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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419450
Report Date: 02/10/2025
Date Signed: 02/10/2025 01:58:44 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/10/2025 01:58 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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME:	WALKER FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197419450
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	WALKER, LAKEISHA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 723-6860
CITY:	LANCASTER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93534
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	02/10/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	12:30 PM
MET WITH:	Lakeisha Walker- Licensee		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	02:25 PM

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On Monday, February 10, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Braddock, conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Lakeshia Walker who guided LPA on a tour of the home. People who reside in the home are (Licensee, Spouse, Adult Children) who are live scanned and have TB skin test on file and 1 minor child (10). The large family childcare home operates Monday through Saturday 23 hours a day, Licensee was advised that a staff member must always be awake while children are in care (for 23-hour operation). This facility is closed on Sundays. At the time of the visit there were 0 daycare children present with 1 staff member.

This is a one-story home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, family room, living room, laundry room, and garage. Children have access to living room, hallway restroom, kitchen. Off-limit areas of the home are bedrooms 1 to 3, bathroom 2 and backyard. (Off-limits areas are made inaccessible by safety knobs). LPA observe 2 dogs at the facility, licensee states the dogs are fully vaccinated.

There is not a swimming pool/body of water on the premises.

The home was inspected inside for comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation. Medications are stored in the kitchen top cabinet, inside a container inaccessible to children. The kitchen knives are stored in the kitchen top cabinet and made inaccessible. Cleaning compounds are stored in the laundry inaccessible to children.

The First Aid kit is in the living room cabinet inaccessible to children. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA did not observe any weapons or firearms. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition. The Fire Extinguisher is green, fully charged, and meets the standards of the State Fire Marshal. The licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 06/24/26. The licensee has the required immunizations against pertussis (TDAP) and measles (MMR) and Influenza. Page 1

Lady King	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8933
Sherell Braddock	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3412
	DATE: 02/10/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2025

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
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: WALKER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197419450
	VISIT DATE: 02/10/2025

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The licensee completed the required Mandated Reporter training on 7/11/24.

The required posted documents were posted and located by the front door to the right. Notification of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148).

The following was discussed with the licensee:

ANNUAL FEES DUE DATE: 03/17/25 PIN: 843389 BALANCE: $140.00

Mandatory licensing forms for the children’s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed; The licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee was made aware that it is her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care.

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-andresources/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.

Licensee 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8933
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherell Braddock	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3412
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/10/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2025

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
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: WALKER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197419450
	VISIT DATE: 02/10/2025

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The licensee was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department.

Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, licensees, directors, and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Licensee must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. 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.

Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "childcare" room; Room additions to the family childcare home. Any change from an area of the family childcare home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. The licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition, or construction.

This facility provides does not Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) 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/.

Lead Flyer Requirement Health and Safety Code 1596.7996 mandated that effective January 1, 2019, CCC's and FCCH's are required to provide parents and guardians of children enrolling or reenrolling in care with written information on the risks and effects of lead exposure, blood lead testing requirements and recommendations, and options for locations of affordable blood lead tests as specified. A Lead

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8933
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherell Braddock	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3412
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/10/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2025

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
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: WALKER FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197419450
	VISIT DATE: 02/10/2025

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Poisoning Facts Flyer was created, in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to satisfy this requirement.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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 licensee was advised it is her responsibility to visit the department's website to access licensing forms, Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs): www.ccld.ca.gov

LPA confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and completed the RSO profile in FAS during the file review.

This inspection visit was conducted in person. The report was read, and a copy was provided to the licensee, Lakeisha Walker. Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8933
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sherell Braddock	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3412
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/10/2025

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/10/2025

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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