. Based on observations and interviews, the fireplace without padding on the edges can cause an immediate injury to the children in care.
LPA, Sherlynn Banas informed licensee, Kelly Albanese that this report dated September 17, 2024, document 9099, has 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Also, LPA, Sherlynn Banas, informed the licensee Kelly Albanese to provide a copy of this licensing report dated September 17, 2024, that documents 1 Type A citation 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 parents/guardians of newly enrolled children 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.

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Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherlynn Banas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024
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

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO NORTH, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/19/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Sherlynn Banas
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20240619114606

FACILITY NAME:ALBANESE, KELLY FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
370810031
ADMINISTRATOR:KELLY ALBANESEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:9624 ABBEYFIELD ROADTELEPHONE:
(619) 339-3866
CITY:SANTEESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92071
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: DATE:
09/17/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
03:19 PM
MET WITH:Kelly AlbaneseTIME COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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Licensee uses Pack n' Play in lieu of safe accommodations.
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 On September 17, 2024, at 3:19 PM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sherlynn Banas conducted an unannounced complaint visit for the complaint received on June 19, 2024, regarding the allegation that licensee uses Pack n' Play in lieu of safe accomodations. There were 3 children in care at the time of visit. Based on observations, record review, and interviews, there were several instances when the Pack n' Play was used which prevented child from freely interacting with other children, from engaging in age appropriate activities, and from developing fine and gross motor skills.

The allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1) the deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. The Notice of Site Visit was provided, and LPA observed posting. Licensee is advised it must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Kelly Albanese. A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherlynn Banas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 51-CC-20240619114606
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO NORTH, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: ALBANESE, KELLY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 370810031
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/17/2024
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PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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09/18/2024
Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(2)
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Personal Rights 102423(a)(2)Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived... by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative...
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Licensee stated that play yard will be used for emergency reasons only for 5 to 10 minutes max. , and will not be used to seperate from engaging in activities and from developing his or her motor skills.
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Based on observation, Licensee uses Play yard in lieu of safe accommodations w/c prevented child from freely interacting w/ other children, from engaging in age appropriate activities &from developing fine motor skills which poses a potential health,safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherlynn Banas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024
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Control Number 51-CC-20240619114606
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO NORTH, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: ALBANESE, KELLY FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 370810031
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/17/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
09/18/2024
Section Cited
CCR
102423(a)(2)
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Personal Rights 102423(a)(2)Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived... by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative...
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Licensee, Kelly Albanese will purchase foam for the edges of the fireplace. Licensee will send proof through email and send it to LPA Banas email by September 18, 2024.
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Based on observation, the edeges of the fireplace was not padded which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tashima Daniel
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherlynn Banas
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/17/2024
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