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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 157700094
Report Date: 05/26/2023
Date Signed: 05/26/2023 03:20:00 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:TOSCANO CRUZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
157700094
ADMINISTRATOR:FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8CENSUS: DATE:
05/26/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:10 AM
MET WITH:Leslie ToscanoTIME COMPLETED:
01:04 PM
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On 05/26/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso conducted a Pre-licensing Inspection with Applicant Leslie Toscano-Cruz who guided LPA on a tour of the facility.

This is a one-story house with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, backyard and front yard. Family members residing in the home include 2 adults (Applicant, Applicant’s boyfriend)

The facility will operate Monday through Friday from 4AM-4PM for less than 24 hours and with a license capacity of 8 children. LPA went over the childcare ratios for a small family home with applicant and provided applicant with a copy.

Main care will be provided in the living room area and bedroom #1. Children will nap in the day care area (bedroom #1). Children will eat in the dining area in age-appropriate table and chair. Per applicant she will apply for a food program and will serve Breakfast, AM Snack and Lunch. The day care children will utilize the bathroom on the right-hand side, next to the entrance. Children will use the front yard for outdoor play time. The backyard, bedroom #2, bathroom #2, are off limits to the day care children. Per applicant and LPA’s observations there are no pools or bodies of water on the premises.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Barbara Beneroso
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/26/2023
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: TOSCANO CRUZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 157700094
VISIT DATE: 05/26/2023
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LPA observed day care area to be clean and orderly, central air and heating, age appropriate toys and play equipment, working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed a clean, safe and operable toilet and faucet. LPA reminded applicant the children's bathroom must be free of shampoos, mouthwash, medication, perfumes, razor, air freshener, nail polish and polish remover.

LPA observe a fully charge 2A10BC fire extinguisher during the inspection located next to the kitchen area. First aid kit is stored in a storage closet with a door safety knob. LPA did not observed medications but per licensee, the upper kitchen cabinet inaccessible will be the are where medications/medicines would be kept.

Applicant made poisons and cleaning items inaccessible to children they are kept in bathroom #2 (off limits” made inaccessible by safety doorknobs.

Kitchen: LPA observed the kitchen area to be free of hazards. Applicant installed safety latched the kitchen drawers and kitchen cabinets. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items are stored in an upper kitchen cabinet inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the refrigerator and freezer to be clean. LPA discuss with applicant food shall be properly stored or refrigerated in container that are labeled with child’s name when supplied by parent. Applicants do not have a food program at this time but will be joining a food program in the future.

Advisory/Other: LPA observed a first Aid kit with emergency supplies and a thermometer in the kitchen area. Applicant First Aid/CPR are current. Preventative Health & Safety training is completed. Electrical outlets are inaccessible to children. Children will nap on mats in the day care area. Applicant aware no infant shall be swaddled, and car seat shall not be used for sleeping.

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

DATE: 05/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2023
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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: TOSCANO CRUZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 157700094
VISIT DATE: 05/26/2023
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Applicant is aware to supervise infants while they are sleeping by physically checking every 15 minutes and documenting the infant’s status. Applicant should refer to regulation 102425(J) for documentation requirement. If the infant’s Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] does not have Section C completed, the provider shall return the infant to their back for sleeping.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant, including Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP 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 applicant 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.

Applicants informed smoking is prohibited, applicant stated no one smokes in the home, LPA discussed Health Section 1596.846(b) and (c)–102417 (g)(10) and provided applicant with a visual copy of prohibited items. LPA did not observe prohibited items during the inspection. Per applicant, no firearms are present in the home. Applicant was informed their cell phone shall be available and charged at all times during day care hours. Per applicant, there are no firearms in the home.

LPA toured the backyard and observed it to be all fenced in with (chain linked and wooden fence). Children will not have access to the back yard. Access to backyard is through off-limit bedroom #2 secured with a child safe doorknob. The front yard would be used for outdoor play. The front yard was observed to be all fenced in (chain linked and wooden fence). Per licensee, the are no firearms in the home and no one smokes in the home.

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

DATE: 05/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2023
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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: TOSCANO CRUZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 157700094
VISIT DATE: 05/26/2023
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There is a unit on the left-hand side of the property (at the end of the driveway) that could not be inspected. Per applicant, the purpose or usage of that unit is unknown as she does not have the keys. LPA will follow up with landlord to determine what the unit is used for and would consult with supervisors on how to proceed.

Applicants were 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.

Documents Provided and or Discussed: The following were provided to comply with Title 22 requirements: Fire Drill Log, roster, Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP, Individual Sleeping Plan (LIC9227), water lead poster, required postings and list of CCLD forms required for child file each child in care (LIC 311D). Applicants stated currently does not have childcare insurance. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov

Applicants were advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within 24 hours of incident by telephone and in writing within 7 day of incident to the department. Applicants were informed all suspected Child Abuse should be reported to the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. The above incident should be reported on the form LIC624B per the regulation. The form should be email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov

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

DATE: 05/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2023
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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: TOSCANO CRUZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 157700094
VISIT DATE: 05/26/2023
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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed, informing applicant when any IMS is provided, a plan for providing IMS must be submitted to the Department prior to providing care to a child that need IMS. The plan shall state the type of IMS the facility will be offering, stating the person providing care has been trained to provide the named IMS. The plan will also provide the steps that will be taken when IMS is provided to a child.

The following information regarding ADA was discuss and the following information 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

Based on LPA's observations, the facility is not yet in compliance with Tittle 22 Regulations. LPA must determine if there are occupants in the unit located in the left-hand side of the property.

Exit interview conducted copy of this report was provided to applicant along with notice of site visit.

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

DATE: 05/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/26/2023
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