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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197419790
Report Date: 06/07/2023
Date Signed: 06/07/2023 01:40:26 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/07/2023 01:40 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:EKATA TRAINING CENTER, INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
197419790
ADMINISTRATOR:EDWARD MONAGHANFACILITY TYPE:
840
ADDRESS:27831 SMYTH DRIVETELEPHONE:
(661) 255-1114
CITY:VALENCIASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91355
CAPACITY: 30TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 30CENSUS: 0DATE:
06/07/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:00 PM
MET WITH:Edward MonaghanTIME COMPLETED:
02:15 PM
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On June 7, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annelise Villa and met with Licensee Edward Monaghan for the One Year Required inspection. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival LPA observed 7 classrooms in use with a total of 0 school age children. There was 1 staff on the premises working under the facility’s License. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.

Indoor/Children’s Area: Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; all indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of the classroom has a surface that is safe and clean, cleaning compounds inaccessible, poisons locked, furniture/equipment is good condition, free of flies, other insects, rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children’s needs; all play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate, each child has an individual permanent storage locker for his/her clothing, and personal belongings.

Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids and children bring drinking water is reusable cups from home and water is also provided by the facility. All materials and surfaces are toxic free are inaccessible and there is no fireplace. There are working carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and Fire Extinguishers (2A41BC) in the hallways. There is a working landline telephone on the premises.

Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed two restrooms for children. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available in both restrooms. Water temperature is appropriate.



Outdoor: Children use an outdoor area for exercise and free play. Children use classrooms for martial arts for exercise and free play. The area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, and debris.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Annelise Villa
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/07/2023
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: EKATA TRAINING CENTER, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419790
VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023
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Facility Records: Roster, fire/disaster drill log last completed on 12/15/2023, CPR/First Aid and mandated report training were reviewed and maintained current.

Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 394L), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist.

Food Service: : The kitchen area is off limits to children in care. Sharp utensils are inaccessible. The refrigerator and freezer is clean and fully stocked. Food served to children are snacks.

Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS.

Advisory/Other: First aid supplies (thermometer, bandages, scissors) readily available in every classroom. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located in the gym's office, facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, sign in/out sheets available and completed daily at pick up and drop off. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, and daily inspection for illness is conducted. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises.

Electrical outlets are inaccessible, recalled and or prohibited toys or play equipment were observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children.

Sign in and out sheets are completed daily at pick up and drop off times. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Roster current.

Health Related Services: Director is advised all prescription and non-prescription medications must have child’s name and are dated, written consent and instruction from child’s representative, and a plan to document and report to child’s representative when medication is administered to a child; IMS plan was discussed and Director understands when IMS is necessary.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Annelise Villa
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023
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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: EKATA TRAINING CENTER, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419790
VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023
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Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission (licensing medication form- LIC9221 - also used). Per Director, she does not have children enrolled who require medication. LPA advised the Director must administer medication, and document the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication can be brought and taken home by the parent daily. Medication will be properly labeled and stored in its original container. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the director’s office.

Currently, Incidental Medical Services are not provided to children in care. 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/childquanda.html

Assistant Director advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov). 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 the day care center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. An On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.

Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Director shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Annelise Villa
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023
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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: EKATA TRAINING CENTER, INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 197419790
VISIT DATE: 06/07/2023
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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process


A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiency was cited today.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. This report was read and provided to along with her appeal rights.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Annelise Villa
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/07/2023
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