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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419458
Report Date: 10/12/2023
Date Signed: 10/12/2023 01:14:03 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/12/2023 01:14 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:VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA,WILEY CANYON HEAD STARTFACILITY NUMBER:
197419458
ADMINISTRATOR:PRISMA RUBIOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:24240 LA GLORITA CIRCLETELEPHONE:
(818) 897-4124
CITY:NEWHALLSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91321
CAPACITY: 40TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 40CENSUS: 18DATE:
10/12/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Prisma Rubio, Site DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
01:20 PM
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On 10/12/2023 Licensing Program Analyst Isabel Ortega met with facility Director Prisma Rubio and conducted an Annual Random unannounced inspection. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. At time of entry LPA observed 18 children ages 3 years to 5 years of age in care and 6 staff providing care and supervision.

There are a total of two classrooms, one playground and two sheds at the back of the building (maintained locked) utilized for equipment storage. There are also, containers with emergency supplies, emergency food and essentials at the facility’s kitchen.
Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed individual storage with children’s name labeled for children's belongings.

An isolation area was inspected, which takes place in the staff office, between the classrooms, by the main entrance. Children have the option for rest time and quiet time if needed. Children are provided with cots for nap time. The sheets and blankets are provided by facility and every Friday are taken home by family for wash.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/12/2023
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: VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA,WILEY CANYON HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419458
VISIT DATE: 10/12/2023
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Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked of toiletries, sanitized and disinfected by staff daily on a rotation schedule and as needed.

Facility operates morning Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Facility provides Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack for children enrolled. Menu is posted visible to parents and copies are available upon request. Menu is also posted on Learning Genie. Food allergies are noted in each classroom and food preparation area.
Facility had 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 (dual, tested at 11:05 a.m.) and fire extinguishers(serviced on 10/02/2023) were observed and are in operating condition according to fire marshal standards and codes.

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, and there is hot running water in the food preparation area. The kitchen area is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023
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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: VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA,WILEY CANYON HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419458
VISIT DATE: 10/12/2023
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Emergency Drills are conducted every sixth month last drill was conducted and documented on 10/02/2023 at 10:00 a.m.

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. The outside play yard is still under construction, center will continue to utilize the original play yard or the enclosed side grass area until the new play yard is completed. Children must be escorted to the play yard with visual supervision. Facility provides children with filtered water in disposable cups for indoor and for outdoor children are provided with water from the filtered water dispenser in an igloo container (disposable cups are available). There is adequate shade area for rest. According to facility there is no bodies of water and LPA did not observe any bodies of water in the outdoor play area during inspection.


Facility maintains adequate teacher child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determine basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents.
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.
Directors and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires until 06/24/2024. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training is dated 11/23/2021.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023
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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: VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA,WILEY CANYON HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419458
VISIT DATE: 10/12/2023
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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 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

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. Applicants 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. Director is aware self and all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 540-4000.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023
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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: VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA,WILEY CANYON HEAD START
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419458
VISIT DATE: 10/12/2023
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For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov

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, no deficiency will be issued today. An exit Interview was conducted with facility Site Director Prisma Rubio. Copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit (NOA) and appeal rights were provided on this day.

A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years. The NOA shall be posted visible to parents for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Isabel Ortega
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/12/2023
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