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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343618695
Report Date: 02/24/2025
Date Signed: 02/24/2025 12:40:39 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:RAMACCIOTTI, AIFACILITY NUMBER:
343618695
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
RAMACCIOTTI, AIFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(916) 849-2879
CITY:ELK GROVESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95758
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 8DATE:
02/24/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Ai RamacciottiTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:30 PM
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On 02/24/2025, Licensing Program Analyst Katy Velazquez (LPA) conducted a field visit to the Family Childcare Home (FCCH) for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. LPA arrived at the FCCH and was met by Licensee Ai Ramacciotti (L1). LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entrance into the FCCH. Also present in the FCCH was L1’s adult Aide. LPA observed 8 preschool aged children being supervised by L1 and the Aide. LPA accessed Guardian to determine that all required adults were background cleared and associated to the license. L1 stated that there are no new residents in the home since licensure and confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. LPA completed the RSO profile on 02/13/2025. LPA assessed that annual fees are current.

LPA toured the areas of the FCCH that are accessible to children in care. L1 accompanied LPA for the entirety of the tour. The OFF-limits areas of the FCCH include the entire 1st floor (except for the front door entrance), garage, and enclosed pool. L1 acknowledged that children may never enter these OFF-limits areas. L1 reports her hours of operation to be Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. L1 stated that she does not provide overnight or weekend care.

LPA conducted a file review before arrival at the FCCH. LPA provided the Entrance Checklist to L1. LPA discussed the required postings in a FCCH with L1 and ensured that postings are current. LPA reviewed the children’s files for those who were in attendance. LPA reviewed the adult’s files and requested proof of immunizations. LPA reviewed the Facility’s Roster and observed the Fire Drill log to ensure that drills were conducted at least once every 6 months. A functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were tested in the kitchen. LPA observed cleaners stored on shelves that were inaccessible to the children in care and reminded L1 to store cleaners on shelves between uses. L1 stated that she does not store children's medications. LPA observed knives stored in kitchen cabinets that were inaccessible to children in care. The fireplace in the living room was observed to have a glass barricade; however, L1 stated that the fireplace is not used during operational hours. LPA observed baby-gate(s) barricading the stairways to make the stairs inaccessible to children. Continued on 809-C
SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/24/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Katy Velazquez On 02/24/2025 at 11:51 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
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: RAMACCIOTTI, AI

FACILITY NUMBER: 343618695

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 02/24/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(1)(A)(i)
Pool Safety
(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (1) The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features: (A) An enclosure, including, but not limited to, a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates the swimming pool from access to the family daycare home and has all of the following characteristics: (i) An access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA observed a pool gate that was not self-closing and with a lock that was less than 60 inches above the ground, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 03/17/2025
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Licensee will have the gate/entrance to the pool repaired so that it is self closing and the lock will be moved up to be at least 60 inches from the ground. Licensee will email LPA a video of the gate by 5 PM on 03/17/2025.
Section Cited
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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:Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Katy Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/24/2025


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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: RAMACCIOTTI, AI
FACILITY NUMBER: 343618695
VISIT DATE: 02/24/2025
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LPA reminded L1 to fully latch the baby-gates and not to rely on bungee cords as locks. LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the kitchen that appeared to have a reading in the green zone. Toys appeared to be safe and in good supply. LPA observed an in-ground pool that was surrounded by a fence. LPA observed that the gate to the pool was not self-closing and the self latching lock was less than 60 inches from the ground. LPA observed the backyard to be fully fenced. LPA observed play structure(s) in the back yard that appeared to be in working condition and were cushioned by wood chips. L1 stated there are no firearms in the FCCH. L1 stated that she does not own any pet(s).

LPA discussed Mandated Reporter Training with L1. Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires that all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and renew their training every 2 years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. This training requirement may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/. The training is currently provided in English and Spanish. L1 has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which will expire on 09/2025. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training was also verified by LPA and will expire on 11/2025.

LPA discussed the Safe Sleep Regulations with L1 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 L1 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 that s/he register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on purchased equipment.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with L1. L1 stated that she does not currently have any children with medical needs nor medication. LPA reminded L1 that proper storage of medications is related to the IMS plan and medication may not be stored in children's backpacks. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. Continued on LIC 809-C

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2025
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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 S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: RAMACCIOTTI, AI
FACILITY NUMBER: 343618695
VISIT DATE: 02/24/2025
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information through this communication platform. To receive important licensed related information, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. L1 was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

L1 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.

L1 understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours per day. L1 understands that if an unusual incident occurs; licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours and the Unusual Incident Report/LIC 624 shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. L1 understands that if any structural changes are made to the FCCH; licensing must be notified PRIOR to construction. L1 understands that if she wants to make any OFF-limits area an ON-limits area, she must notify licensing and LPA must do an inspection BEFORE children are allowed in said area. L1 understands that children’s records are to be maintained according to Title 22 regulations and be accessible to Licensing for up to 3 years.



If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send 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/inspection-process.

Title 22 deficiencies were cited on subsequent 809-D page(s). An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee Ramacciotti. LPA provided Licensee Appeal Rights to L1. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Karyn Guerra
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Katy Velazquez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/24/2025
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