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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 192001282
Report Date: 02/13/2024
Date Signed: 02/13/2024 12:18:39 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:	LANCASTER-EL DORADO ELEMENTARY STATE PRESCHOOL		FACILITY NUMBER:	192001282
ADMINISTRATOR:	FOUNTAIN, KELLY		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	361 E. PONDERA AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(661) 723-0351
CITY:	LANCASTER	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	93534
CAPACITY: 48	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 48	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	02/13/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:50 AM
MET WITH:	Lead Teacher Trina		TIME COMPLETED:	12:35 PM

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On 2/13/2024 at 8:50am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Pittman arrived at the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA was met by Facility Representative and permitted to enter the facility. The Lead Teacher Trina Stewart guided the LPA on a tour of the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. During the inspection, LPA observed 33 children and 5 staff providing care and supervision. Facility operates Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm.

Facility consists of a total of 6 rooms/areas: two classrooms: PS1 & PS2, one staff restroom, two children’s restroom, 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. Children are provided filtered water from a large container dispensed in individual, one-time use disposable cups. An isolation area was inspected and located near the far side of the classroom. The calming area was inspected and located in the classroom near the sink. Children are provided napping and age appropriate and individual bedding were observed in PS 1; the facility had 24 mats in PS 1 and PS 2 does not provide napping but children are permitted to when needed and the facility has a calming/resting area for children. Age-appropriate sinks and toilets 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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/12/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/12/2024

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

FACILITY NAME: LANCASTER-EL DORADO ELEMENTARY STATE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 192001282
	VISIT DATE: 02/13/2024

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Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were observed and in operable condition and are operating according to Fire Marshall standards and checked at 9:42am. LPA observed the first aid kit and it was found to be complete with the following supplies including tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, adhesive tape, cleansing pad/solution, thermometer, and a first aid manual. Trash cans with tight lids were observed making solid wastes inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning supplies, hazardous materials, and/or poisons are found to be out of the reach of children and locked under the sink in PS 2 and above the sink in PS 1.

Emergency Drills are conducted at least every six months and the last drills were conducted and documented on 2/9/2024 at 8:35am for the drill. The fire extinguisher (2A10BC in PS1/ 3A40BC in PS2) is reading in green and meets the Fire Marshal Codes and Standards (last serviced 6/16/2023). 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. The parent board was reviewed and has all the required forms posted accessible to parents. Food allergies are noted and are posted on the refrigerator on a pink sheet. There is no outside food allowed. The center provides meals: breakfast and lunch in both classrooms; however, the snacks are in the full-day classroom PS 1.

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. LPA observed climbing structures and other play equipment were found to be securely anchored; however, the LPA observed at 9:18am that there was not adequate, resilient, cushioning material underneath the slide and the Lead Teacher was able to move the wood chips and place it under the slide making it adequate underneath the slide and around the perimeter. This is a technical violation. Children are provided filtered water via a large container dispensed in disposable, one-time use cups during outdoor play. There is adequate shaded area for rest. 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.
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/13/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2024

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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: LANCASTER-EL DORADO ELEMENTARY STATE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 192001282
	VISIT DATE: 02/13/2024

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Records/Documentation:
Children's records were reviewed for completeness. LIC 702- Preadmission Health History, LIC 700- Identification & Emergency contact, and LIC 701- Physician Reports or similar documents used by the facility; Immunization Records and CDPH 286 are all in the children's file; however, at 10:57am LPA observed that the CDPH 286 form was not updated to show that vaccinations are current, this is a technical violation.

The facility roster was up to date and all staff have been fingerprinted and association to the designated license number. Personnel records were reviewed for completeness. Teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid, expiring in 2025; however, the certification is not from a valid provider. This is a Type B violation, see the LIC 809D for the details. Child Care Providers (AB1207) Mandated Reporter training certificate is dated for 2023 and expires in 2025.

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.

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/.

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.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/13/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2024

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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: LANCASTER-EL DORADO ELEMENTARY STATE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 192001282
	VISIT DATE: 02/13/2024

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All staff are required to take 3-hour Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter training (AB1207) every 2 years. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com. Facility Representative is aware self and all staff are mandated child abuse reporters and have the responsibility of reporting any suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hot-line at (800) 540-4000.

For additional information and forms visit our website at: www.cdss.ca.gov

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 platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

For updates on Community Care Licensing, please visit the following website at: Childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov

A copy of this report must be made available to the public for 3 years.

Per Title 22 Regulations, this facility is not in compliance, a Type B Deficiency has been cited. Please, see the LIC 809D for the citation.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Lead Teacher and a copy of this Report, a Notice of Site Visit, and Appeal Rights were provided on this day.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Mariela Ramon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Andrea Pittman
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/13/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 02/13/2024 12:18 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Andrea Pittman On 02/13/2024 at 11:57 AM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: LANCASTER-EL DORADO ELEMENTARY STATE PRESCHOOL	FACILITY NUMBER: 192001282
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/13/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216(f)

Personnel Requirements

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having any staff on-site with a Pediatric CPR training certification from a valid provider which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/27/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Licensee will provide via e-mail a copy of the CPR certifications no later than 2/27/2024.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Mariela Ramon

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Andrea Pittman

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/13/2024

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