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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 150407462
Report Date: 02/05/2020
Date Signed: 02/05/2020 03:12:24 PM

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 CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	150407462
ADMINISTRATOR:	HALL-SILVEIRA, MEGHAN		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	729 ASH STREET		TELEPHONE:	(661) 763-7850
CITY:	TAFT	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93268
CAPACITY:	36	CENSUS: 7	DATE:	02/05/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:16 AM
MET WITH:	Megan Hall-Silveira		TIME COMPLETED:	03:30 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 2/5/2020, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega, LPA Brigitte Tsutaoka, and LPA Nadia Flores met with Director, Meghan Hall-Silveira to conduct an unannounced Annual Random inspection. LPAs announced the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry to the facility. LPAs toured and inspected the facility. Upon arrival LPAs observed 7 infants in care. The inside and outside of the facility were inspected. The indoor activity space for infants are in two separate classrooms. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children were inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and observed to be in good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. The LPAs observed individual cubbies with infant’s names. The facility utilizes an isolated area near the Site Director's office to isolate ill infants. The LPAs observed the required cribs for infants and cots with individual sheets provided by the center for infants. The LPAs observed three staff to 7 infants in one classroom (mobile and non-mobile infants have a separate space). In the second classroom LPAs did not observed any infants in care. Facility is in compliance with staff to infant/toddler ratios. Changing tables were observed to be in compliance with regulations. Storage containers for solid waste had tight fitting covers. First Aid supplies, smoke, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers (last serviced date was 6/3/2019) were observed and in operable condition. Facility conducts emergency drills monthly, last drill recorded was 2/4/2020. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. The center provides meals; Breakfast, lunch and snack is provided. Food is properly stored and labeled with the current date. Infant bottles are provided by facility and sanitized after every use, bottles are also labeled and with current date. According to the Director, the center participants in a Food Nutrition Program. Food was inspected, and it was properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Refrigerator is 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: Carissa Bell	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3786
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2020

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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: TAFT COLLEGE CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 150407462
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2020

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Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children and stored separately and away from food. Menu is posted for parent’s review.

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 LPAs observed adequate teacher child ratio in each classroom. Care and supervision were evaluated and determine basic needs of infants are appropriate and are being met. A review of the sign in/out sheet was conducted to verify the current census of children. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents.

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. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number. Director and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 1/11/2022.

The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.
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 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: Carissa Bell	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3786
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2020

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
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: TAFT COLLEGE CHILDREN'S CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 150407462
	VISIT DATE: 02/05/2020

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Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com. Director is aware self and all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 540-4000. Director and staff demonstrated Mandated Reporter Training certificate dated 12/27/19.

For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov
Went over new immunization new regulations and requirements which were effective 7/01/2019. New Regulation regarding varicella(chickenpox) vaccination now due at 15 months month instead 18 months. Went over lead water testing and referred to regulation 2020.
For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/

The facility was in compliance per Title 22 regulations, no deficiencies will be cited today 2/5/2020. An exit Interview was conducted with Director Meghan Hall-Silveira, a copy of this Report, appeal rights and Notice of Site visit was provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carissa Bell	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3786
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/05/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/05/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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