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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334817217
Report Date: 02/11/2022
Date Signed: 02/11/2022 11:56:35 AM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME:	A CHILD'S PLACE AN EARLY EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	334817217
ADMINISTRATOR:	BAUM, MARLA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	1534 N. PALM CANYON DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(760) 835-1586
CITY:	PALM SPRINGS	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92262
CAPACITY:	15	CENSUS: 12	DATE:	02/11/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:15 AM
MET WITH:	DIrector- Marla Baum		TIME COMPLETED:	12:10 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 Analyst (LPA) Corral conducted a required Annual Inspection on today’s date. Upon entrance to the Facility, there were 12 children present in care with Director Marla Baum and Assistant Yale Baum providing care and supervision. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on 02/08/2022 indicates all facility staff who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 minimum per day and up to $500 maximum per day per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted with Director Marla. Classroom was observed to be equipped with age appropriate furniture and equipment was found to be in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed edges. Items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Director stated Poisons/Hazardous items are not kept on the premises. All storage containers for solid waste were on and in good repair. Director was informed uncontaminated drinking water shall be readily available both indoors and outdoors. There is drinking water available to children indoors by cups and water jug. Menus are posted where they can be reviewed by parents. The children's bathrooms, toilets and hand washing sinks were observed to be clean, sanitary and in good repair. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months and keeps documentation of drills. The facility has a at least one working smoke detector, one working carbon monoxide detector and at least one functioning fire extinguisher. Facility meets all posting requirements. Director understands the Child Care Center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. Continue to Page 2.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eileen Corral	TELEPHONE: 951-233-7183
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/11/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2022

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: A CHILD'S PLACE AN EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334817217
	VISIT DATE: 02/11/2022

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The outdoor activity areas were also inspected for compliance. The outdoor activity was observed to be supplied with age and size appropriate equipment and in good condition. Outdoor area was enclosed by appropriate fences and the surface of the outdoor activity space were free of hazards. Outdoor activity play equipment was found with dirt, Director was advised to clean the play equipment to ensure the health of children in care. The Director was reminded to ensure facility is free of flies, other insects and rodents. There are no bodies of water present on on-site, Director was informed all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Hazardous items were not observed to be accessible to children in care.

During today’s inspection, LPA Corral also conducted Record Review of Staff and Children Files. Each Staff’s files contain the required forms and documentation. Director’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 09/2023. Mandated Child Abuse Reporter training was completed on 02/26/2021. Teacher Laura Mitchell was also in compliance of CPR /First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training. Assistant Yale Baum did not have CPR/First Aid completed but Director and Teacher are present in care with Assistant. Each child’s file contains the required identification and emergency information. One out of the six children files that were reviewed was missing the Immunization Record.

Director understands all personnel, including the Licensee, Administrator and Volunteers, shall be in good health and shall be physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Director was informed that Personnel who pose a threat to the health and safety of children shall be relieved of their duties. All personnel shall be given on-the-job training or shall have related experience that demonstrates knowledge of duties performed. The Director was reminded not to exceed the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Director was also informed to ensure each child is accorded a safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet the child's needs.

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
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eileen Corral	TELEPHONE: 951-233-7183
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/11/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 3737 MAIN ST., SUITE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: A CHILD'S PLACE AN EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 334817217
	VISIT DATE: 02/11/2022

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LPA discussed the Safe Sleep Regulations and 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 Director 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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process

Director was reminded a request to transfer, associate/disassociate individuals can be submitted to Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov. Director was also informed of their Reporting Requirements, Unusual Incident Reporting inbox was provided UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov. Lastly, Director was informed the Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm at (951)782-4200.

Based on Today’s inspection, Facility will be given a Technical Assistance for Physical Plant and a Technical Violation for Children Imunization Record. Director will provide proof of correction to LPA Corral by 02/21/2022.

Exit interview was conducted and Evaluation Report was reviewed with Director Marla Baum. A Notice of Site Visit was provided, Licensee was reminded it must remain posted for 30 days.

End of Report.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Kimberly Williams	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0228
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Eileen Corral	TELEPHONE: 951-233-7183
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/11/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/11/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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