153808507-9-12-2024-12-CC-CALI-D92QWH-20240912123158

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 153808507
Report Date: 09/12/2024
Date Signed: 09/12/2024 12:32:18 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/12/2024 12:32 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 CC RO, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME:	INYOKERN STATE PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	153808507
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	MICHELLE A ARMSTRONG		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	6601 LOCUST AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(760) 499-1686
CITY:	INYOKERN	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93527
CAPACITY: 24	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 24	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	09/12/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:07 AM
MET WITH:	Gabriela Hurtado, Site Supervisor		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	12:45 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 9/12/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali arrived at the facility to conduct an Annual Random Inspection. LPA was met by Site Supervisor Gabriela Hurtado and permitted to enter the facility. LPA toured the facility in accordance with the facility sketch with Site Supervisor. During the inspection, LPA observed 5 children and 2 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:50am to 11:30am. Staffing Ration and Capacity: Facility consists of one classroom, one office, one kitchen, one children’s bathroom, one staff office, one outdoor play area, and one small front yard 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. Physical Plant: 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 individual water bottles and the water fountain on the playground. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are operating according to Fire Marshall standards. First Aid Kits located staff bathroom; the first aid kit is incompliance. All trash cans have tight fitted lids observed.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: INYOKERN STATE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808507
	VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024

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Napping: Pre-school closes at 11:30am. There is no napping time required. However, they do provide a calming/resting area for children, if needed.
Kitchen: Kitchen is accessible to children. Is equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, freezer, air fryer, toaster, and microwave oven. The facility provides Breakfast and lunch. The staff will walk over to cafeteria on campus and bring the meals on a food cart to the preschool classroom. Allergy lists are posted in the kitchen and in the child file. There are no children with food allergies currently. LPA observed an appropriate amount of food and snacks. The chemicals are kept separate from the food in locked cabinet inaccessible to children. Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds, or similar substances are stored separately from food supplies in locked cabinet. The knives are in locked cabinet with chemicals next to kitchen door entrance. LPA observed that food preparation and storage areas are kept clean and free of litter and rubbish. Menus are posted at least one week in advance and made available for review by the parents. The facility does participate in the school food program. Daily activity schedules are posted showing meal/snack times, and specific activities. There is outside food allowed as children can bring their own packed lunches. Lunch boxes have ice packs, those without ice packs will be placed in refrigerator with child name on it.
Pets: There is a fish tank that has eight snails in dirt. Staff cleans the tank daily after children leave for the day.
Fire Extinguisher: Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months, and the last drills were conducted and documented on 8/9/24 at 9:30am. The two fire extinguishers are reading in green and last serviced 7/16/24. One fire extinguisher is at the front door of classroom and the second fire extinguisher is in the kitchen. The Fire Marshal Codes and Standards are up to date. Site supervisor stated that they have not visited the facility in a year.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024

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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: INYOKERN STATE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808507
	VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024

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Bathroom: Age-appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Pre-schoolers share a bathroom. There are two toilets that flushed properly; and sink (1) located outside the bathroom to the left are reachable by the children. The bathroom has adequate toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels available. Restrooms are cleaned, restocked with toiletries, and sanitized by on-site staff. Staff bathroom is clean and has 1 toilet and 1 sink. It is used to store cleaning materials inaccessible to children and staff lockers and large cabinet that is locked.
Medication: A review of medication policy was discussed with site supervisor. Site supervisor stated the parent have to come to the facility and pass the medication. Staff is trained to administering EpiPens and checking blood sugar levels. Currently they have no children that require these needs. The facility teachers are able to pass out medication. Medication is labeled correctly and stored in its original container. Medication is kept in the kitchen in locked cabinet until expiration and sent home with the parent for disposal. Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive with a no-touch thermometer and an overall wellness check. Isolation area is the staff office where a teacher/aide will remain with the child until the parent comes. There are currently no children in care with IMS needs.
Transportation: School does not provide transportation for the preschool children.
Lead Testing/Drinking Water: The facility has had lead testing completed and copy of report is on file 5/12/23. Facility keeps emergency supply of filter drinking water.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024

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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: INYOKERN STATE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808507
	VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024

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Outdoor Activity Space: The outdoor play area was inspected. Children are provided filter water via individual drinking bottles. There is a water fountain in the play yard. There are two large play equipment’s anchored in the ground. There is sand and cushion material under both play equipment’s. There is adequate shaded area for rest. The playground is well fenced and no bodies of water were observed in the outdoor play area. There are three large bins for toys. There is a large locked shed off to the side of the play yard inaccessible to children.
The small front yard near at pre-school entrance has a garden bed for the children. The garden has overgrown. The concrete brick surrounding the garden needs to be repaired. Site supervisor stated a work order will be submitted for repair.
Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 311A, records to be maintained at the facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Child files: On child file needs updated LIC 627 and LIC 702 since the child needs have changed. Staff files are in compliance.

No deficiencies cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. A copy of this report and copy of appeal rights were provided to facility representative.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Site Supervisor, Gabriela Hurtago.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024

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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: INYOKERN STATE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808507
	VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024

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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.

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.
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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024

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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: INYOKERN STATE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 153808507
	VISIT DATE: 09/12/2024

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Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and
discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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.
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.
Subscribe to CCLD important information - Child Care Centers
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/
subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Crystal Ali
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2024

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