197411362-2-15-2024-12-CC-JDMO-D2GUDU-20240215143007

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197411362
Report Date: 02/15/2024
Date Signed: 02/15/2024 02:30:25 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/15/2024 02:30 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:	HARRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197411362
ADMINISTRATOR:	HARRIS, JENNIFER NICOLE		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 492-3297
CITY:	LANCASTER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93535
CAPACITY:	14	CENSUS: 1	DATE:	02/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	12:03 PM
MET WITH:	Jennifer Nicole Harris		TIME COMPLETED:	02:40 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 02/15/2024, at 12:03 P.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Harris Family Child Care Home to assess its ability to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Health, and Safety requirements. LPA Del Mundo met with Licensee, Jennifer Nicole Harris and stated the reason for the inspection. Licensee guided the analyst on a tour of the day care areas. The day care take place in the following area of the home: Living room, den and family room, bathroom #1, and outdoor play area. Licensee states the day care hours of operation is Monday to Friday, from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Currently living in the home is licensee, licensee’s adult sister, and two minor children (13 and 2 years old). Licensee is currently not providing transportation to children in care. During this visit, LPA observed one child present in the facility with the licensee providing care and supervision. Physical Plant: The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable conditions (tested at 12:57 P.M.). The facility has a brand-new fire extinguisher with a 2-A:10-B:C classification (reading in green, checked at 1:00 P.M.). Licensee stated that she owns no firearms, and no one smoke in the facility. LPA observed cleaning products and detergents are stored under the kitchen sink and secured with a safety latch to prevent access by children. Knives and other sharp items are stored in a plastic tub in the hallway cabinet and has a safety latch. Household medications are stored in the upper cabinets of the kitchen where children do not have any access. Licensee told LPA that zero medications are being provided for the children in care. The facility is a one-story house. The fireplace is covered with bookcase and is in the living room of the facility. The home has central heating and air conditioning units. Based on records review, licensee conducted the fire/earthquake drills on January 23, 2024, at 2:07 P.M.,

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundo	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2024

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: HARRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197411362
	VISIT DATE: 02/15/2024

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and is conducted once a month.

LPA observed safe and age-appropriate toys, toy cars, kitchen set toy, Legos, puzzles, board games, bowling pins, cubbies, coloring books, and other learning materials. Licensee provides has four cots for children to use during napping. Per licensee, one of the children use the couch in the family room when napping.

Licensee has first aid kit stored in the upper cabinets of the kitchen. LPA observed electrical outlets are covered with a safety plug to prevent access by children in care.

Licensee is advised that baby bouncers, saucer chairs, or any recalled and or banned toys or sleep/ play equipment are prohibited on the premises. Licensee is advised to check for fixture, furniture and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Bathroom: Toilet, sink and faucet were clean and operable. During the inspection, LPA did not observed razors and/or sharp objects, shampoos, mouthwash, medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care.

Currently, the licensee has two children enrolled in the facility. Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, he/she is separated from other children in the living room of the facility.

Outdoor: The facility has no body of water on the premises. LPA observed the backyard has a covered porch. A swing set is attached to a wooden house where children can climb. LPA also observed turf on the outdoor play area where children can play. Per licensee, she supervised children while playing outside.

At the time of inspection, Licensee is aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing on the day of the incident and/or 24 hours of incident by telephone, fax and/or in writing to the Department. Licensee is familiar with the Unusual Incident Report form, LIC624B. The report on unusual incident/injuries can also be mailed to unusualIncidentreport@dss.ca.gov

Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundo	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2024

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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: HARRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197411362
	VISIT DATE: 02/15/2024

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Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA reviewed two children’s files and the licensee’s files. Based on records review, children’s files are complete; licensee has current mandated reporter training that was completed on 04/06/2023; CPR/First Aid training was completed on 05/22/2023.

Licensee and other adults living at the facility have received criminal record clearance.

The following was discussed with the licensee:

The licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is always required for children in care. Licensee was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.

The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://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 https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual -

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundo	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2024

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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: HARRIS FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197411362
	VISIT DATE: 02/15/2024

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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 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

Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months and are also in Spanish. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov

The Licensee is informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

The facility is in compliance per Title 22 regulations. During today's inspection, LPA Del Mundo did not observed deficiencies that may hinder the health and safety of the children in care. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. An exit Interview and discussion of observations were conducted with the licensee.

Notice of Site Visit: A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213 was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

A copy of this Report was reviewed, and Appeal Rights were also provided to Licensee, Jennifer Nicole Harris.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundo	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/15/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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