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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153808238
Report Date: 04/23/2024
Date Signed: 04/24/2024 08:24:34 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/24/2024 08:24 AM - 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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:PIERCE STATE PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
153808238
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MICHELLE A ARMSTRONGFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:674 N. GOLD CANYONTELEPHONE:
7604991679
CITY:RIDGECRESTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93555
CAPACITY: 24TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24CENSUS: 19DATE:
04/23/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:24 AM
MET WITH:Ashley Krantz, Site SupervisorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:45 PM
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On 4/23/2024 at 10:24am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by Site Supervisor Ashley Krantz and permitted to enter the facility. Site supervisor guided the LPA on a tour of the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During the inspection, LPA observed 19 pre-school children and 5 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm. They have a morning program (7:45am-11:30am) and afternoon program (12:30pm-4pm). There are no IMS children enrolled.

Plant Space: Facility consists of one classroom, one office, one kitchenette, one staff bathroom, one children’s bathroom, and one outdoor play area.
Indoor Activity Space:
Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting, and ventilation were evaluated. LPA observed sign-in sheets completed by each parent/guardian per requirements. LPA observed individual storage for children's belongings. The children have access to water via water fountain at kid’s sink in the classroom and individual water bottles brought from home. Lead water inspection completed 5/12/23. An isolation area was inspected and located in staff office. Children are not provided napping but there is a calming/resting area for children, if needed, in the cozy cubes. There is a water fountain at the sink near the bathroom.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/23/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
PALMDALE CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: PIERCE STATE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808238
VISIT DATE: 04/23/2024
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Age-appropriate sinks (1) and toilets (2) were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flushed properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff. There is a staff bathroom that is always locked. It has one toilet and one sink. One disaster kit is store in the staff bathroom and one first aid kit at the front door in the cabinet.
Pet: There is a classroom pet bunny (Obi) in a large cage. The cage is cleaned by a teacher at the end of each day.
Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented for earthquake drill on 3/21/24 at 10:10am-10:15am and 1:32pm-1:36pm for the Fire Drill and 4/22/24 at 9:15am-9:20am and 2:15pm-2:19pm. Their are two fire extinguishers one in the front and one at the back door of the classroom (3A40BC) are reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal Codes and Standards (last serviced 7/8/23). Menus are posted at least a week in advanced, dated, and in sight of parents to review. Daily activity schedules are posted showing meal/snack times, nap time (if given), and specific activities. Food allergies are noted in child file and are posted in the kitchen on the side of the fridge. There is outside food allowed it is to be store in refrigerator with child’s name on it and the center provides breakfast, lunch, and no snacks.
Transportation: School does not provide transportation for the preschool children.
Outdoor Activity Space:
The outdoor play area was inspected and observed to be free of hazards, loose, or sharp objects. Equipment was inspected for safety, cushioning material, good repair, and age appropriateness. Climbing structures and other play equipment were found to be securely anchored with adequate, resilient cushioning material underneath and around the perimeter. Children are provided water from the water bubbler and individual drinking bottles during outdoor play.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: PIERCE STATE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808238
VISIT DATE: 04/23/2024
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The lead water was tested and passed. There is adequate shaded area for rest. There is a vegetable garden on side of the classroom building. The sand areas of the playground are cleaned every Wednesday morning by maintenance staff before children arrive to the school. The playground is well-fenced, all around and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area.
Facility maintains an adequate teacher-child ratio. Care and supervision were evaluated and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents.
Records/Documentation: Children's records were reviewed for completeness. Health History, Emergency contact, ID and consent, and Medical Exams; Immunization Records are all in the children's file. Personnel records were reviewed for completeness. Site Supervisor and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid, expires until 7/31/2025. Child Care Providers (AB1207) Mandated Reporter training certificate is current expect for one employee. Site Supervisor is aware and stated they will complete the training this afternoon/evening and send to LPA via email by 4/24/24.

Criminal Record Clearance - 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024
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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: PIERCE STATE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808238
VISIT DATE: 04/23/2024
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Lead Testing – Child Care Centers (CCC)
CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES:
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 21-21.1-CCP.

Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

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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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: PIERCE STATE PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 153808238
VISIT DATE: 04/23/2024
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) - Child Care Centers
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care
Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.
PIN 22-05-CCP

MyChildCarePlan.org – Child Care Centers
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.

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.
No deficiency was cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes.
An exit interview was conducted with Site Supervisor Ashley Krantz and a copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit, and Appeal Rights were provided on this day.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024
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