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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376100639
Report Date: 05/08/2023
Date Signed: 05/08/2023 10:52:51 AM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:FARACO, PAULA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376100639
ADMINISTRATOR:PAULA FARACOFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 688-6818
CITY:ENCINITASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92024
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 3DATE:
05/08/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:15 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Paula FaracoTIME COMPLETED:
10:55 AM
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On 5/8/2023 at 9:15 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Joelle Redding, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. During this visit, there were three children in care, one under the age of 2 years. The facility is within ratio and capacity. LPA verified that there have been no changes to the association list.

LPA toured the home. Primary child care areas are day care room, hallway bathroom, living room, dining room, access to the kitchen, and fully fenced back yard. The facility sketch on file is accurate. Off limits areas have been made inaccessible with the use of door knob covers or safety gates. There are no weapons stored in the home or on the property and there are no bodies of water present. The fireplace has been secured. The fire extinguisher is full and of adequate size and located in the day care room. The smoke alarm (located day care room) and carbon monoxide detector (plugged in the wall of the living room are operational. Emergency drillst are being conducted and logged, but licensee is overdue as the last drill was done in August of 2022. here is a written Disaster Plan on file. LPA verified there are no changes. The home is clean, orderly with adequate ventilation and heating. Licensee has provided enough space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Licensee provides all food. LPA discussed nutritional requirements and food storage today. The furniture, to include napping materials and children’s toys, books and activities are safe and age appropriate and in good repair. Licensee has checked for recalled items. There is a working telephone and all required forms are posted.

Outdoor play space is fully fenced with age appropriate play equipment and activities in good repair. There are two aloe vera plants that LPA asked Licensee to move further back in the plant beds to be away from child areas. Licensee understands there is no smoking in or around day care areas. Licensee has two cats and a dog. LPA reminded Licensee that cat and dog food areas are to be kept clean and sanitary in day care areas and all feces is to be cleaned up from the yard prior to the presence of day care children.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/08/2023
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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: FARACO, PAULA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376100639
VISIT DATE: 05/08/2023
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Children’s files were reviewed. The facility roster was current and complete and is being stored for 3 years. Licensee's pediatric CPR/FA certificate with A-B-Cpr is valid through 5/1/2023. Licensee provided proof of registration for a renewal class on 6/17/2023 with A-B-Cpr. No staff or school age children currently. Licensee is reminded that Mandated Reporter Training certificates are to be renewed every two years at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage with Licensee: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] 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. . Licensee is reminded that infants may not be swaddled while in care and walkers, exersaucers, jumpers, bouncy seats, napping portables and drop sided cribs are not permitted for use.

Children will be observed upon entry and throughout the day for signs of illness. An appropriate isolation area has been established for sick children. Reporting requirements for positive Covid-19 results in children or staff were discussed to include contact with County Department of Public Health for guidance (619-692-8499) and Licensing (619-767-2248) to report the unusual incident for THREE or more cases.

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

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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2023
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: FARACO, PAULA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376100639
VISIT DATE: 05/08/2023
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Licensee is to be present in the home to ensure children are supervised and reminded that no children are to be left in parked vehicles and car seats are not to use used for sleeping. . Capacity limitations were reviewed. LPA discussed California Megan's Law and the website was provided as follows: www.meganslaw.ca.gov

Licensee is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Select “Child Care” then “Quick Links” and Quarterly Updates. Select “Receive Important Updates” then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select “subscribe.”

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.

LPA conducted child care quality management interview with Licensee Paula Faraco. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee.

See LIC 809D for Type B deficiencies. A Technical Violation was issued for expired Mandated Reporter Training.

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: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/08/2023
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Created By: Joelle Redding On 05/08/2023 at 10:35 AM
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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: FARACO, PAULA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376100639

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/08/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102417(g)(9)(A)
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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months.

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 that the last emergency drill was conducted more than 6 months ago in August 2022 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 05/15/2023
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Licensee states she will conduct and log an emergency drill by the end of the week and send the updated log to LPA as proof of correction.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(c)
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:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that she did not have an LIC 9227 on file for Child #1 is under 12 months old which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 05/15/2023
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Licensee states that she will provide the form to the child's parents at pick up today and will send a copy of the completed form to LPA as proof of correction.
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:Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/08/2023


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Created By: Joelle Redding On 05/08/2023 at 10:35 AM
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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: FARACO, PAULA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376100639

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/08/2023

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 interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that she has not been logging 15 minute sleep checks for Child #1 who is under 24 months, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 05/15/2023
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Licensee states that she physically checks because the baby sleeps in the same room as she is in, but she will document the sleep checks as required as required by regulation, using the sample sleep log provided by LPA or one she makes on her own, and will send a copy to LPA as proof 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:Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Joelle Redding
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/08/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/08/2023


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