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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376627032
Report Date: 11/22/2019
Date Signed: 11/22/2019 02:56:20 PM

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:PECORARO, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376627032
ADMINISTRATOR:MARIA PECORAROFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(323) 365-8073
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92109
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 12DATE:
11/22/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:35 PM
MET WITH:Maria PecoraroTIME COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elise Read conducted an unannounced inspection with the Licensee. The home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Present upon arrival were helpers Sandra Spitaleri, Corinna Fantusi, and 12 day care children. Licensee arrived at facility at 1:15PM. The smoke detector (located in the hallway) meets requirements and is operational. Licensee was unable to locate the carbon monoxide in the facility during inspection. The fire extinguisher (located in the kitchen) meets regulation and is operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home.

Staff Sandra Spitaleri is not fingerprint cleared or associated to this facility. Licensee states that Sandra is helping today because licensee was short staffed. Sandra did leave the facility during the inspection to get fingerprinted and returned to submit completed Live Scan form. Sandra will not return to the facility until she is cleared and associated. First Aid and CPR certification for licensee expire on 12/2019. Neither helper that was present upon LPA's arrival has current First Aid/CPR. Licensee and helpers meet immunization requirements per SB 792 and have completed Mandated Reporter Training AB 1207 (www.mandatedreporterca.com). Children’s records have up to date immunization records, and Notification of Parent’s Rights Receipts. Licensee maintains a current roster and is conducting emergency/disaster drills according to regulation. Last disaster drill was conducted on 09/04/2019.

Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. The licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available. Areas used for child care include living room, hallway bathroom, and downstairs bedroom. Licensee is using upstairs bedroom #2, but did not report this to licensing. During today's inspection, LPA inspection upstairs bedroom #2 and cleared it to be used for child care. Licensee has stairs appropriately barricaded at the bottom and top of stairs for upstairs use. Off limits areas include kitchen and upstairs bedroom #3, which are inaccessible through use of safety gates. The garage is inaccessible through the use of a dead bolt. The home has a fenced backyard and front yard available for outdoor activities. The fireplace is screened.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elise ReadTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2240
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2019
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: PECORARO, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376627032
VISIT DATE: 11/22/2019
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Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms, ensure that all adults living or working in the home have criminal background clearances to avoid civil penalties associated with this requirement. Corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. Licensee was also provided handouts with information regarding Safe Sleep and Lead Exposure. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

LPA discussed and provided licensee with the following: Child Care Advocates - email address childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. In addition, for common questions or questions regarding licensing requirements to contact the Child Care Licensing duty line at 619-767-2248.

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.

Please see LIC 809D for cited deficiencies.

An exit interview was conducted with the licensee. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. LPA provided notice of site visit and observed it being posted at the facility.

Upon Receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Each parent will sign the LIC 9224, which will be kept in each child’s record.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elise ReadTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2240
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/22/2019
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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: PECORARO, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376627032
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/22/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
11/22/2019
Section Cited

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Criminal Record Clearance- All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility…Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department…This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA observation and record review, licensee did not ensure that all adults were fingerprint cleared prior to working in the home, which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
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Sandra Spitaleri will not return to the facility until she is cleared and associated to the facility.

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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: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elise ReadTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2240
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2019
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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: PECORARO, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376627032
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/22/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/27/2019
Section Cited

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...Licensees of family day care homes shall ensure that at least one staff member who has a current course completion card in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR issued by...a training program that has been approved by the Emergency Medical Services Authority.. shall be onsite at all times when children are present at the facility...This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA's observation and record review, licensee did not ensure that one staff onsite had current First Aid/CPR, which poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
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Sandra and Corinna via text message by the POC due date of 12/27/2019.
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Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home...the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including,...Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA's observation and interview with licensee, licensee did not report changing the upstairs bedroom to a room used for child care, which poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
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upstairs bedroom #2 in the child care area. Licensee will submit the updated sketch to LPA Read via text message by the POC due date of 11/29/2019.
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: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elise ReadTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2240
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2019
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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: PECORARO, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376627032
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/22/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
11/29/2019
Section Cited

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Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required- Every family day care home for children shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards...This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA's observation, licensee did not ensure there was a carbon monoxide alarm in the facility, which poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
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text message by the POC due date of 11/29/2019.

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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: Monica CuddyTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2249
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Elise ReadTELEPHONE: (619) 767-2240
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 11/22/2019
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