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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153805521
Report Date: 05/10/2024
Date Signed: 05/13/2024 09:25:38 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/13/2024 09:25 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME:	MARIA'S CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	153805521
ADMINISTRATOR:	LOPEZ, MARIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 390-4053
CITY:	ARVIN	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93203
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS:	DATE:	05/10/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Required	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:22 AM
MET WITH:	Maria Lopez		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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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 05/10/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Lopez FCCH Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with licensee, Maria Lopez who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 7 adults and no minor children. Per the Licensee, hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5AM to 5 PM. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided at the moment. Upon arrival, LPA observed 8 children present. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Physical Plant: This is a single-story home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Per licensee, care is provided primarily in the living room, dining room and bedroom#1, bathroom (located inside the daycare) and backyard. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medication and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA observed age-appropriate safe toys and napping equipment on the premises. Per licensee, there is a designated area for ill/sick children in the living room. Children nap in the living room. Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom located inside the day care room. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The bathroom was toured and inspected sink and toilet which is in operable condition.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3411
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/10/2024

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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: MARIA'S CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153805521
	VISIT DATE: 05/10/2024

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Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen has a physical barrier, LPA observed a child safety gate installed. Sharp items are located in the counter. Per licensee, she does currently have a food program. Meals offered: Breakfast, AM snack, Lunch and PM Snack.

Backyard/Outdoor areas: The backyard is fenced in. The outdoor play area was inspected and was observed to be free of hazards, lose or sharp parts and tools. LPA observed appropriate and safe toys in the play area. Per licensee, there are two cats and one dog in the property. Per licensee and LPA’s observations, there are no pools or bodies of water in the premises.

Off-limits: Per licensee, the off-limit areas of the home include the 3 bedrooms, one bathrooms. There is a backyard that remains closed with a gate and is made inaccessible to children.

Care and Supervision: Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. The Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care.

Fire/Health/Safety: There is a cell phone kept charged and on the Licensee at all times.
Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide were observed to be in operable conditions.
The First Aid kit was observed to be complete with supplies including thermometer, tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, and a first aid manual. LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (3A40BC) reading in Green and currently serviced. The facility currently does not have childcare insurance. Per licensee, she currently does offer transportation, LPA observed insurance to be current.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3411
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/10/2024

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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: MARIA'S CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153805521
	VISIT DATE: 05/10/2024

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Documents Provided and or Discussed: Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and LIC9227 (Individual Sleeping Plan) and Sleep Logs. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Lopez and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Provider Information Notices (PINs) & Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates on Rules, Regulations, Policies and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe Applicant was informed all forms pertaining to Child Care Licensing can be found at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/forms-brochures/forms-alphabetic-list/i-l

Child Care Advocates Program: Provides information and resources about licensed childcare. www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov

Megan’s Law - On this date, 05/10/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

MyChildCarePlan.org: Family Child Care Home licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Criminal Record Clearance: Licensee [or facility representative] 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.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3411
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/10/2024

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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: MARIA'S CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153805521
	VISIT DATE: 05/10/2024

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Inspection was conducted in Spanish, LPA is certified bilingual by the department.

Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care.

Applicant was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within 24 hours of incident by telephone and in writing within 7 days of incident to the department. Applicant was informed all suspected Child Abuse should be reported to the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. The above incident should be reported on the form LIC624B per the regulation. The form should be email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov

There are no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Lopez, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3411
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/10/2024

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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: MARIA'S CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 153805521
	VISIT DATE: 05/10/2024

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Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications are stored in a pantry, made inaccessible by a child safety gate. Cleaning compounds are stored in a lower cabinet in the kitchen, made inaccessible by a child safety gate. There are no firearms in the home.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS): 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 Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time.

Records: Children’s records were observed to be complete. Infant’s files were also observed to be complete. Licensee’s CPR/First Aid is maintained current, it expires on 03/2026. Mandated Reporter Certificate is also maintained current, it expires on 03/07/2026. Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 02/20/2024. Per LPA’s observations, the Facility License, Emergency Disaster plan, Earthquake Preparedness and Parents Rights Poster were posted.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3411
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/10/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/10/2024

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