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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364815262
Report Date: 03/05/2024
Date Signed: 03/05/2024 03:00:57 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 03/05/2024 03:00 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:DUCKSWORTH-WALKER FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
364815262
ADMINISTRATOR:DUCKSWORTH-WALKER, YOLANDAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(760) 952-9248
CITY:VICTORVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92392
CAPACITY:14CENSUS: 0DATE:
03/05/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:05 PM
MET WITH:Yolanda Ducksworth-Walker, LicenseeTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
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On March 5, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway met with Licensee, who granted access. LPA and Licensee toured the home inside and outside for an Annual Random Inspection. Residing in the home are the Licensee, two adult children, and two minor children. The home is licensed for twelve to fourteen children. LPA observed no children were in care during the inspection.
Physical Plant: This is a single story 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with kitchen, dining room, family room, living room, and garage. Childcare is provided: in family room (next to the kitchen). Children’s Bathroom: is in hallway on the left (observed-with hazards). LPA requested immediate removal. Unused outlets (covered). Blinds (up high). The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (garage), medicines (garage) Windows (screened- free of debris, bugs). Infant care will not be provided.
Kitchen: hazardous items that can pose a danger to children (sharp knives inside hallway closet-up high) Fire/earthquake drills not current, no kids. No Roster. The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) (full/green). Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (operable). Fireplace is screened. Home has central AC and heating. Required postings were present on the wall. There is a landline phone, and cell phone. Fire alarm pull (not observed). LPA recommended fire pull switch installation.
Off limit areas: Garage (key lock), Bedrooms: #1, #2, #3, #4. #5 (key locks), Bathrooms: #2, and laundry (key-locked).
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kuliema CallowayTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3381
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/05/2024
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: DUCKSWORTH-WALKER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364815262
VISIT DATE: 03/05/2024
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Outside: The backyard is completely fenced. No pets. No swing/slide set. There was grass and concrete and age-appropriate toys, and bikes for active play. There is an above ground pool or body of water on the premises. Pool fence is at least five feet high and is constructed so that the fence does not obscure the pool from view. Gate swings away from the pool with self-close and self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate (locked). AC unit (not covered). LPA recommended a mesh, breathable cover. Two areas of the fences needed repair. LPA recommended repairs.
Others: Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA did not observe any in the home. Required mandated reporter training (current), CPR/First Aid (Exp: 12/19/25), and immunizations (not current). First Aid kit (observed). LPA conducted a staff interview with the licensee. Transportation is not provided. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy and Safe Sleep regulations were discussed.
The following was discussed with the Licensee:
Maintain capacity and transparency per posted parent rights, Roster requirements (keep updated information always), Documentation for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory forms, signed, for the children’s/staff files, know updated Safe Sleep regulations. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter. Supervision is always required for children in care. If food is brought in, it is properly labeled. Check food expiration dates periodically. Responsible for knowing the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. If day care is closed for the day, no kids show, or Licensee absent, must notify Licensing. Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. If the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. Regulations prohibit the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and areas of the day care home where children are present (24/7 ban).
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kuliema CallowayTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3381
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024
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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: DUCKSWORTH-WALKER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364815262
VISIT DATE: 03/05/2024
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State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home.


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.
Type A deficiency: Type A deficiency shall be posted for 30 consecutive days along with the Notice of Site Visit Letter (printed out after every visit) and posted during hours of operation, as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Licensee shall provide a copy any Type A deficiency to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of the Type A report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224) must be placed in the child's file for verification of the Type A deficiency. Failure to do so will result in a civil penalty being assessed.
Licensee is advised to visit: www.shotsforschool.org for Immunization information.
--Licensee was informed of their responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse (LIC 9108), 1-800-827-8724/760-243-6640. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a
consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kuliema CallowayTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3381
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024
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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: DUCKSWORTH-WALKER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364815262
VISIT DATE: 03/05/2024
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care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
--Family Child Care Providers (Disaster Planning information):
https://cccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/disaster-planning-and-fire-safety/
--Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov
--Child Care Videos: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org
--Licensee advised to visit the CCLD website (www.ccld.ca.gov) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations.
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 prior to providing the IMS. 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.
--LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kuliema CallowayTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3381
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024
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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: DUCKSWORTH-WALKER FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 364815262
VISIT DATE: 03/05/2024
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--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.
--Lead Poisoning: For more information, go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or call them at (510) 620-5600.
Reminder: The On Duty Worker is available for questions at: (661) 202-3318 (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) and for reporting Unusual Incident Reports (within 24 hours). Written Unusual Incident Reports are sent (using (LIC 624B form) to the following email address: unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov within seven (7) days after reporting the incident via telephone.

Per Title 22 Regulation, Division 12, Chapter 1, there were deficiencies cited during this inspection. See 809-D pages attached to this report.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read, and a Notice of Site Visit, Appeal Rights were provided to S1, Licensee. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain the posting will result in $100 civil penalty.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta YatesTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3407
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kuliema CallowayTELEPHONE: (661) 202-3381
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/05/2024
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