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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197413375
Report Date: 02/07/2020
Date Signed: 02/07/2020 02:17:38 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:	FOOTHILL LEARNING CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	197413375
ADMINISTRATOR:	HERRARTE, ANA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	14204 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD		TELEPHONE:	(818) 833-3139
CITY:	SYLMAR	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91342
CAPACITY:	45	CENSUS: 41	DATE:	02/07/2020
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:37 AM
MET WITH:	Melissa Herrarte		TIME COMPLETED:	02:35 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	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Victoria Hunt met with Director Melissa Herrarte today for the purpose of conducting an unannounced required 1 year inspection. During the time of this inspection LPA observed a total of 41 preschool children and 7 staff members. This preschool operates Monday – Friday 7:00 -AM-6:00PM. LPA toured and inspected the preschool inside and out. During this inspection obtained a updated personnel report and a facility sketch. At the initial inspection children were observed to be eating lunch and then were placed down to nap. This facility has a total of 4 preschool classrooms, each classroom was observed to be clean, safe and in good repair. In each classroom LPA observed furniture and equipment that was age appropriate and in good repair. LPA observed age appropriate toys, games, and cubbies in which children child store their belongings. Books, games and play toys were observed in each classroom along with other educational material. Drinking water is available and observed in each classroom. This facility utilized water jug for the children. There are disposable cups readily available for use. LPA inspected and observed the bathrooms in which the children utilize. There are three bathrooms on the premises of this facility. Children utilize a bathroom located near the main hallway, the bathroom was observe to have two age appropriate toilets, one urinal and one sink. Children also utilize another bathroom located in a classroom that has one toilet and one sink. There is a separate bathroom in which staff utilized that is locked, and is clean and sanitary. Each bathroom was observed to have an ample supply of soap, toilet paper and paper towels that are readily available.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Victoria Hunt	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/07/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2020

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

FACILITY NAME: FOOTHILL LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197413375
	VISIT DATE: 02/07/2020

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Per staff, there are no bodies of water or pools on the premises of this facility. There are no weapons or firearms on premises at this facility. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, freezer, and stove. This facility provides breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with snacks. Menus were observed to be posted for parents view.

LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks in the kitchen. Allergy lists are posted in each classroom and in the kitchen. Chemicals are kept separate from the food (kitchen). The kitchen is inaccessible to children there is a half door that was observed to be lock that separates the kitchen from the classrooms.

This facility has ensured and establish measures to keep the facility free of flies and other insects or rodents. The food- preparation area is clean and free of hazards. Trash cans/storage containers were observed to have tight-fitting covers for solid waste.

There is an operating telephone in the Child Care Center. LPA observed fully charged and operational 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in the kitchen and hallway. LPA unable to inspect napping equipment due to children napping during the time of the inspection. Sheets are washed daily or as needed for children.

Cleaning solutions was observed to be on premises and is inaccessible to children. Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. LPA observed several play apparatus' climbers swings, and slides play structures. The play apparatus was securely anchored to the ground underneath the play structure, LPA observed turf grass for cushioning. The area in which the play structures/apparatus' were observed to be free and clear of debris.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Victoria Hunt	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/07/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2020

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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: FOOTHILL LEARNING CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 197413375
	VISIT DATE: 02/07/2020

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Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that only prescription medication is administered with parent's written consent or permission. The directors only administer the medication. The director ensures that the medication is stored properly and is up to date and has not expired. Medication is properly labeled and stored There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the director's office. There are cots available for each ill child.

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 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.

The teacher’s and children ratios were observed. Care and supervision was evaluated and it was determine that the basic needs of the children are being met and are appropriate. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and all of the required licensing forms were posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Fire/Disaster drills are conducted at lease every month. Children's records and staff records were reviewed, and the records were complete. LPA verified at least one staff person present that has a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training (exp 03/2021 ).

Additional forms and a copy of Title 22 Regulations may be obtained at the department's website www.ccld.ca.gov. This facility was set up to receive quarterly updates and pins.
No deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted with the director.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Victoria Hunt	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8930
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/07/2020

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/07/2020

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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