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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 150406625
Report Date: 02/20/2020
Date Signed: 02/23/2020 04:58:34 PM

COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:TAFT COLLEGE CHILDREN'S CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
150406625
ADMINISTRATOR:HALL-SILVEIRA, MEGHANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:729 ASH STREETTELEPHONE:
(661) 763-7850
CITY:TAFTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93268
CAPACITY:150CENSUS: 75DATE:
02/20/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Meghan Hall-Silveiria, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
04:53 PM
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 On 02/20/20 at 10:30 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Esequiel Rodriguez and Licensing Program Manger. Claretta Yates conducted an unannounced inspection at the Taft College Children's Center facility to assess the Center operation of their program and current physical plant status. Also, to evaluate the Center's continuing ability to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Title V Health and Safety requirements and other applicable State and Statutory requirements. LPA Rodriguez and LPM Yates met with the Center's Director, Meghan Hall-Silveiria and stated the reason for the inspection.

The LPA and LPM observed current list of Child Care Center children rosters for each classroom, LIC 9040; Personnel Report, LIC 500; Designation of Facility Responsibility, LIC 308; Sign in and Sign Out rosters (101229.1) The Center's approved Plan of Operation (101173) and Parent Handbook (101218.1) was available for review.

The Center is licensed to provide services and supervision to 150 children. Currently there are 75 children present in care.

At 10:50 AM, LPA Rodriguez and LPM Yates along with Ms. Meghan Hall-Silveiria conducted an overall visual assessment of the inside and outside the Center's physical plant. The Center is clean, safe, sanitary and well maintain. All utilities are operational and in good order. There is plenty parking space. There is a complete main first aid kit with all required items available. The fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide monitors are placed in key locations throughout the Center and are fully operational.

Per Director, all persons designated to conduct Emergency Disaster Plan tasks are fully aware of their responsibilities. Their Emergency Disaster Plan includes earthquakes, fires, floods, etc. The Center conducts

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6944
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Esequiel RodriguezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3315
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2020
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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: TAFT COLLEGE CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 150406625
VISIT DATE: 02/20/2020
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Emergency Disaster drills on a monthly basis, and the drills are documented. Per Director an updated physical plan sketch/fire escape will be provided to CCL.

Posted on a prominent place is the is the parent board containing all the required forms posted and is accessible to parents. It contains the license; CCL Hotline complaint information; Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, LIC 9148; Fire Evacuation plan and the physical/floor plans (sketch); Parents Rights, PUB 393; Personal Rights, LIC 613A; Sign in/out sheets/log; Food Menu; Seat Belt Law.

The indoor and outdoor activity space for the children is adequate. All furniture, equipment, toys, and other required items are safe, age appropriate and in good repair; there is adequate heat/lightning and ventilation for the comfort and safety of the children; drinking water is available; there is a designated appropriate area for personal belongings. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, first aid kit and other items that may create a hazard to children are inaccessible to children. There were two classrooms that on one of their storage cabinets that contained medication and other items that may be of hazard to children were unlocked and accessible to children (storage cabinets were immediately locked) Also there were three storage cabinet doors with broken hinges (work order present) There is telephone service. Heating, lighting, water temperature and ventilation are appropriate.

Trash cans with tight lids were observed. The center provides meals; Breakfast, lunch and snack is provided. The LPM and LPA observed several food items that had passed its "best use by date" and other items that were not properly labeled with day of opening and date of use by. LPA and LPM remind the Director to ensure food personnel properly labeled, stored, and indicate expiration date in all food products.

According to the Director, the center participants in a Food Nutrition Program. Overall Food operation and management is properly done. Refrigerators are clean and operating at the proper temperature. There is hot and cold running water in the kitchen/food preparation area. Food preparation area is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6944
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Esequiel RodriguezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3315
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2020
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: TAFT COLLEGE CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 150406625
VISIT DATE: 02/20/2020
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The Center utilizes an isolated area near the Site Director's office to isolate ill children.

The outdoor play areas were inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. Climbing structures are age appropriate, play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. There is adequate shade area for rest. The playground is well fenced all around, and no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area.

During the inspection LPA and LPM observed adequate teacher child ratio in each classroom. Care and supervision were evaluated and determine basic needs of children are being met. Sign in/out sheet are maintained up to date and current.

A review of staff records on today's date indicates that the Center staff, and other individuals listed on the LIC 500, Personnel Report are not associated to the this facility. The LPA advise the Director that everyone that is listed on the Personnel Report or works for the facility, having direct contact with children, who require Caregiver Background Checks have received Criminal Record, FBI, DOJ and Child Abuse Central Index Check clearances or exemptions shall be associated to the Center. Per Director a request for association for the entire staff will be submitted immediately.

Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams; Immunization Records and Blue cards are all in the children's files. Records reviewed indicate the Director and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid and received mandate reported training.



The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA and LPM 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 Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6944
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Esequiel RodriguezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3315
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2020
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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: TAFT COLLEGE CHILDREN'S CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 150406625
VISIT DATE: 02/20/2020
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The Director indicated that she ensures all staff and those providing direct supervision to children complete mandated reporter training at least every two years, and for new employees that they complete the training within 90 days from date of employment. Per Director all staff working for the Center are aware of their responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 540-4000.

Immunization program and requirements was discussed. Per Director the staff is aware about varicella (chickenpox) vaccination now due at 15 months month instead 18 months.

For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website ccld.ca.gov

Overall, the Center is in compliance per Title 22 regulations, no deficiencies cited during this inspection.

An exit Interview was conducted and a copy of this Report, Children's Record Review form, LIC 857 and Review of Staff Records form, LIC 859 dated 02/20/20, and Advisory Note, LIC 9102 were provided to Ms. Hall-Silveira

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6944
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Esequiel RodriguezTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3315
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2020
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/20/2020
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