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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343619043
Report Date: 06/06/2023
Date Signed: 06/06/2023 01:16:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/06/2023 01:16 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
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME:	GIORDANO, SYLVIA		FACILITY NUMBER:	343619043
ADMINISTRATOR:	GIORDANO, SYLVIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(916) 682-7301
CITY:	ELK GROVE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95624
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	06/06/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:45 AM
MET WITH:	Sylvia Giordano		TIME COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On June 6, 2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jennie Tedlos and Stacey Williams conducted an unannounced 1 Year required inspection and met with Licensee, Sylvia Giordano. LPAs observed 10 children supervised by Licensee, her assistant, and husband. Criminal record clearances have been verified. Facility fees were reviewed and are current. Licensee stated there are no new residents in the home since licensure. Licensee operation hours are Monday- Friday: 6:30 AM- 5:30 PM and does not provide overnight care. LPAs and Licensee toured the facility during the inspection. Off limit areas are the Fenced pool area, garage, master bedroom, the den, and the shop. The backyard is fenced. There is a pool at the home. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. No windows opens directly into the pool area. The pool is completely fenced with metal fencing. There are weapons in the home. Firearms and ammunition are properly stored according to Title-22 Regulations.. A dog was observed at the home and is separated in an off-limits area. Licensee states that dog never interacts with children in care. LPAs conducted record reviews during the inspection. Five child files, Licensee, and her Assistants’ files were reviewed. LPAs discussed mandated reporter training with the Licensee. Licensee and her Assistant has current Mandated Reporter Training on file. Licensee understands Mandated Reporter Training is to be completed every two years. Mandated reporter training can be accessed at www.mandatedreporterca.com. CPR/First Aid certification was reviewed for Licensee. Certification expiration date is 8 /2023. LPA observed fire drills were conducted at least once every six months and documented. LPAs observed that there were no hazardous items accessible to children. LPAs observed that cleaning materials were inaccessible. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet regulation. Toys appear to be safe. *REPORT CONTINUED ON SUBSEQUENT PAGE, 809 C*

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Bettina Engelman	TELEPHONE: (916) 215-3003
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennie Tedlos	TELEPHONE: 916-263-5744
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/06/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/06/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: GIORDANO, SYLVIA	FACILITY NUMBER: 343619043
	VISIT DATE: 06/06/2023

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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 of the 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.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services- IMS. LPAs reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual-Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. The following information regarding ADA Information 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

LPAs 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. LPAs 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.

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.

No Title 22 deficiencies observed in the areas evaluated during the inspection.

LPAs reviewed report with the Licensee, Sylvia Giordano and provided copies of the report along with Appeal Rights. A notice of site visit was provided and posted by LPA Williams and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Bettina Engelman	TELEPHONE: (916) 215-3003
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Jennie Tedlos	TELEPHONE: 916-263-5744
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 06/06/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/06/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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