197493015-4-17-2024-12-CC-JDMO-D4F38K-20240417180140

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493015
Report Date: 04/17/2024
Date Signed: 04/17/2024 06:02:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/17/2024 06:02 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:	SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE		FACILITY NUMBER:	197493015
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MALAIKA E SMITH		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(661) 878-3541
CITY:	LANCASTER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93535
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 3	DATE:	04/17/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	03:34 PM
MET WITH:	Malaika E Smith		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	06:00 PM

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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	On April 17, 2024, at 11:45 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Smith Family Child Care Home to assess its ability to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Health, and Safety requirements. LPA Del Mundo met with Licensee, Malaika Smith and stated the reason for the inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility. The LPA provided copies of the LIC 126 Entrance Checklist Form, LIC 311D Forms/Records to Keep in the Family Child Care Home, and all records/forms that need to be maintain in the facility. Licensee guided the analyst on a tour of the day care areas. The day care take place in the following area of the home: living room, dining area, bedroom 1, bathroom 1, and backyard (outdoor play area). Licensee states the day care hours of operation is Monday to Friday, from 5:30 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. Currently living in the home is the licensee, licensee’s adult daughters (27 and 19), and minor children (11, 9, and 8). Licensee is currently providing transportation (pick up only) to children in care. Licensee has current California Driver’s License, vehicle registration, and car insurance. During this visit, LPA observed three children present in the facility. Physical Plant: The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable conditions (tested at 4:07 P.M.). The facility has a fully charge fire extinguisher with a 2-A:10-B:C classification (reading in green, checked at 4:09 P.M.) and the last service date was on September 27, 2023. Licensee stated that she owns firearms and are in the licensee’s room. Per licensee, the firearms are stored in a safe and the ammunitions are kept separately. Licensee also stated that no one smoke in the facility. LPA observed all cleaning products and detergents are stored in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink where they are inaccessible to children. Knives and other sharp items are at the back of the refrigerator. Per licensee, she does not have household medications. Licensee also told LPA that zero medications are currently being provided for the current children in care. Licensee stated that she is not enrolled in a food program but is providing meals and snacks to children.

Lady King
Joselito DelMundo
	DATE: 04/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2024

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: SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197493015
	VISIT DATE: 04/17/2024

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The facility is a two-story house. All rooms upstairs are off limits, and a wooden gate is used to barricade the entrance upstairs. There is a fireplace in the family room and is covered with a with a metal screen. The home has central heating and air conditioning units.

Based on records review, licensee conducted the fire/earthquake drills on April 3, 2024, at 4:35 P.M., and is conducted once a month.

Safe and age-appropriate toys, toy cars, blocks, wooden blocks, ball pit, puzzles, dolls, were observed during the inspection. LPA also observed twelve sleeping cots for children to use during nap time. LPA also observed 1 play pen during the inspection.

Licensee has first aid kit boxes stored under the kitchen sink and on top of the fireplace mantle. LPA observed electrical outlets are covered with a child safety plastic plug to prevent access by children in care.

Licensee is advised that baby bouncers, saucer chairs, or any recalled and or banned toys or sleep/ play equipment are prohibited on the premises. Licensee is advised to check for fixture, furniture and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Bathroom: Toilet, sink and faucet were clean and operable. LPA did not observed razors and/or sharp objects, shampoos, mouthwash, medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care.

Currently, the licensee has eight children enrolled including one infant in the facility. Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, the child is separated from other children in the bedroom 1 of the facility.

Outdoor: The facility has no body of water on the premises. The outdoor play area is made of concrete and has a covered patio. LPA observed a trampoline at the outdoor play area. Per licensee, the trampoline is only being used by her grandchildren.

At the time of inspection, Licensee is aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2024

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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: SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197493015
	VISIT DATE: 04/17/2024

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the parent/guardian and Licensing on the day of the incident and/or 24 hours of incident by telephone, fax and/or in writing to the Department. Licensee is familiar with the Unusual Incident Report form, LIC624B. The report on unusual incident/injuries can also be mailed to unusualIncidentreport@dss.ca.gov

Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA reviewed five children’s files and licensee files. Based on records review, one of the five children’s files is incomplete and is missing immunization records for child 3. Per licensee, she will send the immunization records of child 3. Licensee and assistants have current mandated reporter training certificates dated April 15, 2024, and May 22, 2023. Licensee and assistant have current CPR/First Aid trainings completed on March 18 and April 12, 2024. Licensee and assistant have proof of immunization against measles, pertussis, and influenza. Licensee and assistant have TB skin test on file.

Licensee and assistant were advised to take the in-person CPR/First Aid training either through the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or any Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved/accredited training centers.

Licensee and other adults living at the facility have received criminal record clearance.

The following was discussed with the licensee:

The licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is always required for children in care. Licensee was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.

The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2024

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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: SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197493015
	VISIT DATE: 04/17/2024

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exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. 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.

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-and-resources/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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. 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

Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months and are also in Spanish. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov

The Licensee is informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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 Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The facility is in compliance per Title 22 regulations. During today's inspection, LPA Del Mundo did not

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2024

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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: SMITH FAMILY CHILD CARE	FACILITY NUMBER: 197493015
	VISIT DATE: 04/17/2024

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observed deficiencies that may hinder the health and safety of the children in care. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. An exit Interview and discussion of observations were conducted with the licensee.

During the exit interview the licensee Malaika Smith confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

Notice of Site Visit: A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213 was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

A copy of this Report was reviewed, and Appeal Rights were also provided to Licensee, Malaika Smith.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Joselito DelMundo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/17/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/17/2024

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