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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493364
Report Date: 08/16/2023
Date Signed: 08/16/2023 04:29:45 PM


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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:LAUGH AND LEARN CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197493364
ADMINISTRATOR:KAREN SCOVELLFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:44539 10TH STREET WESTTELEPHONE:
(661) 726-0001
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93534
CAPACITY:27CENSUS: 10DATE:
08/16/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:33 AM
MET WITH:Director Karen ScovellTIME COMPLETED:
04:45 PM
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On 8/16/2023 at 10:33am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Pittman arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by Director Karen Scovell and permitted to enter the facility. The Director guided the LPA on a tour of the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During the inspection, LPA observed 10 infants and 13 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm.

Facility consists of a total of 10 rooms/areas: five separated classrooms, one office, one kitchen, one staff bathroom, one children’s bathroom, and one outdoor play area.

Indoor Activity Space:
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 filtered water in large drinking containers dispensed in individual, one-time use disposable cups. An isolation area was inspected in the office and located near a separate restroom, the staff’s restroom. Children are provided a napping and age appropriate and individual bedding and cots 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. Sharps are kept in the inaccessible, off-limits kitchen.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela RamonTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3798
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea PittmanTELEPHONE: 661-202-3375
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/16/2023
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: LAUGH AND LEARN CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493364
VISIT DATE: 08/16/2023
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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 shall be complete with the following supplies including tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, thermometer, and a first aid manual. The first aid kit was missing the tweezers and bandages, the Director completed the kit by including the missing items. Trash cans with tight lids were observed; however, the Director placed the trashcans without lids in the off-limits kitchen area. Cleaning supplies, hazardous materials, and/or poisons are found to be out of the reach of children and inaccessible to children in care.

Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented on 8/4/2023 at 10:00am for the Fire and Emergency/Earthquake Drill. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal Codes and Standards (last serviced 7/7/2023). Menus are posted at least a week in advanced, dated, and in sight of parents to review. Daily activity schedules are posted showing meal/snack times, nap time (if given), and specific activities. Food allergies are noted and are posted in the kitchen on the wall and in each separate classroom. Store bought outside food is permissible and the center provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

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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 other play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. There were tricycles and other toys that were damaged, the Director made them inaccessible to children in care. Children are provided with filtered water via disposable, one-time use cups during outdoor play. There is adequate shaded area for rest. 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.

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

DATE: 08/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2023
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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: LAUGH AND LEARN CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493364
VISIT DATE: 08/16/2023
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The Lead Testing for the drinking water was waived as the Director completed a declaration and received a waiver for not utilizing the facility water faucets in food preparation or for drinking. Filtered water is used.

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. Personnel records were reviewed for completeness. Director and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid, expires until 07/15/2025. Child Care Providers (AB1207) Mandated Reporter training certificate is dated 9/1/2021 and expires 9/1/2023. The Director is aware of renewing the Mandated Reporter every two years.

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.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the facility representative 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 facility representative 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.


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

DATE: 08/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2023
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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: LAUGH AND LEARN CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493364
VISIT DATE: 08/16/2023
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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

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

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



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

DATE: 08/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2023
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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: LAUGH AND LEARN CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493364
VISIT DATE: 08/16/2023
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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 Director Karen Scovell 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: 08/16/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/16/2023
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