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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 157700029
Report Date: 06/29/2023
Date Signed: 06/30/2023 02:37:16 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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:RENNIE FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
157700029
ADMINISTRATOR:RENNIE, DEANNEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(661) 821-9794
CITY:TEHACHAPISTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93561
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 4DATE:
06/29/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:06 PM
MET WITH:Deanne RennieTIME COMPLETED:
02:20 PM
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On 06/29/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Rennie Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the Licensee, Deanne Rennie, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 2 adults (licensee, licensee’s spouse). All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:30AM to 4:30 PM. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided. Upon arrival, LPA observed 4 children in care and two adults providing care and supervision. Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed.

Physical Plant:
This is a two-story, 6-bedroom, 3 full bathrooms and one ½ -bathroom home with living room, kitchen, dining room. Main care is provided downstairs the children will use the bathroom located right to the laundry room. There is a door to prevent children from accessing the first floor. The off-limits areas include all upstairs bedrooms, kitchen, living room, and bathrooms upstairs.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/29/2023
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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: RENNIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 157700029
VISIT DATE: 06/29/2023
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There is a garage that is off limits to the children. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The house has central heating and air conditioning. All windows are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. All electrical outlets are covered.

Stairs: Stairs to second floor of the facility is properly barricaded. The door remains locked during business hours.

Main Care Area: Main care is provided on the 1st floor of the home. Children use the bathroom the children will use the bathroom located right to the laundry room Children have access to the kitchen and backyard. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are age-appropriate games and books on the premises of this facility. Per licensee, there is a designated area for ill/sick children near the main entrance.

Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom located right to the laundry room, The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The bathroom was toured and inspected sink and toilet which is in operable condition. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable.



Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen was made off-limits by a locked door in the hallway. Sharp knives are not kept in the main care area. Per licensee, she participates in a food program. Meals served Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch and PM Snack.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
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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: RENNIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 157700029
VISIT DATE: 06/29/2023
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Backyard/Outdoor areas: Outdoor: The backyard fenced in (with wooden fence). LPA inspected and was observed the backyard to be free of hazards, lose or sharp parts and tools. LPA observed appropriate and safe toys in the play area. Per licensee and LPA’s observations, the pool has a self-latching, self-closing gate and the fence is above 5 feet. There is also a pool cover in the outdoor, in ground pool. There is a storage shed that remains locked and inaccessible to children.

Off-limits: Off-limit areas include all the upstairs made inaccessible by a locked door. The, pool, and partially the backyard.



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Per licensee and LPA’s observations, the pool is properly fenced, with a self-locking, self-latching gate. LPA also observed the pool to have a cover in it. Electrical outlets are covered and made inaccessible to children. There are 3 cats in the facility, that are kept in the off-limit areas.

Fire/Health/Safety: There is a cell phone kept charged and on the Licensee at all times.
Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide were observed to be in operable conditions.
The First Aid kit is located in near the main entrance in a high shelf and it was observed complete with supplies including thermometer, tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, and a first aid manual. LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (3A40BC) reading in Green and currently serviced.
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Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications are in the off-limit area of the house (upstairs inaccessible by safety knob. Cleaning compounds were observed in an upper cabinet in the laundry area. Per licensee, there are Firearms at the facility at this time. They are properly stored in the off-limit area of the home.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: RENNIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 157700029
VISIT DATE: 06/29/2023
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS): 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. The Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time.
Records: Children’s and infant’s records were observed to be complete and current.
Licensee’s CPR/First Aid is maintained current. It expires on 03/12/2024. Mandated reporter is also maintained current, it expires on 06/15/2022.
Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 03/13/2023. Per LPA’s observations, the Facility License, Emergency Disaster plan, Earthquake Preparedness and Parents Rights Poster were posted.
Documents Provided and or Discussed: Fire Drill Log, Roster, Postings, Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and LIC 9227 (Individual Sleeping Plan). The Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care.

Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care.

Licensee Rennie was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
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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
PALMDALE CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: RENNIE FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 157700029
VISIT DATE: 06/29/2023
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Rennie and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/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.

No deficiencies have been cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Rennie, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/29/2023
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