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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750056
Report Date: 07/28/2021
Date Signed: 07/28/2021 03:03:51 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME:	LITTLE STEPS OF FAITH PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197750056
ADMINISTRATOR:	VALLADARES, SUZETTE		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	14021 SAYRE STREET		TELEPHONE:	(818) 362-5049
CITY:	SYLMAR	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91342
CAPACITY:	44	CENSUS: 9	DATE:	07/28/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:35 PM
MET WITH:	Tammy Lazendorf		TIME COMPLETED:	03:18 PM

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On 07/28/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justin Dorsey conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with director Tammy Lazendorf who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. LPA observed 9 children in care with 2 staff. All staff members are cleared and associated to the facility.

Furniture and equipment were inspected for operable conditions and age appropriateness. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. Children have access to water through water dispensers and disposable water cups located inside the preschool classroom and nap room. Children also bring their own water bottles. Per Director children in the toddlers classroom use their personal water bottles to substitute no water dispenser being in the classroom. The facility uses the main office to isolate sick children.

Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected. Toilets flush properly; toilets and sinks are reachable by the children. LPA observed all toilets and sinks were found to be in operable condition, and met the Title 22 requirements. LPA observed staff restrooms which is located in the kitchen.

First Aid supplies, smoke detector, carbon monoxide and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. The facility provides a morning snack and afternoon snack, Per Director children bring their own lunch from home.

The kitchen area is located between the toddlers classroom and the room in which the children eat. LPA observed is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. LPA Dorsey observed there was no snack menu posted in the kitchen, during the visit LPA Dorsey observed the Director post the menu. Per Director the snack menu does not change, the parents are given the snack menu when their child is enrolled. While observing the kitchen LPA Dorsey found that there was no allergies list, LPA Dorsey observed the licensee post the allergies list during the visit. Children's medication is stored and locked in the main office.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta Yates	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3318
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Justin Dorsey	TELEPHONE: (661) 305-3012
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/28/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2021

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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE STEPS OF FAITH PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750056
	VISIT DATE: 07/28/2021

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The facility has a separate playground for both the toddlers and preschoolers .The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, conditions and age appropriateness. Climbing structures, slides, and play equipment were found to be securely anchored with resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. Per Director children have access to water through water pitchers and disposable cups during outdoor activities and also bring their own water bottles. The playgrounds is fenced all around, and no bodies of water observed in the outdoor play area. The playground area has a shaded rest area for the children.

Children files were reviewed and found to be complete. While reviewing staff files LPA Dorsey found that Staff #2 was missing proof of TB test and Staff #3 was missing their transcript. The facility fire drills were up to date. The facility director has a current CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification, which expires on 10/2021. During the inspection LPA observed adequate teacher child ratio in each classroom.

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

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

The director was reminded it is his/her responsibility to visit the departments website to obtain licensing forms, Quarterly Updates, and Provider Information Notices (PINs): www.ccld.ca.gov

Child Care Advocates:
To sign up for our Quarterly Updates please email the Child Care Advocates at
childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov & (916) 654-1541.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta Yates	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3318
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Justin Dorsey	TELEPHONE: (661) 305-3012
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/28/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2021

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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE STEPS OF FAITH PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750056
	VISIT DATE: 07/28/2021

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta Yates	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3318
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Justin Dorsey	TELEPHONE: (661) 305-3012
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 07/28/2021

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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