360900582-5-1-2024-12-CC-KZIS-D4UR58-20240501124244

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 360900582
Report Date: 05/01/2024
Date Signed: 05/01/2024 12:42:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/01/2024 12:42 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

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:	LAS FAMILIAS PRE-SCHOOL OF THE FIRST CONGREGATION		FACILITY NUMBER:	360900582
ADMINISTRATOR:	DAISY CALDWELL		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	3041 SIERRA WAY		TELEPHONE:	(909) 886-4911
CITY:	SAN BERNARDINO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92405
CAPACITY:	45	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	05/01/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:31 AM
MET WITH:	Facility Representative Kathryn Booker		TIME COMPLETED:	01:00 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	On May 1, 2024, at 08:31 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with the Facility Representative Kathryn Booker. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct an unannounced required Annual/Random inspection. During the inspection, LPA toured and inspected the preschool program in accordance with the facility sketch. At the time of this inspection there were five preschool age children at the facility with two teachers providing supervision. Based on LPAs observation during the walk through today, the Center was meeting the required staff to child ratios. The preschool program is operated out of four rooms (Craft room, ABC room, Dress up room, Lego room) and is located within First Congregational Church. The facility operates Monday through Friday 9:30am -12:30pm. Indoor/Children's Area: Each preschool classroom is equipped with appropriate furniture and equipment. LPA observed a dramatic play area, with dress up clothes, a variety of manipulatives, art supplies, and a library area. Furniture is maintained in good repair and safe condition (age appropriate). Toys and materials were observed to be in good condition. Each classroom had storage areas for the children to place their personal items. At the time of this inspection, only the Dress Up room and ABC room were being utilize by the child care. Drinking water is available inside the classroom via individual water bottles brought by the authorized representative. The Center has bottled water on site to refill the water bottles when necessary. Per Administrator and LPA observations the cleaning compounds were stored in a custodial closet located in the hallway between the classrooms. The custodial closet was equipped with a latch that was located approximately 5 ft high on the door. Therefore, the cleaning products were inaccessible to the children in care. Zero poisons are stored within the preschool. The building has heating and air conditioning. The Center was a comfortable temperature at the time of this inspection. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguishers and a fire alarm system in the building. The Center has a working telephone on the premises. There is an isolation room for ill children. Smoking is prohibited on the premises. Teachers conduct daily inspection for illnesses. LPA did not observe prohibited childcare items during this inspection. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. Report continued on page two

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King	TELEPHONE: (310) 568-1824
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kendal Zirbes	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/01/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2024

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: LAS FAMILIAS PRE-SCHOOL OF THE FIRST CONGREGATION	FACILITY NUMBER: 360900582
	VISIT DATE: 05/01/2024

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LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premises, facility representative confirmed there are zero bodies of water on the premises.
Restrooms: There are two restrooms located in the hallway between the classrooms, One restroom was equipped with one toilet and one sink. The other restroom was equipped with two toilets and two sinks. Restrooms were observed to be in safe and sanitary operating condition. Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and are age appropriate. Paper towels and soap were available to the children.
Meals: One snack is provided each day by an assigned parent. The menu was posted.
Napping: This preschool program offers a three hour a day program. Therefore, the children do not nap at the facility. The classroom has a designated areas for relaxation and quite play.
Outdoor: LPA inspected the outdoor play space for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness. The area has one large play structure, swings, a dramatic play house, two benches, a concrete track, and two sand boxes. Trees provide the area with natural shade. The large play structure and the swings were securely anchored to the ground. The climbing structure was placed on recycled rubber and the swings were placed on wood chips. When engaged in outdoor play, the children bring their personal water bottles out to the playground, therefore water is readily available.
Transportation: The facility does not provide transportation.
Child/Personnel Records: LPA reviewed five child records and two personnel files during this inspection. Per LPAs review child records were complete. Based on LPA review one of two staff files, did not complete the child care specific mandated reporter training as required. A technical advisory notice was issued.

Facility Records

LPA and Facility representative reviewed the LIC 311A Records To Be Maintained At The Facility. LPA reviewed the the sign in and out records and noticed one child was not signed into the Center. LPA provided a advisory notice to the facility representative regarding the importance of accurate attendance records.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21-CCP.
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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King	TELEPHONE: (310) 568-1824
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kendal Zirbes	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/01/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2024

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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: LAS FAMILIAS PRE-SCHOOL OF THE FIRST CONGREGATION	FACILITY NUMBER: 360900582
	VISIT DATE: 05/01/2024

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Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a
maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

As a result of this inspection, two advisory notices were issued.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Kathryn Booker .

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lady King	TELEPHONE: (310) 568-1824
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kendal Zirbes	TELEPHONE: (661) 202-3491
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/01/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/01/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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