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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197403508
Report Date: 12/07/2022
Date Signed: 12/07/2022 03:06:26 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/07/2022 03:06 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:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197403508
ADMINISTRATOR:PILAFAS, LORETTAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:43536 22ND STREET WESTTELEPHONE:
(661) 948-3570
CITY:LANCASTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93536
CAPACITY: 60TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 60CENSUS: 45DATE:
12/07/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:26 PM
MET WITH:Loretta Pilafas TIME COMPLETED:
03:20 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maddox met with Loretta Pilafas today for the purpose of conducting an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. Center is also requesting to increase the capacity for the Infant Component from 8 to 16. LPA toured and measured the additional classroom for the capacity increase. There are 2 classrooms (Infant Room A & Infant Room B) and 1 Toddler classroom for a Total of 3 classrooms. This is a combination center with a licensed School-age (197403509) and Infant component (197403510).
The hours of operation are: 6:00 am to 6:30 Monday through Friday.

**LPA noted age appropriate furniture, equipment, toys and materials. Classrooms were observed to be clean, safe and free of any Health or Safety hazards. Telephone service was verified as well as adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation. Children's belongings are kept in cubbies along the wall as you enter classrooms and labeled with each child's name. Bedding and linens are stored in individual plastic bags to ensure no bedding or linens encounter other bedding or linens from other children (also stored in cubbies labeled with each child's name). Drinking water is available inside the classroom in the form of water fountains.

**The children's bathrooms (located near the front entrance and another bathroom within the classroom) were toured and found to be clean and sanitary, with soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Toilets and sinks are functioning properly and age appropriate.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/07/2022
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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403508
VISIT DATE: 12/07/2022
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Measurement's were as follows:

Indoors


Pre- K: 17 X 26 = 442/35 - 13 children & 34 X 12= 408/35 = 12 children Total 25
Discovery: 29 X 42 = 1,218/35 = 35
Total indoor space: 60
Bathrooms:
1 bathroom has 5 toilets and 3 sinks = capacity of 45
Discovery Bathroom has 3 toilets and 3 sinks - capacity of 45
Total with Bathrooms: 90 children

**Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, good repair and age appropriateness. Center utilizes rubber foam matting under climbing structures for cushioning material, LPA observed adequate shade available. Large play equipment and structures are securely anchored. The area was observed to be free of debris. Outside Drinking water is available in the form of water fountains.

**LPA observed working smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors throughout center. Documentation of Emergency fire/disaster drills posted on Parent Board; sign in and out sheets contain full legal signatures; License is posted along with other forms that require posting after licensure.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/07/2022
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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: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197403508
VISIT DATE: 12/07/2022
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**Each report (documenting a Type A citation) shall remain posted for 30 days along with the Notice of Site Visit (printed out during this inspection). In addition; all parents of currently enrolled children and any newly enrolled child for the following 12 months shall receive a copy of report documenting a Type A Citation and sign form LIC 9224 acknowledging receipt. Staff are aware of required forms for children's files and forms that shall be posted after licensure.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 - Director states there are no children present whom require IMS, but there is a plan in place.

Director requested a capacity decrease to 60 children with the assumption the PS was licensed for 96, however, LPA informed Director the PS is already at a capacity of 60, this request will be withdrawn.

Exit interview conducted, copy of report left with Director. There were no violations noted as a result of this unannounced inspection, center is operating within the guidelines of Title 22 Regulations.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lady King
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Donna Maddox
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/07/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/07/2022
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