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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197492872
Report Date: 04/25/2023
Date Signed: 05/10/2023 12:02:19 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 05/10/2023 12:02 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Document is an Amendment of Original Document on 05/10/2023 11:48 AM

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

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On 5/10/2023 at 11:40am, Licensing Program Analyst met with Preschool Director Karen Allen and amended the Facility Evaluation Report on 3/22/2023 to reflect the dismissal of the appeal on the Type A Citation received during that visit.

On 3/22/2023 at 2:10pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Pittman arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by Preschool Director Karen Allen and permitted to enter the facility. Site Director Noelle Heflebower joined on the tour later. LPA toured the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During the inspection, LPA observed 3 children and 3 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

Facility consists of a total of 37 rooms/areas: ten classrooms, four offices, five kitchen, four staff bathrooms, 20 children’s bathroom: 10 girl’s bathrooms and 10 boy’s bathrooms, one for each gender for each classroom, reception area, and one outdoor play area; there are two office buildings for the elementary school on the campus but the offices are off limits to the children in care.

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Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed sign-in sheets completed by each parent/guardian per requirements. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. The children have access to water via individual water bottles with filtered water. An isolation area was inspected in the office and located near a separate restroom. Children are provided napping and age appropriate, individual bedding and mats were observed. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flushed 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 with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea PittmanTELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/25/2023
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: LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197492872
VISIT DATE: 04/25/2023
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Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operating according to Fire Marshall standards. First Aid Kit was observed to be complete with the following supplies including tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, thermometer, and a first aid manual. Trash cans with tight lids were observed; however, LPA observed there were trash cans without lids in the classrooms. Staff addressed this issue by moving the trash cans to an inaccessible area to children in care. This is a Technical Violation. Cleaning supplies, hazardous materials, and/or poisons are found to be out of the reach of children and locked under the sink or above the sink in cabinets.

Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented on 4/1/23 at 9:30am for the Fire Drill and 3/16/23 at 10:30am for the Emergency/Earthquake Drill. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC and 3A40BC) is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal Codes and Standards (last serviced on 4/9/2023 and 4/11/2023) were found in all of the classrooms. Menus are posted at least a week in advanced, dated, and in sight of parents to review. Daily activity schedules are posted in each classroom showing meal/snack times, nap time (if given), and specific activities. Food allergies are noted and are on sheets above the sink in each classroom. There is no outside food allowed and the center provides morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack.

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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. Climbing structures and other play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. Children are provided with filtered water via individual drinking bottles during outdoor play. There is adequate shaded area for rest, additional seats are moved into the shaded area when needed. The playground is well-fenced, all-around, and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area.

Facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea PittmanTELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2023
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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: LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197492872
VISIT DATE: 04/25/2023
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Records/Documentation:
Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact, required Licensing Documents and Medical Exams; Immunization Records are all in the children's file.
Personnel records were reviewed for completeness. Director and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid which is valid until 08/27/24. Child Care Providers (AB1207) Mandated Reporter training certificates has expired for the staff but the staff are currently working on completing the training. This is a Technical Violation.

The facility roster was up to date, all staff have been fingerprinted and associated to the designated license number.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 Child Care Center. 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.

Safe Sleep was not discussed as this center does not have any infants on site nor licensed for infants.

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

Upon hire date, all staff are required to be immunized and show proof of immunization records according to Title 22 regulations.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea PittmanTELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2023
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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: LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197492872
VISIT DATE: 04/25/2023
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All staff are required to take 3-hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training (AB1207) every 2 years. 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 Hot-line at (800) 540-4000.

For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov


Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

For updates on Community Care Licensing, please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov



A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years.

Per Title 22 Regulations, this facility is in compliance, no deficiency will be issued today.

An exit interview was conducted with Site Director Noelle Heflebower and a copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit, and Appeal Rights were provided on this day.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea PittmanTELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2023
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Document Has Been Signed on 05/10/2023 11:59 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

Document is an Amendment of Original Document on 05/08/2023 03:19 PM

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: LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197492872

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/25/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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Section Cited
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Scott HerringTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/25/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/25/2023
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