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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493364
Report Date: 05/17/2019
Date Signed: 05/17/2019 01:57:56 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1605 EAST PALMDALE BLV, STE A
PALMDALE, CA 93550
FACILITY NAME:LAUGH AND LEARN CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197493364
ADMINISTRATOR:DAMON, TAMMYFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:44539 10TH STREET WESTTELEPHONE:
(661) 726-0001
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93534
CAPACITY:27CENSUS: 12DATE:
05/17/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:11 AM
MET WITH:Karen Scovell, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
11:55 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox met with Director, Ms. Karen Scovelltoday for the purpose of conducting an unannounced Annual/Required inspection. This is a combination center that also has a pre-school component (197493363). Center was toured according to facility sketch. The centers hours of operation are from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Infants are located in the rear of the center.

**LPA observed age appropriate furniture, equipment, toys and materials. The classroom was observed to be clean and safe and free of any Health or safety hazards. Telephone service was verified as well as adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. Drinking water is available, Children's belongings are kept in cubbies.

***Changing tables are located within arms reach of a sink. LPA observed bathrooms to be clean and sanitary, with soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and age appropriate. The staff rest-room is located in the rear of the building.

**Center has cribs and cots available for sleeping. Bedding and linens are individually stored so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. Bedding and linens are laundered weekly and as needed (washer and dryer on premises). All flooring and carpets were inspected for cleanliness, and in good repair. Cribs are lined along the wall, each crib is labeled with infants name.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna MaddoxTELEPHONE: (661) 568-8971
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
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
CCLD Regional Office, 1605 EAST PALMDALE BLV, STE A
PALMDALE, CA 93550

FACILITY NAME: LAUGH AND LEARN CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493364
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2019
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
05/31/2019
Section Cited
HSC
1596.7995
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 (a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles.
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Director shall have staff provide verification of current immunizations by POC due date.
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Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff file review, Staff #2 & #3 missing copy of current immunizations.
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Type B
05/17/2019
Section Cited
CCR
101217(a)(6)(11)
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Personnel records shall be maintained on the licensee, administrator, and each employee, and shall contain specified information. - This requirement was not met as evidenced by
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Director shall request missing documentation from staff, files shall be completed by POC due date.
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staff fie reviewd, Personnel files for Staff # 2 & #3 were
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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: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna MaddoxTELEPHONE: (661) 568-8971
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1605 EAST PALMDALE BLV, STE A
PALMDALE, CA 93550
FACILITY NAME: LAUGH AND LEARN CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493364
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2019
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**Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. Center utilizes sand for cushioning material/ Infants are not allowed on climbing structure on the play yard. The area was observed to be free of debris. Drinking water is brought outside for children. There are no bodies of water observed on the premises. The playground is enclosed by a fence to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. There is a locked storage shed on the yard that contains children's play equipment and supplies.

**Food preparation area/Kitchenette was inspected for safety, cleanliness, proper equipment & protection against contamination and storage. Center serves breakfast and lunch, menus observed and posted. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children. The refrigerator was inspected, LPA observed bottles and Sippy cups labeled with children's names.



Director was reminded of the following requirements:

**Prior to working or volunteering in a licensed child care facility, all individuals subject to a criminal record review shall obtain a clearance or criminal record exemption. If a fingerprint clearance has been obtained through the Department, Licensee may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from one state licensed facility to another using form LIC 9182 - Criminal Background Clearance Transfer Request.

**The requirement to report Unusual Incidents (UIR) and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and submit form LIC 624B within 7 days of UIR.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna MaddoxTELEPHONE: (661) 568-8971
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1605 EAST PALMDALE BLV, STE A
PALMDALE, CA 93550
FACILITY NAME: LAUGH AND LEARN CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493364
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2019
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**The Parent Board (located in the main entrance area) contained all documents that are required to be posted according to Title 22 Regulations. At least 1 staff person present with current Pediatric CPR and First Aid; LPA reviewed a sampling of children and Staff files today as part of this inspection. Sign in and out sheets were inspected and contain full legal signatures. LPA observed a fully stocked first aid kit; fully charged fire extinguishers; carbon monoxide detectors throughout the center. Fire Drill/Earthquake log is posted.

******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 o 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


****LPA informed Director of the Departments Child Care Advocate’s (CCA’s) that can forward Quarterly updates regarding Child Care Licensings’ Rules and Regulations and offer personalized assistance. You may contact Shoghig Khadarian Child Care Advocate directly at (310) 308-1612.
Email address: Shoghig.Khadarian@dss.ca.gov

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna MaddoxTELEPHONE: (661) 568-8971
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1605 EAST PALMDALE BLV, STE A
PALMDALE, CA 93550
FACILITY NAME: LAUGH AND LEARN CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493364
VISIT DATE: 05/17/2019
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**§1596.7995:
(a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

**§1596.8662 Requirement for Mandated Reporter Training and renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. mandatedreporterca.com

**Senate Bill AB 633 - Child Care Facilities: Parent Notification Requirements


Summary: All Licensing Reports are available on line with the exception of confidential documents and Complaints rendered Unfounded

**Each report (documenting a Type A citation) shall remain posted for 30 days along with the Notice of Site Visit (printed out during this inspection). Family child care homes shall post during hours of operation. **Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100.00 civil penalty. In addition; all parents of currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months shall receive a copy of report documenting the Type A citation and sign form LIC 9224 acknowledging receipt. Civil Penalty assessments will be assessed if all above requirements are not adhered to. Copy of 811 (Confidential Names List) was provided during this inspection

Type B citations issued today (see LIC 809D), Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility. A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna MaddoxTELEPHONE: (661) 568-8971
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/17/2019
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