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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 364817862
Report Date: 01/31/2023
Date Signed: 01/31/2023 03:46:54 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME:	SMART START ACADEMY		FACILITY NUMBER:	364817862
ADMINISTRATOR:	DESIREE DUPONT		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	21482 YUCCA LOMA RD		TELEPHONE:	(760) 247-1029
CITY:	APPLE VALLEY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92307
CAPACITY:	128	CENSUS: 71	DATE:	01/31/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:35 PM
MET WITH:	Melissa Moon		TIME COMPLETED:	04:00 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Babatunde Ibitoye met with Director Melissa Moon today to conduct a Required 1 year unannounced inspection for the Preschool. There are 71 children present upon arrival with 4 teachers in 3 classroom napping.The center have 6 classroom, the hours of operation are 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday - Friday. LPA verified there is at least 1 staff person present with current CPR and First Aid training (exp. 08-20-23)

During the time of the inspection, LPA observed and reviewed records to verify accuracy:

1. Sampling of children's (5) records (See LIC 857)

2. Sign In and Out sheets were inspected.

3. Emergency contact information observed

4. Parent board observed

5. Staff personnel files reviewed for education and certification (See LIC 859 )

6. Pediatric CPR and First Aid training for one staff

7. Mandated Reporter Training

8. Emergency Fire Drills were current and up to date

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta Yates	TELEPHONE: (661) 789-6944
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde Ibitoye	TELEPHONE: 661-568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2023

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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: SMART START ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 364817862
	VISIT DATE: 01/31/2023

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*Snack/lunch menus, Allergy list were reviewed and posted. Food and snacks were reviewed for availability, quantity, proper storage, and appropriateness to children in care. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. (3 freezer/ refrigerator, (1) sink, (2)stove/oven).
*Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous or hazardous were inaccessible to children and stored in kitchen locked cabinet.
* Bathrooms (7) are toured and LPA noted all toilets (13), sinks (13) were sanitary and operational. LPA observed soap, paper towel and toilet paper . Each classroom has water pitchers, disposable cups, cubbies with children's names identified and cots.
*All flooring was found to be clean and safe (Licensee states carpets are cleaned every day and as needed.
**Teacher/child ratio observed, care and supervision was discussed, children's records were reviewed, parent board observed and fire drills are current. Fire extinguisher operable.
*Trash cans/storage containers for solid waste had tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair.
*First Aid supplies were inventoried, a review of medication policy, including administering, labeling, and storage. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission. The Licensee/Director administers medication and documents the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication brought and taken home by the parent daily if needed. Medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container.
*Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated.
*Outdoor area and equipment was inspected for safety, wood chip/ sand material, good repair and age appropriateness, LPA noted shade, and drinking water: There are no bodies of water on the premises.
*Isolation area is located in the front office along with the isolation bathroom.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta Yates	TELEPHONE: (661) 789-6944
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde Ibitoye	TELEPHONE: 661-568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2023

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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: SMART START ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 364817862
	VISIT DATE: 01/31/2023

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LPA discussed the following: Senate Bill AB 633 - Child Care Facilities: Parent Notification Requirements

Summary: This bill amends Health and Safety Code (HSC) sections 1596.859, 1596.8595, 1596.8895, and 1597.05 to improve the transparency of licensing records and to ensure that parents/guardians using a licensed child care facility (Center or family child care home) are aware of situations that present the greatest danger to children. These situations include:

· Serious health and safety violations resulting in Type A citations.

· Non-compliance conferences; or Efforts by the Department to revoke a facility’s license. Each report (documenting a Type A citation) shall remain posted for 30 days along with the Notice of Site Visit (printed out during this inspection). Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. In addition, all parents of currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months shall receive a copy of the report and sign the LIC 9224 acknowledging receipt. Civil Penalty assessments will be assessed if all the above requirements are not adhered to

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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 Centers and ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta Yates	TELEPHONE: (661) 789-6944
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde Ibitoye	TELEPHONE: 661-568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2023

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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, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: SMART START ACADEMY	FACILITY NUMBER: 364817862
	VISIT DATE: 01/31/2023

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Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at www.ccld.ca.gov. Click on “Receive Important Updates” located in the right middle part of the page, immediately above the Quick links. Put your email address and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and click “subscribe”.

On January 1, 2018, or before March 30, 2018, a person who is a licensed childcare provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child daycare facility shall complete the online mandated reporter training and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years. www.mandatereporterca.com

There were no citations issued because of this inspection, Center operating in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

Notice of the Site Visit has been posted (LIC9213). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty.

Exit interview conducted with Director Mellisa Moon. A copy of the Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was given and explained. The program Director signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Claretta Yates	TELEPHONE: (661) 789-6944
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Babatunde Ibitoye	TELEPHONE: 661-568-8179
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 01/31/2023

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/31/2023

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