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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153808580
Report Date: 01/16/2020
Date Signed: 01/16/2020 02:46:32 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1605 EAST PALMDALE BLV, STE A
PALMDALE, CA 93550

FACILITY NAME:	TAFT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	153808580
ADMINISTRATOR:	ARAGON, GIOVANNI V.		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	819 6TH ST.		TELEPHONE:	(661) 336-5236
CITY:	TAFT	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93268
CAPACITY:	62	CENSUS: 47	DATE:	01/16/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Case Management - Licensee Initiated	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:28 AM
MET WITH:	Giovanni Aragon		TIME COMPLETED:	02:50 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 1/16/2020 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega conducted a Case Management inspection for the purpose of a capacity increase. The LPA was greeted by Center Director Giovanni Aragon who guided the LPA on a tour of the Center. The hours of operation are 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday serving children ages of 2 years to 6 years. The center is currently licensed for a capacity of 62 children. The center has three full day classrooms A, B, and C and requesting a capacity increase of 4 children bringing the total capacity to 66 children for the center. Classroom A and B was measured with an area of 800 sq. ft. each and capable of accommodating a total of 22 children in each classroom. The Center has requested an increase of capacity from 62 to 66 on 10/15/19. The LPA inspected classroom A, B, and C and observed furniture and equipment to be age appropriate and in good repair. Each classroom was found to be clean and safe. Telephone service was verified. Heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate. Children's belongings are kept along the wall in cubbies as you enter the classroom and individually labeled with child’s name. LPA observed age appropriate toys and materials. Flooring and carpet were inspected and clean. A drinking fountain is available inside the classroom for children to drink. Trash cans/storage containers for solid waste had tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. LPA inspected and observed a bathroom inside classroom A, B, and C. The classroom has two toilets and two sinks. The bathroom was observed to be clean and sanitary. Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and are age appropriate. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Water temperature was tested and is appropriate. The center serves breakfast, lunch and snack. The monthly menu is posted inside the classroom.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carissa Bell	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3786
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/16/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/16/2020

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, 1605 EAST PALMDALE BLV, STE A
PALMDALE, CA 93550

FACILITY NAME: TAFT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808580
	VISIT DATE: 01/16/2020

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There is a Parent Board located in each classroom with the required licensing forms posted. Sign in and out sheets are located in each classroom.

LPA observed a carbon monoxide and smoke detector combination installed and is in operating conditions according to State Fire Marshal standards in each classroom. There is a fire extinguisher located by the entrance of each classroom, last serviced date 7/10/2019. Cleaning solutions, toxins, and detergents are stored in a locked cabinet and inaccessible to children.

Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. The classrooms have scheduled times for outdoor play so that there is one classroom outside at any given time.

The facility has classroom A and B already included in the license and adding an increase of 2 children in each classroom. Fire clearance was granted on 11/05/2019. The classrooms consist of two toilets in each classroom, one for girls and the other for boys and a total of three sinks were observed inside the classroom.

The facility currently accommodates 62 children in the three classrooms. The following measurements for Classroom A, and B are as follows:
Room A
(20 x 40)= 800 Sq. Ft divided 35 = 22 Children (20 children already included in the License)
Room B
(20 x 40)= 800 Sq. Ft divided 35 = 22 Children (20 children already included in the License)
Outdoor measurements are as follows: 2,412.51 square feet divided by 75 = 32 children. The center has staggered schedules for outdoor play (Center provided daily schedule for classroom A, B and C). Adequate shade is available in the outdoor activity area. LPA observed the play climbing structure with foam cushioning surface. Large Igloo container with cups for outdoor drinking water was observed by LPA.

Additional forms and a copy of Title 22 Regulations may be obtained at the Department's website www.ccld.ca.gov.
Fire clearance was granted on 11/5/2019. Facility will be granted an increase capacity of 66 children effective today 1/1/16/2020 no citations were issued per Title 22 regulations during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted, copy of this report, notice of site visit, and appeal rights was provided to Center Director Giovanni Aragon.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Carissa Bell	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3359
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3786
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/16/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/16/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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