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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197750076
Report Date: 09/30/2019
Date Signed: 09/30/2019 01:20:49 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:	GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL		FACILITY NUMBER:	197750076
ADMINISTRATOR:	BAILEY, AARON		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	25135 RYE CANYON LOOP		TELEPHONE:	(949) 354-2259
CITY:	SANTA CLARITA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91355
CAPACITY:	18	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	09/30/2019
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	11:08 AM
MET WITH:	Aaron Bailey, Director of Compliance		TIME COMPLETED:	01:35 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	Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Maddox Thompson-Miller met with Aaron Bailey, Director of Compliance (Mr. Bailey), and Anthony Zueck, Director, today for the purpose of conducting a Pre-Licensing inspection for this Pre-School component with a Toddler Option (24). Mr. Bailey has also submitted an application for a Pre-School Component on the same property (X197750077). This center is located on a private property (Intertex SCIP Higher Ground) which is a business park in Building "L". Center will utilize the "SmartCare" system to track a variety of information including student sign in and sign out. The SmartCare system allows representatives at the corporate headquarters or any other off site location to access necessary records and if need be, deliver paper copies to the campus within minutes. Parents will have a code to enter through the main gate, once inside the center, parents will sign in with a QR code. Mr. Bailey led LPA's on a tour of the center which consist of 6 classrooms (for the Pre-School) and the outside area. The hours of operation: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 7:00AM TO 6:00PM. During this Pre-Licensing inspection, LPA's measured 2 classrooms and the outside play area. Measurements were as follows: Classrooms: Inf Rm #1: 24.10 X 29.01 = 699 minus encumbered space (cabinets and bathroom) 9.11 X 7.07 = 64.40: 699 - 64 = 635/35 = 18

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8971
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/30/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2019

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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750076
	VISIT DATE: 09/30/2019

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Inf Rm #2:
29.01 X 23.06 = 669 minus encumbered space (cabinets and bathroom) 9.11 X 7.07 = 64.40; 669 - 64 = 605/35 = 17

Outside Play Area:
30 X 52 = 1560 minus encumbered space (entrance area) 10 X 27 = 270: 1560 - 270 = 1290/75 = 17

Classroom Measurements = 35
Bathroom = 15
Potty Chair = 1/5
Changing Table
Fire Clearance approved for 18

Capacity will be approved for 18

**Classrooms were equipped with age appropriate furniture, equipment, toys and materials. The classrooms were 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. Infants belongings will be kept in cubbies and labeled with each infants name. Drinking water is available inside the classroom.

**The infant bathroom is located between the classrooms and has 1 toilet, 1 sink, 1 potty trainer, and 1 changing table. The staff rest-room is located outside of main office. LPA observed the bathroom to be clean and sanitary, with soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. There is a Needs and Service Plan in place.
The Directors office will be used as an isolation room and the staff bathroom will be used as an isolation bathroom.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8971
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/30/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2019

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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750076
	VISIT DATE: 09/30/2019

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**Each classroom has a storage cabinet for stackable cots, linens and bedding will be stored individually so that each child's bedding is identifiable and no child's used bedding comes into contact with other bedding. Each cot is equipped with a sheet to cover the cot, bedding and linens will be laundered weekly and as needed. All flooring were inspected for cleanliness, and in good repair.

**Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. Center utilizes wood chips under climbing structure for cushioning material and a sail shade structure. There is one large play structure (jungle gym) which was securely anchored and a separate slide. LPA's observed the fencing surrounding the play area to be at least 6 ft tall to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area, the gate was locked during this inspection. Also present was grass and a cement path. Staff will bring drinking water outside for children (water pitcher and disposable cups). There are no bodies of water observed on the premises.

**Food preparation area/Kitchen (staff and center kitchen) was inspected for safety, cleanliness, proper equipment & protection against contamination and storage. For now, parents will supply breakfast and lunches for their children, center will provide snacks. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored and inaccessible to children

**The Parent Board (located in the main entrance area) contained all center documents that are required to be posted according to Title 22 Regulations. Staff are certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid (exp 8/27/2020).

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8971
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/30/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2019

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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750076
	VISIT DATE: 09/30/2019

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LPA's observed a fully stocked first aid kit; fully charged fire extinguishers; carbon monoxide detectors throughout the center. Fire Drill/Earthquake log is posted. Director is designated to dispense medications as needed.

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 - Center will not provide IMS at this time.

§1596.8662 On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. - Certificates in file.

§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. - Staff have required Immunization's.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8971
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/30/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2019

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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: GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT COPPER HILL	FACILITY NUMBER: 197750076
	VISIT DATE: 09/30/2019

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Mr. Bailey was apprised that 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.

Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the facility.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mariela Ramon	TELEPHONE: (661) 789-6952
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox	TELEPHONE: (661) 568-8971
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/30/2019

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/30/2019

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