191202102-5-31-2024-12-CC-AALH-D5SVSP-20240531164153

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191202102
Report Date: 05/31/2024
Date Signed: 05/31/2024 04:42:03 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/31/2024 04:42 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 CHILD CARE, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME:	ST. STEPHEN'S PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	191202102
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	FOSTER, AMANDA		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	24901 ORCHARD VILLAGE RD		TELEPHONE:	(661) 259-8527
CITY:	VALENCIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91355
CAPACITY: 80	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 80	CENSUS: 41	DATE:	05/31/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Director Viven Frita		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	05:00 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 May 31, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alemoh and met with Director Vivien Firta for the One Year Required inspection. A tour of the facility was conducted. Upon arrival LPA observed 6 classrooms in use with a total of 41 preschool age children. There were 12 staff on the premises working under the facility’s License. The hours of operation are 7:30AM - 5:30PM or half day from 9AM-12PM. Monday - Friday. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. The facility utilized 6 classrooms: PreK Rm(Blue Rm), Prek #2(Purple Rm) Rm, 2yr Rm, Orange Rm, Red Rm, and Yellow Rm. All classrooms resemble the same layout besides the Blue Rm. No bodies of water on the premises. Indoor/Children’s Area: Child care center is clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair; all indoor passageways, stair ways, incline, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard are kept free of obstruction; floors and mats of the classroom were observed to be safe and clean, cleaning compounds inaccessible(locked in the top cabinet by the entrance door or in the storage closet), poisons locked, furniture/equipment is good condition, free of flies, other insects, rodents; tables/chairs provided to meet children’s needs; all play equipment and materials used by children are age-appropriate such as: arts and crafts, paint supplies, books, toy cars and figures/dolls, and dress up hats and clothing. Each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space (baskets, individually labelled with name) for his/her clothing, and personal belongings. Some classrooms were observed to contain classrooms sinks for children to wash hands and were seen at the time of this visit age appropriate with soap and paper towels readily available. Teacher supplies closets were observed in the classrooms to contain extra classrooms activities and for teachers to store personal belongings which was locked. Air purifiers were located in all the classroom.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/31/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: ST. STEPHEN'S PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 191202102
	VISIT DATE: 05/31/2024

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Trash cans for solid waste have tight fitting lids and children bring drinking water along with the facility providing water igloos and reusable cups. This facility was tested for lead in January 2023, all fixtures tested came back within acceptable ranges. All materials and surfaces are toxic free are inaccessible and there is no fireplace. There are working carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and Fire Extinguishers (2A10BC) in each classroom. There is a working landline/cellphone telephone on the premises.

Chapel: LPA observed the chapel area to be free of any prohibited items. Children are provided with: book readings, listening to songs along with prayer. Benches, chairs and tables were age appropriate for the day care children. LPA did not see nor observe any recalled or prohibited items in the chapel area. Per director chapel last for about 20 minutes with adequate supervision is being met by having 12-13 staff/teachers in the chapel along with the Director and reverend.

Restrooms: LPA inspected and observed two restrooms for children. Each restroom has 5 toilets and 10 sinks. At the time of this visit 2 toilets were out of order and made inaccessible to the children by covering the toilet seat and staff supervision. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available in both restrooms. Water temperature is appropriate.

Outdoor: Children use the outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. The area is fenced all the way around. There is a door access that gives access to the parking lot area. Per director that door is remained locked. There is a another big entrance gate that gives access to the parking lot area Per director the entrance gate is remained locked however children may be dropped off and or picked up at the outside play area upon parents request. A sandbox was observed for active play. Tricycles, and the area was observed to be free of debris, free from hazard, holes, broken items, debris, No bodies of water were observed. There are areas for shade and rest. The jungle gym and swings are padded all around with rubber chips on the bottom for soft landings. AC unit was observed to be inaccessible to children by being barricaded by a fence. There are cameras all around the property. There is storage shed in the play yard that contains: toys, workshop for wood, extra clothing, class materials and extra paints all of which were locked by a key and lock.

Staff/Personnel Records: Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance, mandated reporter training, Director qualifications, health screening, criminal record statement, and statement acknowledging suspected child abuse were reviewed and maintained current.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/31/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: ST. STEPHEN'S PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 191202102
	VISIT DATE: 05/31/2024

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Facility Records: Roster, fire/disaster drill log last completed on 03/2024, CPR/First Aid(expires on 01/02/2025) and mandated report training (expires on 02/05/2026) were reviewed and maintained current.

Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty. The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB 394L), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist.

Food Service: Sharp utensils are inaccessible. Children bring lunches and snack from home and food is not provided unless the child does not have a snack. The facility provides snacks which are kept in a locked storage container.

Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS.

Advisory/Other: First aid supplies (thermometer, bandages, scissors) readily available in the staff break room. LPA advised director to have first aid bags in all classrooms. There is an emergency bag located in the play yard area. There is an isolation area for children who become ill while in care located in the school’s office, facility maintains a comfortable temperature at all times, sign in/out sheets available and completed daily and digitally stored. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, and daily inspection for illness is conducted. Firearms/weapons are not allowed or stored on premises. There are no pools or bodies of water on the premises.

Electrical outlets are inaccessible, recalled and or prohibited toys or play equipment were observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children.

Teacher child ratios were observed and staff name recorded. Care and supervision was evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. Children are provided with cots for sleeping.

Health Related Services: Director is advised all prescription and non-prescription medications must have child’s name and are dated, written consent and instruction from child’s representative, and a plan to document and report to child’s representative when medication is administered to a child; IMS plan was discussed and Director understands when IMS is necessary.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/31/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: ST. STEPHEN'S PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 191202102
	VISIT DATE: 05/31/2024

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Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission (licensing medication form- LIC9221 - also used).

Per Director, she does not have children enrolled who require medication. LPA advised the Director must administer medication, and document the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication can be brought and taken home by the parent daily. Medication will be properly labeled and stored in its original container. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the director’s office.

Currently, Incidental Medical Services are provided to children in care. LPA reviewed 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 Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childquanda.html

Director advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of the day care center. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. An On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.

Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Director shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/31/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: ST. STEPHEN'S PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 191202102
	VISIT DATE: 05/31/2024

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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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32	A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiency was cited today. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director. This report was read and provided to along with her appeal rights.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrew Alemoh
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/31/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/31/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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