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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197403180
Report Date: 02/16/2024
Date Signed: 02/16/2024 01:18:44 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/16/2024 01:18 PM - 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:	KIDS FIRST LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	197403180
ADMINISTRATOR:	CYNTHIA SAENZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	13215 KELOWNA STREET		TELEPHONE:	(818) 897-5427
CITY:	PACOIMA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91331
CAPACITY: 214	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 214	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	02/16/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:20 AM
MET WITH:	Eloise Ortiz, Director and Gloria Mancilla,Supervisor		TIME COMPLETED:	12:55 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 2/16/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Isabel Ortega met with Site Director, Eloise Ortiz, Director and Gloria Mancilla, Supervisor conducted an Annual Inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During inspection LPA did not observe any children in care and 13 staff. Facility has 11 classrooms licensed approved and operates in 10 classrooms referred to as the preschool and Toddler. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in the main office. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed cots are provided. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries by staff and on-site custodian disinfects, and sanitizes daily. The furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and AC ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2024

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: KIDS FIRST LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197403180
	VISIT DATE: 02/16/2024

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Facility sampled water for lead and results are below the 5.5 ppb which is the maximum allowable. The classroom consists of filtered water in an igloo container for indoor and outdoor drinking. The facility has individual disposable cups available.

Facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Facility provides breakfast, morning snack and lunch for children enrolled.

Facility has all the required posted documents: Facility License, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist.

First Aid supplies, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide were observed to be operating properly. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and is serviced yearly and meets the Fire Marshal codes and standards last serviced 8/16/2023.

Trash cans with tight lids were observed. Food was inspected, and it was properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Refrigerator is clean and operating at the proper temperature. A refrigerator is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. There is hot running water in the kitchen area.

Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children and chemicals and cleaning supplies are stored in an area separate from food supplies.

Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 12/15/2023 at 10:00 a.m. Food allergies are noted and are posted in the food preparation area and in each classroom.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2024

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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: KIDS FIRST LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197403180
	VISIT DATE: 02/16/2024

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The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. During outdoor play children are provided with filtered water in an igloo container (disposable cups are available). 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.

The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms. The snack menu is posted in the main office and parents may request a tangible copy per request.

Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact and Medical Exams; Immunization Records are all in the children's file. The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number.

Director is currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which does not expire until 08/04/2025. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training is dated 01/11/2023.
The following Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2024

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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: KIDS FIRST LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197403180
	VISIT DATE: 02/16/2024

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toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/.
All staff are required to take the Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training every 2 years. www.mandatedreporterca.com.

Upon hired date all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations.

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. 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. According to facility documentation all staff are aware they are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hot-line at (800) 540-4000.

For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2024

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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: KIDS FIRST LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197403180
	VISIT DATE: 02/16/2024

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For updates on Community Care Licensing please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/

Per Title 22 Regulations facility is complying with rules and regulation, facility is incompliance, and no deficiencies will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted. A copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit and appeal rights were provided on this day.

A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. The Notice of site visit shall be visibly posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/16/2024

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