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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364807230
Report Date: 02/15/2024
Date Signed: 02/15/2024 02:34:52 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/15/2024 02:34 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:SBCUSD-ARROWHEAD PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
364807230
ADMINISTRATOR:DELIA CASTANEDAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3825 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUETELEPHONE:
(909) 881-8100
CITY:SAN BERNARDINOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92405
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 27CENSUS: 6DATE:
02/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:25 PM
MET WITH:Facility Representative Liliana Mendez TIME COMPLETED:
02:50 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zirbes met with Facility Representative Liliana Mendez for the purpose of conducting an unannounced required three-year inspection for the preschool. LPA toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. There were 6 preschool age children, one teacher, and one aide on the premises when LPA arrived. The preschool program is operated out of one modular classroom (PS 1). The classroom is located on the campus of Arrowhead Elementary school. The programs hours of operation are Monday thru Friday 8:00-4:00pm . The preschool program has two sessions each day, AM session 8:30 AM -11:30AM and PM session 12:30 P.M -3:30 P.M.
Indoor/Children's Area:
Child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; all outdoor and indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. Cleaning compounds were stored in key locked cabinets in the classroom. LPA observed the furniture/equipment was in good condition. Classrooms were free of flies, other insects and rodents. The classrooms had tables and chairs to meet the children's needs. LPA observed the Center has a variety of art supplies, dramatic play area, computers area, reading center, quite area, and a variety of additional educational materials. Children's belongings are kept in cubbies labeled with the children's names. Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids. Drinking water is readily available indoors via two drinking fountains in the classroom. All materials and surfaces are toxic free, window screens are in good repair and free of debris. There was a carbon monoxide detector, and fire alarm in the classroom. There was working telephone service within the classroom. There is an isolation area for children who become ill. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times. LPA observed the centers electronic sign in/out sheets, which are completed daily. 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. LPA did not observe bodies of water on the premises. Report continued on page two
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2024
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: SBCUSD-ARROWHEAD PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 364807230
VISIT DATE: 02/15/2024
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Restrooms: The Classroom has a total of two children restrooms and one staff restroom. Each of the children's restrooms was equipped with one toilet and one sink. 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: The Center provides one meal during each of the sessions. The meals are prepared in the school cafeteria. Menus were posted in the classroom.
Napping: This is a half day program therefore, the children do not nap while in care. A quite area was available in the classroom for those who need a quite activity.
Outdoor
The preschool program utilizes Arrowhead Elementary School kindergarten outdoor play area. LPA inspected the outdoor play space for health, safety, cushioning material, good repair and age appropriateness . The area has one large Playworld play structure. The large play structure has six slides. The cushioning material under the play structure was rubber matting. The large play structure was securely anchored to the ground. The area was observed to be free of debris at the time of this inspection. Drinking fountains are located within the play yard for the children.

Personnel Records
LPA reviewed two personnel files during this inspection. Per LPAs review one of two personnel records did not contain documentation of the required immunization's, pertussis and measles. A technical advisory notice was issued, reminding the Center to ensure that all files contain the required paperwork.

As a result of this inspection, one advisory notice was issued.



LPA was unable to complete the entire inspection during this inspection, therefore LPA will return on a future date to complete the annual inspection.

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 Liliana Mendez..
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kendal Zirbes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/15/2024
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